Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has received a finished Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre from the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC). According to reports, the University is one of four geopolitical zones to benefit from the NCC’s generosity, with the University of Port Harcourt (South South), Federal University of […]
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While hosting Mr. Surendran Chemmenkotil, the Managing Director/CEO of Airtel Nigeria, and his management team on a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of NITDA, presented this plan. NITDA’s policy, according to Inuwa, is not intended to impede innovation or impose restrictions on firms, […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria today, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, commissioned the Muhammadu Buhari IT Innovation Centre in Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, as part of its digital skills empowerment campaign. Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), the Honorable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who commissioned the fully completed project on […]
The name of Lagos State Polytechnic has changed to Lagos State University of Technology, Ikorodu. The National Universities Commission presented Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu with a certificate of honor today in Abuja. Dr. Oluremi Olaleye, Rector of LASPOTECH, thanked the governor for the renovation. “Lagosians are thrilled because the gesture would […]
After the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali, informed the Senate Committee on Finance that the Customs is no longer a revenue-generating agency due to the amendment of some sections of the country’s laws, the Nigerian Senate says there are indications that the Finance Bill, now […]
In a bid to reposition Nigeria’s postal services, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy unveils the unboundling of NIPOST as he commissions some of its new initiatives reports DigiVation Network With the launch of the new NIPOST electronic debit card, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa […]
The Federal Government has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) commitment and dedication to enhancing digital skills development among youths through the execution of different ICT skill acquisition programs. The commendation was given by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […]
First-of-its-kind audio e-learning platform to offer unlimited access based on the national mobile phone penetration, low-data, and basic feature phone requirements has been launched following the partnership of Data Sciences Nigeria and MasterCard Foundation. The ‘Learn at Home’ project is designed to help children continue remote learning based on their […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) alongside Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has completed grant agreement worth $150,000 (Rwf140 million) in support of the Rwanda Coding Academy to develop top technology talent to drive a booming, innovation-driven digital economy in the East African nation. The Rwanda Coding Academy was set […]
In a bid to deliver on it’s roles as the government IT regulatory apparatus, the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA has called on journalists to be the agent of change by helping to disseminate information with professionalism using up to date tools and know how. Kasifu Inuwa Abdullahi made […]