Business

NITDA, Brevity Anderson Partner Set to Host Digital Nigeria 2025 Conference

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set host the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition, with the theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness.” The event, which is been hosted in Partnership with Brevity Anderson is scheduled to hold from this November, in the […]

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Presidency Lashes PENGASSAN Over Attack on Dangote Refinery 

The Nigerian Government on Monday berated the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) for holding the whole country to ransom over a minor labour dispute, that would have been amicably settled. The government said the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery is a national asset that must be supported to function and […]

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Business

NITDA Raises Concern Over Increasing Cyber Attack, Seeks Urgent Clean-up of Cyber Space

The increasing menace resulting into the pollution of the cyber-space by myriads of attack causing concern for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a critical stakeholder of the ecosystem. Recall that the world is becoming increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use […]

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Business

Nigeria Rejigs Startup Agenda with Fresh Startup Consultative Forum Leaders’ Council Reps

The Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) has successfully concluded its election process, which has led to the emergence of four representatives who will serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The NCDIE is the apex governance body established under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) to champion the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of […]

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Business

Stakeholders Clamour for Unified Approach to Tackle Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Quest

Two critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s IT ecosystem are concerned about the need for a unified approach to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) are jointly emphasising the unified approach. The call for deepened collaboration among IT stakeholders was the central theme of the […]

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Technology

Nurturing Nigeria’s AI Ecosystem Depends on Empowering Startups & Innovators, Says NITDA Boss

The task nurturing Nigeria’s AI ecosystem rest not just only Nigerian Startup Act which provides a legal and institutional framework for growth but also empowering startups and innovators. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa who made the remark during a plenary session themed “Technology, Migration & Trade Representation” […]

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Business

Domestic Gas Critical to Nigeria’s Prosperity, Says Seplat CEO

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s independent energy company, says that domestic gas remains the engine of prosperity for Nigeria and Africa in general – from powering homes, to fueling industry and providing a cleaner alternative for cooking and transportation. This informed the company’s heavy investment in gas processing capacity devoted to the domestic market, including the […]

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NITDA, ICPC Setup Strategic Taskforce to Monitor IT Project Clearance Compliance

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have formed a strategic partnership to monitor and strengthen enforcement of the IT Project Clearance mandate, and ensure that technology becomes a tool for service delivery.t In joint statement by the  Director, Corporate Communications  and   Media […]

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MTN Nigeria’s Funso Aina Bags Outstanding PR & Corporate Communications Personality of Decade Honour at 2025 EDGE’s

Senior Manager, External Relations at MTN Nigeria, Funso Aina has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Public Relations and Corporate Communications Personality of the Decade award at the  Awards, in recognition of his enduring impact on Nigeria’s communications landscape. The award celebrates over two decades of excellence in shaping narratives, building reputations, and influencing the […]

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Dangote Refinery Accuses PENGASSAN & TUC  for Chasing Union Dues Over Workers Welfare

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of prioritising union dues and personal interests over workers’ welfare, following fresh calls by the unions for industrial action. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the refinery described the TUC as […]

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