The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says the ministry will fully digitise its operations by the end of 2025 to enhance efficiency. Oduwole said this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ministry and the AIG Imoukhuede Foundation on Tuesday in Abuja. The ceremony took place on the […]
Read MoreThe value of QR code payments will grow by 50% globally from $5.4 trillion in 2025. The standardisation of national QR schemes and Account-to-Account (A2A) payment initiatives will be a key factor in driving the adoption of QR code payments. Despite this growth, Apple’s opening up of third-party Near-field Communication (NFC) access will increase competition, […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has given reasons for the delayed take-off of a unified digital government services platform in the country. Director General of NITDA, Mr kashifu Inuwa said:“We have been doing research on how UK, Kenya and other countries have achieved this, so I believe we can learn from you as […]
Read MoreThe Lagos State Government has gone into partnership with Huawei Technologies, a global technology infrastructure provider, to set up four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) locations across the city. This effort intends to significantly enhance traffic management and road safety. During a press briefing, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained how the new […]
Read MoreThe Girls in STEM Awards Ceremony hosted on 31 January 2025 marked a significant milestone in the journey of the young women who have defied the odds to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This year, 100% of the program’s matric cohort passed their exams, with many securing scholarships and university placements […]
Read MoreSmart Africa, a coalition of 40 African countries representing over a billion people, has launched the Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council to position the continent as a major player in the global AI economy. This Council, according to Smart Africa, which includes numerous stakeholders from government and the private sector, as well as prominent AI […]
Read MoreDigitalisation in West Africa is a perpetual process. Organisations are investing in the infrastructure and platforms that will power business for the next decade, blazing a new trail for themselves and, in the process, modernising legacy systems and applications. However, each organisation has to confront the potential for a security incident. Case in point, according […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project, under a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) funding model as part of a broader connectivity objectives in the Infrastructure pillar of the country’s Strategic Blueprint. In a X post in his verified handle, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun […]
Read MoreLG Electronics has once again solidified its position as a global technology leader by securing over 100 prestigious awards and accolades at CES 2025. Recognized for groundbreaking innovations across multiple categories, LG’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and consumer-focused solutions continues to earn widespread acclaim. Amidst this global recognition, the Managing Director of LG Electronics Nigeria […]
Read MoreNigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, said the knowledge of ICT has the capacity to empower communities especially women and break traditional barriers affecting women’s economic empowerment and create new opportunities for the female gender. The wife of President Bola Tinubu who made the remark while commissioning another ICT Community Centre constructed by the National […]
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