Author: Rommy Imah

Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has reaffirmed its growing interest in Nigeria by entering into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Speaking at the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, Kaspersky Africa’s General Manager, Chris Norton, expressed optimism about the collaboration and the country’s digital future. “We are doubling down on the Nigerian market. Africa doesn’t need charity, it needs skills. Through public-private partnerships like this, we can accelerate value creation for communities and governments,” he said. Norton added that the company’s support goes beyond the MoU, noting…

Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that Nigeria is ready to lead the global future economy through innovation, resilience, and deliberate policy support. Addressing participants at GITEX Nigeria, Lagos edition, Inuwa said the event signalled a bold declaration of intent. “For too long, the future economy has felt like science fiction. We talked about it as a distant, abstract concept. But today, right here in Lagos, that future is a tangible reality,” he said. He traced the country’s digital journey back to the introduction of the cashless policy, which spurred fintech growth and…

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has projected that Nigeria’s ICT sector will contribute 21 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027, up from its current 16–18 per cent. Delivering his remarks at the opening of GITEX Nigeria in Lagos, Tijani underscored Nigeria’s transformation into one of the world’s most promising digital economies. “Nigeria is not just a market, we are a major innovation and creative country. Lagos, in particular, is where the energy of Africa collides with the ambition of the future,” he said. He explained that Nigeria’s stock exchange now…

Nigeria’s fast-rising technology ecosystem took centre stage at the debut of GITEX Nigeria, with Ms. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre and Chief Executive Officer of KAOUN, hailing the country as “a global beacon of innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit.” Delivering the keynote at the opening ceremony of the Lagos edition of GITEX Nigeria, LohMirmand said Nigeria’s innovation model is distinct from those of developed economies, as it is powered less by capital and more by necessity. “Nigeria does not follow the same rules as Silicon Valley or other developed economies,” she remarked. “While other economies…

–Applauds Bolaji Agbede’s Transformative Tenure Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the appointment of Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. His appointment brings to a close the 18-month stewardship of Bolaji Agbede, who has steered the company in an acting capacity through a period of stability and significant achievements. In a statement on Wednesday, Sunday Ekwochi, company secretary, explained that Agbede would revert to her role as Executive Director, Business Support, due to regulatory requirements on the requisite years of experience for the CEO of a financial…

From a modest wallet solution in 2019 to one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital asset exchanges, Zabira Technologies has unveiled a new identity that cements its place as a trusted hub for digital finance. The company’s rebrand, marking its sixth year of operations, introduces Zabira as “The People’s Wallet,” a symbol of its renewed focus on clarity, trust, and accessibility. Today, Zabira stands as more than just a crypto trading platform. It provides individuals and businesses with a seamless ecosystem for acquiring, storing, swapping, and growing digital assets, alongside services such as gift card trading and bill payments. According to the…

Residents of Abeokuta now enjoy free access to clean water and laundry services, thanks to a new community-focused project by LG Electronics. In a move that goes beyond business and technology, LG has commissioned a solar-powered borehole system and a mobile laundry cabin, both designed to improve daily living standards while promoting sustainability. At the core of this initiative is a solar-powered borehole that guarantees round-the-clock supply of potable water. By running on renewable energy, it ensures uninterrupted access independent of the national grid, meeting one of the community’s most vital needs in a sustainable way. Adding to the impact…

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, warmly received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated to empowering the girl-child through sports. On behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, warmly welcomed the American superstar to the State, describing her as a shining example of the excellence of Imo women in sports and other sectors. She reiterated the State Government’s commitment to talent hunt and sports development, recalling how the Governor recently hosted the triumphant Super Falcons of Imo state…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has lauded Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for submitting their 2024 compliance reports. The Code of Practice, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA, sets out clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content. NITDA said on Wednesday in a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at NITDA, that the latest reports provide valuable insights into how the platforms are addressing…

In Umuobasi, Mbala Isuochi of Umunneochi LGA of Abia State, one man is rewriting the story of survival and dignity. Chief Nwabunna Achu (Akubuilo 1) has not only quenched the thirst of his people with a life-changing borehole project but has also poured his resources into light, shelter, and hope. From founding Ziggy Water to empowering youths and uplifting the less privileged, his legacy is a testament that true wealth is measured by lives transformed. ROMMY IMAH writes….. From the beginning of time, water has been regarded as the essence of life. It sustains the body, nourishes the land, and…