Author: Rommy Imah

Nigeria has taken a major step toward reshaping its human capital landscape with the official launch of the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network (NTAN), a landmark initiative designed to build a globally competitive workforce, close productivity gaps, and accelerate the country’s digital and industrial transformation. The initiative, unveiled under the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution in Nigeria, positions the country among global leaders investing in large-scale talent development. It is jointly co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Federal Ministry of Education, with coordination by the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP). Through this framework, Nigeria now…

A fresh force is positioning itself to reshape how Africa tells its stories as CBI News, a digital-first media platform, made its official debut over the weekend, unveiling a bold agenda for credible, people-focused journalism across the continent. Rather than simply entering the crowded digital media space, the platform is launching with an ambitious mission: to reclaim the integrity of African journalism through technology, independence, and a deliberate return to truth. The initiative is powered by Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe, Founder and Group Chief Executive of the Baywood Group, who is championing a new era of authentic African narratives. Setting…

Technology entrepreneur and creative economy strategist, Oluwaseun Dania, has delivered a groundbreaking intervention on the future of African storytelling, AI governance, and digital policy at the World Bank and Eden Venture Group’s Entertaining Change: Next-Generation Media Partnerships for Social Impact and Gender Equality event. Dania is an internationally recognised entrepreneur, digital policy advocate, and creative economy strategist. He is the Founder of Alpha-Geek Technologies, CEO of Crello, and a member of several global bodies, including the Forbes Business Council, Chatham House, World Economic Forum SME Connect, and the Institute of Directors (IoD). Speaking during a session on AI for Entertainment…

Dr. Nkemakolam Obinna Eke, an Isuochi-born Canadian-based medical practitioner, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his election as a Councillor in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), Canada. The CPSA, a regulatory body over a century old, oversees the practice of medicine in Alberta. It issues practice permits to physicians, monitors professional standards, and ensures that doctors across the province are qualified to deliver the highest quality of care to patients. A Family Physician based in Edmonton with over two decades of clinical experience (more than half of which has been in Canada), Dr. Eke also serves…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to driving inclusive digital transformation across Africa, describing the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) 2025 as a milestone in the nation’s journey toward global digital leadership. Speaking at the conference held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, Inuwa explained that hosting the prestigious global event was inspired by the directive of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, following Nigeria’s outstanding participation in ICEGOV 2024 in South Africa, where the country’s growing…

By Rommy Imah When Chief Sunny Afurobi assumed office as the Executive Mayor of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, on November 4, 2024, he was under no illusion about the enormity of the task before him. What he met on the ground was a council that had lost its vitality, a place defined by decay, disillusionment, and disconnection from the people it was meant to serve. Yet, one year down the line, the story of Umunneochi is no longer one of neglect or abandonment. It is now a story of rebirth, resilience, and renewal, all driven by the…

–FG Lauds Fintech Giant for Powering Business Growth Across the Country Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s foremost business payments and personal banking platform, has taken a bold step into the future with the unveiling of “M”, Nigeria’s first AI-powered financial chatbot designed to illuminate and empower the informal economy. The innovative launch drew high praise from the Federal Government, which lauded Moniepoint’s ten-year dedication to deepening financial inclusion and fuelling small business growth across the nation. At the event, which also featured the presentation of the second edition of Nigeria’s Informal Economy Report powered by Moniepoint, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by…

Nigeria’s journey toward inclusive digital prosperity demands a united front, one where federal, state, and local governments move in synergy to embed technology at every level of governance. This was the central message delivered by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, during a strategic engagement with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja. Inuwa emphasized that Nigeria’s digital future cannot be built from the centre alone, and called for a stronger alliance between federal and subnational governments to ensure that every community benefits from the country’s growing digital economy. “Our mandate isn’t just…

The 2025 Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition (DACE) officially opens today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Merit House, Abuja, bringing together top policymakers, innovators, and technology leaders to discuss Africa’s digital sovereignty in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The two-day event, now in its 13th edition, will run through October 29 under the theme “Sovereign Intelligence: Africa’s Voice in the Global AI Order.” It will explore how African nations can assert technological independence, protect their data, and contribute to shaping global standards for AI and digital ethics. An impressive lineup of speakers has been confirmed, including Dr. Armstrong Takang,…

All is now set for the 13th Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition (DACE), scheduled to hold on October 28 and 29, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. Already, an impressive lineup of keynote speakers has confirmed attendance, including Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI); Prof. Latif Ladid, Founder and President of the IPv6 Forum and Chair of the AI & Blockchain Global Forum; and Dr. Vincent Olagunju, National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), among others. This year’s conference, themed “Sovereign Intelligence: Africa’s Voice in the Global…