Author: Rommy Imah

In the heart of Shenzhen, widely regarded as the world’s most powerful technology and manufacturing hub, a Nigerian technology expert is steadily reshaping perceptions about African excellence in advanced innovation. Anambra State-born, Francis Okafor, a senior technology lead, artificial intelligence advocate, and global community organiser, has emerged as one of Africa’s most visible tech voices within China’s competitive innovation space. He stands at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and African representation, proving that Nigerian excellence belongs at the very heart of the world’s most advanced technological ecosystems. “I’m based in China, and I’ve been here for about eight years now,”…

After more than two decades at the commanding heights of institutional finance, including her tenure as Executive Director at AXA Mansard, Rashidat Adebisi has stepped into a new phase of influence—this time as a systems reform advocate. Her newly unveiled initiative, “The Re-Architecture Project,” is not merely a career transition but a structural intervention, whose core is a bold thesis: Nigeria cannot realistically attain the Federal Government’s projected $1 trillion economy without fundamentally redesigning its insurance and financial architecture. Adebisi, a Financial Systems Strategist and Insurance Thought Leader with over two decades of experience, including roles as CFO and Chief…

As part of activities marking the National Data Privacy Summit 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Digital Africa Global Consult (DAGC), officially launched the Secondary School Data Challenge under the broader National Data Challenge initiative. The launch event also featured the presentation of awards to winners of the pilot phase of the competition. White Crescent International Academy emerged as the overall winner, receiving a cash prize of N200,000. Lifegate Academy secured second place with N150,000, while Aduvie International School finished third and received N100,000. The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between NDPC and DAGC aimed…

Stakeholders at the launch of Resilio Africa in Lagos have called for stronger collaboration among governments, technology partners and critical community institutions (CCIs), stressing that cybersecurity must be treated as a shared responsibility across all levels of society. Speaking during a panel session themed “Shared Responsibility, Shared Resilience: How Governments, Tech Partners, and CCIs Can Collaborate,” participants emphasized that effective cyber resilience begins with leadership and extends throughout entire organizations, from management and IT teams to frontline staff. The panellists argued that cybersecurity should not be confined to technical departments but embedded into institutional culture. Leaders were urged to model…

Google.org has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa with a grant supporting the launch of Resilio Africa, a new initiative by the Cybersafe Foundation aimed at protecting critical community institutions. Delivering virtual remarks at the launch event in Lagos, Haviva Kohl, Senior Program Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Google, praised the Cybersafe Foundation team for its forward-looking approach to cybersecurity. “At Google.org, we look for force multipliers, organizations that don’t just solve a problem for today, but build the infrastructure to protect tomorrow,” Kohl said. “Cybersecurity is exactly that.” She commended…

The Cybersafe Foundation has officially launched Resilio Africa, a multi-country initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resilience among critical community institutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. Speaking at the event in Lagos, Executive Director of the Cybersafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, noted that while many organizations recognize the risks posed by cyber threats, conversations often stall when it comes to implementation. According to her, the primary barrier is not a lack of willingness but limited financial capacity to fund adequate cybersecurity measures. “The conversation drops off at the point of taking action,” she said, explaining that many institutions lack the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the global community in commemorating National Privacy Week 2026, with the Commission reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and promoting responsible data governance in the country’s digital economy. The week-long event, aligned with Global Privacy Day on January 28, is themed “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation.” According to the NCC, the initiative represents a shift from awareness campaigns to building a sustainable culture of empowerment in data protection. “This year’s focus is to empower the data subject, strengthen corporate accountability, and drive economic growth,” said Nnenna…

Fidelity Bank Plc has deepened its impact in the education sector by investing directly in learning infrastructure, underscoring its commitment to quality education and youth empowerment. The leading financial institution recently completed the comprehensive renovation of a one-storey administrative building at Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, to help ease longstanding infrastructural challenges confronting the school. The upgraded facility was formally handed over to the school community during a well-attended ceremony that brought together government officials, community leaders and key stakeholders, marking another milestone in Fidelity Bank’s drive to support sustainable educational…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, highlighting steady improvements in network quality across the country, driven by sustained industry investment and data-driven regulatory oversight. Speaking at a media engagement in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said the release of the reports underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the continuous enhancement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Maida explained that the reports, produced in collaboration with global analytics firm Ookla, provide independent, real-world insights into network performance and the actual experience of subscribers across urban centres, rural…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy ecosystem has grown into a multi-billion-naira industry, generating more than ₦16.2 billion in value within two years, contributing over ₦5.2 billion to federal revenue and creating an estimated 23,000 jobs nationwide. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, revealed this during a media workshop and capacity-building engagement held in Lagos, where he outlined the Commission’s enforcement milestones and expanding economic impact. Olatunji noted that although the NDPC was not established primarily as a revenue-generating agency, compliance-related inflows into government coffers have been substantial.…