Author: Rommy Imah

For many students, surviving lectures, assignments, and examinations is demanding enough. For Ojeogu Chinazaekpere Clara, a student of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) from Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, academic life is only one part of a much bigger story. Away from the classroom, Clara has quietly carved a niche for herself as a self-taught content creator, videographer, video editor, and social media manager. Armed with determination, creativity and an unwavering commitment to learning, she has transformed simple ideas into viral TikTok content that has amassed millions of views and inspired students in higher institutions across…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged African nations to present a unified front in advancing the continent’s interests in global telecommunications and digital economy governance ahead of this year’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference. The call was made by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, while declaring open the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference Preparatory Committee in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Maida, the meeting was convened to harmonise Africa’s common positions and strengthen the continent’s collective voice ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26),…

In a strategic move to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s small businesses, Access Bank will host the maiden edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, where it will also officially launch the Access SME App, a digital platform designed to simplify business operations and drive sustainable growth for entrepreneurs. The conference, themed “AI for SMEs: Scaling Through Digital Tools,” will take place at the Bank’s Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to examine how artificial intelligence can enhance the competitiveness and growth of Nigeria’s micro, small, and…

Access Bank Plc has further cemented its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after clinching an unprecedented 16 honours at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, delivering one of the strongest performances by any African bank this year and reinforcing its growing reputation as a globally respected banking brand. The awards, which cut across customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and market leadership in several African markets, reflect the Bank’s consistent delivery of a long-term strategy anchored on innovation, sustainability, customer-centricity and responsible growth. The recognition also highlights the increasing influence of Access…

Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has received a double honour after being named among Nigeria’s leading public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List and unveiled as a cover personality for the special PR Power List edition of Glazia Magazine. The recognition was announced during the exclusive PR Power List Soirée and Awards held at the Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos, where Mrs. Umar was pleasantly surprised by the unveiling of the magazine cover, further underscoring her growing influence in strategic public sector communications and narrative…

According to Navigating Nigeria 2027, a new strategic communications and reputation report by Bloomwit Africa, the 2027 general election will be the first in Nigeria’s history to be conducted at a time when generative AI tools are widely accessible and capable of significantly influencing the information ecosystem. The report notes that the country’s digital landscape has already been reshaped, with fabricated audio recordings, videos, and images of prominent Nigerian public figures circulating online. It adds that electoral and data protection authorities have identified AI-generated disinformation, deepfakes and politically targeted profiling as emerging threats capable of undermining the integrity of the…

The push to position Nigeria as a globally competitive innovation-driven economy will take centre stage at the NITRA Innovative & Scientific Conference, where key players across the technology, telecommunications, and innovation ecosystem will deliberate on practical strategies for accelerating scientific advancement and digital inclusion. NITRA is the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), an umbrella body for journalists reporting information and communications technology as it relates to all sectors in Nigeria. The NITRA Innovative & Scientific Conference scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Ikeja, Lagos, will focus on the theme, “Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide With Scientific Innovation,” bringing together…

Abia State has secured another major investment milestone as a proposed $145 million solar manufacturing plant in Umueleghele, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, has reached its Final Investment Decision (FID) stage, paving the way for construction to commence later this year. Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti announced this while receiving a delegation of investors led by Dr. Oko Jaja at the Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The Governor described the development as a significant endorsement of Abia’s improving investment climate and a reflection of growing confidence in the State’s economic transformation agenda. Expressing satisfaction with the…

The implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act has received a significant boost following the official transfer of the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework to NIMC, paving the way for a secure, integrated and trusted national digital identity ecosystem. The transfer of assets, technology, and ongoing operations was formalised during a courtesy visit by the leadership of NIMC to NITDA headquarters in Abuja. The move provides the critical security architecture required to support the country’s evolving digital identity system and strengthen identity verification, authentication, and secure digital transactions. Speaking at…

Stakeholders from across government, the telecommunications industry, development organisations and the private sector have thrown their weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) proposed framework for zero-rated access to educational platforms and digital learning content, describing it as a major step towards expanding educational opportunities, digital inclusion and equitable access to learning across Nigeria. The broad endorsement came during the Commission’s first public consultation forum on the proposed framework, “Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria,” held in Abuja on Tuesday, where participants agreed that removing data costs for educational content could significantly improve learning outcomes, particularly for…