The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has declared that Nigeria is deliberately positioning itself as a creator of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions rather than remaining a passive consumer of technologies developed elsewhere, as it intensifies efforts to build a globally competitive AI ecosystem. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this in Abuja during the official launch of the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)-INNOPOWER Free MSMEs AI Master Trainer Programme, held at the United Nations House. Represented by the Director of Digital Development Services, Mr. Oladejo Olawunmi, the DG said Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy is designed to strengthen…
Author: Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah is Founder/Editor of Digital Times Nigeria (www.digitaltimesng.com). He has been in active journalism in over two decades with a bias for technology and business reporting. He is particularly passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform human life, businesses and services.
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to deepen data-driven governance and strengthen public confidence in the management of personal information by directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with Nigeria’s data protection laws, with chief executives and accounting officers now personally accountable for implementation. The directive is contained in Circular No. 59805/S.I/74, dated July 27, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. The circular draws the attention of all Federal MDAs to the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, underscoring the strategic importance of data in national…
Access Bank Plc has dismissed as false and misleading a message circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms that falsely claims to originate from the bank, reassuring customers, partners and stakeholders that its operations remain stable and uninterrupted. In a public notice issued by its management, the bank stated that it remains safe, financially strong and fully operational across all its subsidiaries, stressing that customers continue to enjoy seamless banking services despite the circulation of the fake message. The bank said the misleading information, which impersonates its official communication channels, is aimed at causing unnecessary panic and disrupting business…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, eliminating costly IT failures, and boosting public confidence in digital governance. The framework, signed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, under the authority of the NITDA Act 2007, establishes nationwide standards for the design, testing, and deployment of software across Federal Government institutions, regulated industries, and the broader digital ecosystem. NITDA said in a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, that the new regulatory…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said its National Digital Literacy Framework remains the foundation of the Agency’s drive to equip children, students, artisans, farmers, professionals and other segments of society with the digital skills needed to participate effectively in Nigeria’s digital economy. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Executive Director of Cal-Maji Foundation, Mrs Faith Ayuba, to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Represented by the Director of Digital Development Services, Mr Oluwunmi Oladejo, Inuwa explained that NITDA continues to monitor the performance of its intervention centres across the…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has declared that the country’s telecommunications operators have invested billions of dollars over the past 25 years to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, describing telecommunications as the foundation upon which the nation’s digital economy now rests. ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, asserted in a keynote address titled “A Chronicle of Telecom Operators’ Efforts in Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide Through Innovation: Achievements, Challenges and Future Prospects,” and presented at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative Conference 2026 with the theme, “Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide with Scientific Innovation.” According to Adebayo, Nigeria’s…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has recorded a major legal victory after the Federal High Court upheld its statutory authority to designate and register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs), reinforcing the Commission’s regulatory mandate under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. The judgment was delivered in the suit Emmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), where the applicant sought a declaration that Point of Sale (POS) agents do not qualify as Data Controllers or Data Processors of Major Importance under the NDPA and asked the court to restrain the Commission permanently from requiring…
Nigerian telcos invested approximately ₦2.13 trillion in capital expenditure in 2025 and have earmarked an additional ₦1.86 trillion for network expansion, technology modernisation and improved quality of service in 2026, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, has disclosed. Delivering a keynote address titled “Building Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Telecommunications as the Foundation for Investment, Innovation and Inclusive Growth” at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) ICTEL Expo 2026, Adebayo said the scale of investment underscores the industry’s unwavering commitment to building Nigeria’s digital future despite prevailing economic challenges. He attributed…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have sealed a landmark partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating renewable energy solutions with telecommunications networks. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium, Mbora, Abuja, on Friday, July 24, 2026. The workshop, themed “Unlocking the Energy–Telecoms Nexus for Scalable Digital Infrastructure in Nigeria,” brought together senior government officials, telecom operators, tower companies, renewable energy developers, financiers, and development partners to deliberate on practical strategies for expanding…
By Rommy Imah “Financial happiness is not a catchy turn of phrase or a luxury; it is the confidence that comes when a business owner in Onitsha can confirm a payment instantly, when a pharmacist in Lagos can restock life-saving medication through a working capital loan, and when a farmer in Borno can move produce across the country with trust.” With those words, Tosin Eniolorunda, Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., captures a vision that extends far beyond banking. It is a philosophy rooted in the belief that financial services should do more than facilitate transactions—they should…