Forward Edge Consulting has unveiled Cyber1000, a pioneering initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 participants with free, foundational cybersecurity training through its Bootcamp 5.0 program. The program targets one of the most pressing challenges in Africa’s digital landscape: the shortage of structured entry points for beginners eager to pursue careers in cybersecurity. As demand for cybersecurity professionals grows across Africa and globally, many aspiring learners struggle not from a lack of talent, but from a lack of guidance. Early exposure to specialized tools and roles often leaves newcomers overwhelmed, prompting many to abandon their aspirations before building the critical foundations they…
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In a decisive move to close widening cybersecurity gaps across Sub-Saharan Africa, CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org, is set to launch Resilio Africa, a three-year regional initiative designed to bolster the digital resilience of critical community institutions and the millions of people who depend on them. The programme responds to a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting public-facing and nonprofit institutions across the continent. Through Resilio Africa, CyberSafe Foundation will strengthen the cybersecurity posture of 200 Critical Community Institutions (CCIs) by providing free technical tools, risk assessments, threat intelligence, and structured incident-response frameworks. The intervention is projected to…
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged a rethinking of the Kano State’s economic pathway, advocating innovation, technology adoption and strategic collaboration as the new engines of sustainable growth. Delivering his remarks at the Kano Startup Weekend, Inuwa underscored the need for Kano to leverage its historic strengths while adapting to the realities of the 21st-century economy. He acknowledged the state’s enduring status as the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria and the broader Sahelian region, built over centuries on trade, enterprise and a rich pool of human capital. According to him, those same…
TD Africa placed the spotlight squarely on the power of partnership as it hosted the 12th edition of its flagship “Celebrating You” Awards Night on December 7th, 2025. Rather than centring the evening on corporate milestones alone, the event underscored a broader message: Africa’s digital resurgence will be driven by collaborative strength, shared vision, and a unified ecosystem of innovators, partners, and industry leaders. Held at the iconic Eko Hotels & Suites and themed “African Digital Renaissance,” the event drew an impressive blend of technology partners, business leaders, innovators, and national figures, all gathered to honour excellence and reinforce relationships…
Nigeria’s digital landscape continued its rapid evolution in 2025, and YouTube remained at the center of this cultural acceleration. Far beyond being a platform for viral moments, YouTube served as a stage where Nigerian creativity shaped global conversations and reinforced the country’s growing influence in music, film, and digital storytelling. Throughout the year, Nigerians increasingly turned to the platform not only for entertainment, but for identity, learning, and connection. Music videos became shared experiences, film clips ignited national conversations, and creators across genres used YouTube to redefine visibility in an expanding digital ecosystem. It is within this context that YouTube…
Nigeria’s ambition to modernize its healthcare system took a major leap forward at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), where the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), through its subsidiary NSIA Advanced Medical Services (MedServe), unveiled a landmark decade-long strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers. Rather than a routine equipment procurement, the collaboration represents a comprehensive national push to expand advanced diagnostics, build local capacity, and embed sustainable technology solutions into the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Under the 10-year agreement, Siemens Healthineers will support MedServe’s nationwide expansion program with cutting-edge medical imaging technologies and long-term technical expertise.…
In a bold move to cushion end-of-year expenses for Nigerian families, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce powerhouse, has rolled out the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide shopping extravaganza aimed at delivering real value at a time it is most needed. Running from December 7 to 31, the initiative goes beyond traditional holiday sales. It is designed as a timely economic relief package, offering deep discounts, exclusive deals, and thoughtful gift options to help households navigate the financial demands of the Christmas and New Year season with ease. Fresh off the remarkable success of the Konga Yakata Black Friday sale,…
The International Press Institute Nigeria has said that it will resist further attacks on journalists in the country going forward, reports Digital TimesNG. The President of the IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, said this in his welcome address at the 2025 IPI Nigeria Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. At the opening ceremony, attended by several dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who served as the Chairman of the occasion, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Mojeed said the time had come to check the impunity in the country. While calling for a review…
Nigerians in the Diaspora have urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to resolve longstanding challenges associated with obtaining the National Identification Number (NIN) and Nigerian passports abroad. The appeal was made by three Diaspora organisations—the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (IAHRAC), Concerned Nigerians in Germany, and the Nigeria Business Forum, Switzerland. In a joint statement issued on Monday and signed by Okoro Akinyemi (IAHRAC), Lewis Ehiwario (Concerned Nigerians), and Dozie Ugochokwu (Nigeria Business Forum), the groups called on the government to urgently address persistent delays in NIN and passport processing. According to the statement, the demand…
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Adebayo, has commended the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for its exceptional performance in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the state. Adebayo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Thursday, 27th November 2025. He praised the Command for its professionalism, rapid response, and intelligence-led operations, noting that Ogun State currently records the lowest incidents of vandalization, fibre cuts, and damages to telecom installations nationwide. He attributed this achievement to the commitment and leadership…