The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its growing international reputation after its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Customs Cares, clinched the prestigious Commonwealth Environment and CSR Gold Award in Glasgow, Scotland, in recognition of its far-reaching social and environmental impact. The honour, presented on Friday, July 31, 2026, celebrates organisations implementing measurable, sustainable and community-focused interventions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The NCS earned the accolade for the transformative impact of Customs Cares in education, healthcare, food security and environmental sustainability across communities in Nigeria. Receiving the award on behalf of the Comptroller-General of…
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Barely months after the Federal Government unveiled a $10 million partnership aimed at positioning Nigerian tech talents for global employment opportunities, digital economy experts are calling for a thorough regulatory review of the initiative, warning that issues of data sovereignty and digital security must not be overlooked. The concerns follow the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s May 6, 2026 announcement of a strategic partnership with Hello.cv, a global career platform, to connect 20,000 fellows of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme with international recruiters. The partnership, described by the Ministry as a landmark initiative, is designed…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA has underscored the importance of strategic partnerships as a critical driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation, urging stakeholders across government, academia, industry, and the technology ecosystem to work together in harnessing emerging technologies for sustainable economic growth and national development. The Agency made the call at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, where it stressed that collaboration is essential to translating technological innovation into practical solutions that improve governance, create jobs and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness. Speaking on behalf of the Director General of…
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s technology retail sector, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN, will on Monday, August 3rd, commission a landmark ASUS Flagship Store in partnership with Nigeria’s leading e-commerce group Konga. The state-of-the-art facility is widely regarded as the first initiative of its kind in West Africa. The commissioning will witness the visit of senior executives from the world-renowned technology brand to Nigeria, including EMEA General Manager, Mr. Aaron Tsai, alongside others. One of the purposes of their visit is to reinforce the strategic partnership with Konga and solidify the…
Nobody in Nigeria runs just one hustle. There’s the job that pays the bills, the small business that’s meant to be your way out, and a phone that never stops buzzing with “I’m interested, how much?” You’re the founder, the customer service, the person who chases the dispatch rider and the accountant, all before lunch. The dream is still there. It’s just buried under 47 unread messages and a spreadsheet you’ve been avoiding since March. You don’t have to keep doing all of this by hand. AI has become the kind of co-founder most of us could never afford to…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has added another milestone to its nationwide airport modernisation programme with the commissioning of the newly upgraded Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The project was commissioned by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, on behalf of the Federal Government, in the presence of the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, the Chairman of the FAAN Board of Directors, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation, members of the FAAN Board, heads…
Samsung has unveiled its most advanced foldable smartphone lineup yet: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The tech conglomerate now sets a new benchmark for premium mobile innovation. Nigerian customers can now pre-order the new devices on Konga, Samsung’s trusted e-commerce partner, and stand a chance to receive Samsung gift items worth up to ₦1 million, making this one of the most rewarding smartphone launches of the year. Designed for productivity, creativity, and everyday convenience, the new Galaxy Z series introduces Samsung’s most refined foldable experience to date. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra combines…
By Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Birthdays offer moments for celebration, reflection and gratitude. But for leaders, the more enduring measure of their journey is often not only found in the years they have lived, but in the institutions they build, the systems they strengthen and the future they inspire. As Governor Chukwuma Soludo marks his 66th birthday, it is an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable story unfolding quietly across the state; a story of how technology is gradually becoming a defining pillar of governance transformation. It is not just a story about computers, applications and digital platforms. Rather, it is…
Africa’s ability to compete in the global digital economy will depend on how effectively its nations collaborate, leverage emerging technologies and present a united front in international telecommunications governance, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has said. Speaking through the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, at the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja, the Vice President said Africa’s future competitiveness would depend largely on its ability to leverage digital technologies and deepen regional cooperation. While noting that broadband infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cloud…
The legal battle arising from the acquisition of Pan African Towers (PAT) has taken a fresh turn, with the company’s former Chief Executive Officer, Azeez Amida, accusing key investors of using a separate lawsuit as a pressure tactic in an ongoing dispute over a management buyout valued at more than $30 million. In court documents filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos, Amida alleges that the fresh action instituted by Pan African Towers is retaliatory and forms part of a broader strategy to intimidate him while litigation over the company’s acquisition and his exit from the business remains pending.…