Digital transformation and regulation are inseparable in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, according to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Charles Ebuebu, Inuwa reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration, noting that effective digital governance depends on strong partnerships across institutions. The visit was aimed at exploring strategic cooperation in digital transformation initiatives and regulatory frameworks spanning Nigeria’s media and technology sectors. He emphasised that digital transformation is not a one-off project but a continuous journey that…
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By Rommy IMAH Your Excellency, On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ngodo in Umunneochi Local Government Area, history was made when you flagged off the long-awaited 12-kilometre Ngodo–Umuaku–Mbala Road Project. That day, before a jubilant and hopeful crowd, you made a solemn and memorable promise to Ndi Umunneochi: “I will send the Commissioner for Works to undertake an assessment tour of the damaged and abandoned Mmam Bridge.” That assurance, delivered with conviction, rekindled hope in a people who had waited for decades. Sadly, almost one year after, that hope has grown faint. I do not know of any assessment tour…
By Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN When lawyers gather for dinner, governance is never far from the table. We may be eating pepper soup or swallowing pounded yam with fresh Egusi soup, but our minds are usually dissecting constitutions and even non-Law Materials. And so, when members of the Eastern Bar Forum are converged here in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, it is inevitable that Abia, the centre of gravity itself would be called to the Bar of history. If Abia were a litigant, it would be fair to say that for many years, it stood perpetually in the dock,…
Facebook will be live at the 2026 African Creators Summit, delivering immersive on-ground experiences designed to connect with and empower Africa’s growing creator ecosystem. The summit will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The African Creators Summit (ACS) is one of Africa’s leading gatherings for creators, storytellers, innovators and digital entrepreneurs. This year’s summit theme, ‘Building a Sustainable Ecosystem Where Africa Trades Its Swag’, aligns with Facebook’s focus to empowering creators with tools that support monetisation, audience reach, discovery and community building. “We are dedicated to empowering creators in the communities…
Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the United Nations System, and partners of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) will convene the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session will bring together senior government leaders, chief executives, development partners, investors, and civil society leaders to advance results-driven partnerships for inclusive growth, foundational learning, women and youth empowerment, and national development delivery. The engagement, co-hosted by the Office of the Vice President, and Sterling One Foundation, will…
A newly uncovered database containing nearly 150 million stolen login credentials has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts. Unlike traditional breaches where hackers infiltrate corporate systems, this leak stems from info-stealing malware that harvests data directly from infected personal devices. The Discovery Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, working with ExpressVPN, found the unsecured database online. The cache contained 149,404,754 unique logins and passwords spread across 96GB of raw data. Each record included links identifying the platforms or services the credentials belonged to, making them highly exploitable for cybercriminals. Scale of Exposure The exposed accounts span some of the world’s most popular platforms:…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate as part of a “Back to School” intervention aimed at improving learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities. Through the FHHP, staff receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute projects identified in response to their…
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has welcomed the signing of the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a landmark achievement in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise critical infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and a significant stimulus for economic growth in the South-East. The PPP agreement, executed by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on behalf of the Federal Government, reinforces the increasing role of PPPs as a cornerstone of infrastructure delivery under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The transaction was carried…
As 2026 kicks off, Google Search data reveals a nation in pursuit of excellence. Nigerians are moving beyond simple resolutions to actively mapping out a year of self-improvement, entrepreneurial growth, and deeper personal connections. Data from the first two weeks of January shows a 40 percent spike in searches related to self-improvement and “becoming better”. From the boardroom to the classroom, Nigerians are using Search to find the tools they need to succeed in every area of life. The entrepreneurial spirit remains the heartbeat of the nation. “How to start a business” emerged as the top-searched “how to start” query…
For many Nigerians, fintech apps are judged by one simple question: Can I trust the platform? For Happiness, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, the answer manifested in the most defining moments of her life. Trust Built Through Everyday Use In 2025, Happiness relied on PalmPay to run her business, from receiving customer payments, paying vendors, and managing daily transactions. During PalmPay’s Hustle Grant Campaign, she joined thousands of small business owners hoping to win the N500,000 funding. While she didn’t make the shortlist, the campaign gave her business something just as valuable: visibility. New customers discovered her brand, enquiries increased, and…