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…
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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.…
By Rommy Imah On Friday, July 24, 2026, the people of Umunneochi Local Government Area will gather at Peace Comprehensive Secondary School, Amuda Isuochi, to receive the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, in what promises to be a landmark civic reception. It will be the first formal reception organised by the people of Umunneochi in his honour since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. Unlike Governor Otti’s February 2025 visit to flag off the 11.7-kilometre Ngodo–Umuaku–Mbala Road project, this is not merely a working visit. It is intended as a collective expression of appreciation…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its drive to build an AI-ready public service, stressing that Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda will only succeed if civil servants are equipped with the skills required to drive innovation, improve service delivery and embrace emerging technologies. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the assertion during a Digital Skills Masterclass organised by the Agency in collaboration with Meta for selected officers from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He was represented at the event by NITDA’s Director of Digital Development Services, Olawumi Dejo. Addressing participants, Inuwa said Nigeria’s ambition to…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Alhaji Umar Ganduje, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on Wednesday, unveiled Phase One of FAAN’s Sustainable Waste Management Programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The initiative, which introduces indoor colour-coded waste recycling bins across the terminals, marks the first phase of a three-stage programme aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, reducing waste and aligning Nigeria’s airports with global best practices. Speaking at the unveiling, the Minister commended FAAN’s management for…