We sincerely regret to inform you that the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2024, originally scheduled to be held between 22nd to 24th October 2024 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at NITDA said in a statement on Friday that the International Conference Centre Abuja, the primary venue for the event, is currently undergoing extensive renovations and will not be available for the scheduled dates. “Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure an alternative venue that can adequately accommodate the scale and scope of this important conference for the period…
Author: DigitalTimesNG
The ember months signal the last quarter of the year and carry a lot of responsibilities, goals and demands. The ember months are traditionally seen as a period of great economic activities and social upheaval. That is why every year in Nigeria, as the ember months set in, anxiety, fear and obsession follow as well. Ember months are also a period where people get to spend a lot of money either as part of the Christmas celebration or the New Year. And the period aptly captures the wisdom in the saying that “where there is money to be spent there…
In the mood of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CHRISTOPHER BUDD, Director Sophos X-Ops, has compiled some tips for staying secure online. Cybersecurity Pro Tips: Face Scans and Fingerprints are Safer than Passcodes: Use features like Face ID or fingerprint scans for your devices as much as possible. These are safer than passcodes and devices have good built-in protections for this sensitive information. Use Multi-Factor Authentication: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible. This gives an important extra layer of security that makes it harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. If you can’t use something more secure like secure authenticator applications or…
News Highlights: Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has refuted claims that he directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to stop running its refineries. Lokpobiri emphasized that NNPCL operates independently under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), with its own board and management. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has responded to reports claiming he instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to cease operating its own refineries and instead concentrate solely on equity participation in other refineries. He said this on Tuesday following reports from a statement by…
News Highlights: The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Olufunso Adebiyi, announced plans to fully digitalize State House operations by November 2024. During an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Special Duties, Adebiyi updated lawmakers on the State House’s budget implementation. The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Olufunso Adebiyi, announced on Tuesday that the State House aims to fully digitalize its operations by November 2024. Adebiyi revealed this during an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Special Duties to the data center located within the presidential villa in Abuja. The Permanent…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has arrived in Sokoto for the second time in two months, Digital TimesNG reports. A statement signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations, at the Ministry of Defence, noted that the visit at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is focused on strengthening efforts to eliminate banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities disrupting the region. Dr. Matawalle reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating insecurity. “As directed by Mr. President, I am back to Sokoto state to assure the people of this great region…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has asserted that his group’s actions are divinely sanctioned, rejecting claims that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is backing his operations. Turji’s declaration comes in the midst of a public dispute between Matawalle and his successor, Governor Dauda Lawal, regarding accusations of supporting terrorism in Zamfara State. The two politicians have exchanged accusations, with Matawalle recently daring Lawal to swear on the Quran that he is not connected to the state’s banditry crisis. In response, Turji denied any involvement of both Matawalle in the ongoing banditry, rejecting claims that his group is…
–Research Works Promote Economic Diversification News Highlights: Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024) in Pretoria, South Africa. The research presented covered various aspects of digital transformation, aimed at enhancing e-governance and stimulating economic growth through technological innovation. It was a day of pride for Nigeria as five of her researchers made a notable impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa, reports Digital TimesNG. Organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, the conference drew…
News Highlights: NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa urged collaboration among industry leaders, government officials, and experts to explore Blockchain technology’s potential Inuwa praised Lagos State’s plan to tokenise real estate, emphasizing the need for clear regulations and infrastructure to support a tokenised economy. The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged industry leaders, government officials, and experts to collaborate in exploring Blockchain technology’s potential for asset management and economic growth in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG reports that Inuwa made this appeal during the Tokenised Economic Conference 2024, organized by Cyberchain, BAZE University, and NITDA. Inuwa highlighted…
By Barr. Mela Claude AKE This article discusses the controversy surrounding SIBAN (Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria), focusing on both political and legal dimensions. The author argues that a small group is seeking control of SIBAN through a “puppet” president, ignoring the importance of succession planning in organizations. In my opinion, the SIBAN kerfuffle is as political as it is legal. We cannot divorce the two — but the legal aspect is far weightier. On the political side is a power-grab. A small group of individuals who think they should be the lords and masters of Nigeria’s crypto…