7 h. ago 20 years of digital leadership: Layer3’s legacy and the road ahead

In 2005, few could have predicted that a small Nigerian technology company would evolve into one of Africa’s most trusted read more 20 years of digital leadership: Layer3’s legacy and the road ahead

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7 h. ago Expert Warns Of Growing Cyber Threats On SMEs Amid Lack Of Recovery Plans

A cybersecurity expert, Olatunde Olasehan, has lamented that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, due to absence of proper cyber incident response and recovery planning. Olasehan, in an interview with LEADERSHIP said in today’s digital landscape, it is no longer a matter of if businesses will be targeted by […]

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56 h. ago Digital Future: Nigeria Attracts $1bn In Data Centre, Cloud Investments

Nigeria is solidifying its digital independence with over $1 billion in investments poured into local data centers and cloud infrastructure, signaling a transformative shift in the nation’s tech landscape. With support from both the federal government and the private sector, the country is asserting its commitment to data sovereignty, digital resilience, and economic diversification. The […]

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68 h. ago Crest Africa Highlights Olorunshola’s Mission To Power Africa’s Digital Transformation

Across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name continues to stand out for his unique blend of strategy, technical expertise, and purpose-driven impact – Olorunleke Olorunshola. As a certified Power Platform developer and enterprise solution architect, he is helping organizations large and small unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and scalability through Microsoft low-code tools. […]

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5 d. ago Firm Launches Digital Platform To Promote Nigerian Culture, Tourism Sector

A Nigerian tech startup Zangah Africa is set to launch its innovative digital platform to boost the nation’s US$3.77bn untapped culture and tourism sector. The platform, Zangah.com, fuses environmental sustainability, cultural and natural history tourism, and immersive technology to unlock economic growth through Nigeria’s rich, underexplored heritage. Speaking ahead of the anticipated launch, Executive Director […]

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6 d. ago Use Our Digital Maps To Fight Insecurity, OSGOF Urges Security Agencies

The Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, has advised security agencies to use digital maps provided by his office when planning operations in the country. Adebomehin noted that mapping is an integral part of security architecture, and the country cannot be an exception if we are to combat current insecurity effectively. A […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu Commissions Kano Digital Park Vandalised During #EndBadGovernance Protest

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the North-West Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which was vandalised by protesting youths during the #EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024 in Kano. President Tinubu was represented at the commissioning by the Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. In his address, the […]

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8 d. ago Adamawa Gets Digital Boost As Fintiri Commissions Vehicle Inspection Centre

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has inaugurated a computerised vehicle inspection centre aimed at  addressing vehicular safety and environmental concerns in the state. The centre, the first in the Northeast, is equipped with facilities designed to assess vehicles’ roadworthiness scientifically, eliminating human error and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations. Fintiri, represented by his […]

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8 d. ago NISO Begins Digitisation, Automation To Boost National Grid Reliability

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said it has begun the  digitisation and automation drive aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. This initiative is a critical part of the country’s power sector reforms designed to curb frequent grid collapses and improve power supply stability nationwide. Speaking at the unveiling […]

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8 d. ago FG Backs Local Hosting, Targets Digital Sovereignty With MTN’s Data Center Infrastructure

The federal government has thrown its weight behind local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as a strategic imperative for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos, the largest modular data facility of its kind in West Africa. With a combined investment of $285 million: $150 […]

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8 d. ago We Are Determined To Empower African Youths Through Digital Marketing, Product Design Skills – Omobobola

The convener of the Sauced Expo and co-founder of Sauced Media, Omobobola Ajomale, has disclosed that his company remains fully committed to training African youths in digital marketing, content creation, product design, and project management for nation-building. In an interview with journalists in Abuja, Omobobola reiterated that the mission of The Sauced Expo is simple: […]

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9 d. ago Foundation Launches Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youths

In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where pipeline vandalization has become a recurring menace, Africa’s Hub for Skills and Enterprise Development (AHSED) has launched an initiative to empower youths and secure the nation’s oil infrastructure. Project SSE, “Secure the Pipeline, Secure the Future, Establish the Future,” aims to equip young people with digital skills […]

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1 week ago FG Moves To Curb Brain Drain With Digital Career Pathway For Civil Servants

The federal government has unveiled a Digital Competence Framework and Career Progression Model tailored for civil servants in ICT-related roles, in a bid to tackle the growing brain drain crisis and boost public sector performance, The initiative, introduced by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is designed to enhance digital capacity across Ministries, Departments, […]

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2 w. ago AULNU Calls For More Digital Training, AI Policy Engagement For Librarians

The Association of University Librarians in Nigerian Universities (AULNU) has called on its members across the country to prioritise the urgent need to embrace digital innovation by training more staff to fully maximise the benefits of technology. This call was part of a communiqué presented by Prof. Christopher Olatokunbo Okiki, University Librarian at the University […]

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2 w. ago Digital Health Education Key To Combating Clinician Burnout – Komolafe

What do we mean by clinician burnout, and why is it a growing concern in Nigeria?   That’s a really important place to start. Clinician burnout is when doctors and nurses feel completely drained, emotionally, physically, and even in how they view their work. In Nigeria, public hospitals can see hundreds of patients every day […]

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2 w. ago Plan International Engages Girls With ICT, Digital Innovation

In a bid to promote digital innovation, Plan International has engaged young girls, equipping them with deep knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital innovation tools to foster national development. Speaking yesterday in Abuja during the commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, Samuel Odili, an ICT teacher with Noble Leadership Academy, […]

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2 w. ago MTN Nigeria’s Initiative Advocates Digital Tools For Business Visibility, Growth

MTN Nigeria, through its annual staff-led Yellow Care initiative, has called on Nigerians to embrace digital technology as a key strategy for personal and community development. The 2025 edition, themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities Through the Use of Digital Tools”,  focused on empowering underserved communities with resources and tools to thrive in […]

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2 w. ago MyTax Nigeria Launches Digital Tool To Simplify Tax Compliance, Improve Public Literacy

MyTax Nigeria Launches Digital Tool to Simplify Tax Compliance and Improve Public Literacy As conversations around tax reform and digital transformation continue to grow in Nigeria, a new web-based platform has been introduced to simplify the often confusing terrain of tax management for millions of Nigerians. Known as MyTax Nigeria, the platform offers a range […]

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2 w. ago Gov Mohammed Hailed For Embracing Digital Future With Cyber Security Training In Bauchi

The governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has been commended for his visionary leadership and proactive steps in driving digital transformation and cybersecurity readiness across the State. The Executive Program Coordinator of OZ Consulting Firm, Hajiya Abi Abubakar Suleiman, gave the commendation in a statement following the successful announcement of the first batch of […]

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2 w. ago NDDC Partners Firm To Empower 1,000 Youths On Digital Skills

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is collaborating with Mathesis Events to train not fewer than 1,000 youths on digital skills. Spokesperson for the organisation, Preston Audu who revealed this to LEADERSHIP in Calabar, Cross River State, said the youths summit will steer young people away from cyber fraud by harnessing legitimate opportunities available in […]

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