33 h. ago NITDA hosts West African digital governance forum, calls for united digital transformation

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has urged West African nations

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8 d. ago Why local governments have zero digital footprints despite N8.93trn FAAC allocation

Despite receiving an unprecedented N8.93 trillion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) remain read more Why local governments have zero digital footprints despite N8.93trn FAAC allocation

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1 week ago Federal Government Launches Digital Scheme For Teachers Nationwide

The federal government has launched an initiative to empower teachers across the country with subsidised mobile devices and free data access to enhance professional development and classroom delivery. The Federal Ministry of Education unveiled the scheme in Abuja late Thursday. It will benefit 8,000 teachers from the six geopolitical zones in its first phase, which […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s treasury gets digital backbone in landmark move to boost revenue

The Federal Government has launched a new digital system designed to track and verify every kobo paid into its accounts, read more Nigeria’s treasury gets digital backbone in landmark move to boost revenue

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1 week ago Federal Govt Recognises PalmPay For Advancing Financial Inclusion

The federal government has conferred the Digital Governance Company of the Year (Fintech Innovation) Award on PalmPay, recognising its contribution to financial inclusion and technological innovation in governance. The award was presented at the Nigeria GovTech Awards 2025, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), and held at the Banquet Hall of the […]

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1 week ago Governance beyond balance sheet: Digital oversight as a fiduciary mandate for African boards

In boardrooms across Africa, fiduciary duty has traditionally been defined in familiar terms: protecting shareholder value, ensuring financial integrity, and read more Governance beyond balance sheet: Digital oversight as a fiduciary mandate for African boards

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2 w. ago Governor Yusuf Urges NBC To Regulate Online Radio, TV Platforms

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to extend its regulatory powers to online radio and television platforms, warning that “unverified and inflammatory content” circulating on digital spaces threatens national peace and security. The governor made the call while delivering his remarks at the Africast 2025 Conference in […]

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2 w. ago Beer prices may rise as operators, others panic over tax stamp system

Plans by the federal government to introduce and implement the tax stamp system or digital identifiers in the nation’s beer sector seem to be causing palpable fears among stakeholders, especially the three major brewing companies in the sector. While the policy was designed primarily to ensure alcoholic drinks brewed in the country pay the required […]

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2 w. ago From analogue to aligned: Why digital governance is the next frontier for African boards

Cybercrime costs African economies an estimated $3.5 billion to $4 billion annually, representing up to 10 percent of the continent’s read more From analogue to aligned: Why digital governance is the next frontier for African boards

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3 w. ago Imo boosts entrepreneurship, graduates 10,000 on digital skill

Imo State Government has graduated 10,000 youths on digital Skill-Up Programme, having successfully completed the digital training under the Imo read more Imo boosts entrepreneurship, graduates 10,000 on digital skill-up programme

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3 w. ago Recruitment: ‘No Slots For Political Godfathers’, Akwa Ibom Governor Warns

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has warned political godfathers and friends of government to steer clear of the recruitment exercise into the civil service, vowing that no slots would be allocated as every applicant would be selected on merit. Governor Eno also explained the ongoing digitisation process of the public service aimed at […]

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3 w. ago FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance consumer confidence and promote transparency in Nigeria’s $13 billion read more FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e-commerce market

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3 w. ago Nigeria Unveils Initiative To Verify Authentic Online Platforms

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic online platforms and e-commerce websites in Nigeria. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, unveiled the initiative in Abuja on Thursday. He said it aims to boost public confidence in online […]

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3 w. ago Gombe govt establishes Information Technology, Digital Economy Commission

Tribune Online Gombe govt establishes Information Technology, Digital Economy Commission Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed into law the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GITDEC). Gombe govt establishes Information Technology, Digital Economy Commission Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Redesigning governance models: A principal analyst’s role in building stronger institutions

Governance models across industries are being examined in a time when digital disruption, changing global power arrangements, and increased transparency read more Redesigning governance models: A principal analyst’s role in building stronger institutions

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