5 h. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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12 h. ago International Literacy Day 2025: Nigeria’s literacy crisis in the ‘Age of Digitalisation’

On this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD), themed “Literacy as Freedom: Bridging the Digital Divide”, the world confronts a stark read more International Literacy Day 2025: Nigeria’s literacy crisis in the ‘Age of Digitalisation’

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23 h. ago Foreign Agents Now Hire Nigerians For Global Digital Disinformation Campaigns

As Nigeria’s digital infrastructure continues to mature and connectivity spreads across its vast and youthful population, the nation has found itself at the nexus of a new and troubling frontier—outsourcing and amplifying foreign disinformation campaigns. A recent investigation has brought to light a pro-Russian YouTube network operating from within Nigeria, raising questions about the country’s […]

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32 h. ago NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has described Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis as a “national emergency”, warning that millions of out-of-school children are being condemned to lives of poverty, exclusion, and crime unless urgent action is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark this year’s International Literacy Day, themed […] The post NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Nigerian schools can save N1.5m yearly with digital docs, expert says

Nigerian schools stand to save up to N1.5 million annually by cutting down on outdated paperwork and embracing digital solutions, read more Nigerian schools can save N1.5m yearly with digital docs, expert says

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3 d. ago INEC Releases Final Voter Register For Anambra Guber Poll In November

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final figures of registered voters ahead of the November governorship election in Anambra State. The update was given in a statement on Thursday, after the Commission’s weekly meeting in Abuja. According to INEC, voter registration was successfully concluded in all 326 Wards of the State between […] The post INEC Releases Final Voter Register For Anambra Guber Poll In November appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ITU unveils $2.8 trillion blueprint to bridge global digital divide

By Chinenye Anuforo The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has warned that achieving universal, meaningful internet connectivity by 2030 will require an investment of $2.6 trillion to $2.8 trillion over the next five years to close the global digital divide. The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint, released on Monday, September 1, builds on ITU’s 2020 Connecting Humanity […] The post ITU unveils $2.8 trillion blueprint to bridge global digital divide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCCPC issues rule to curb abuse in Nigeria’s digital lending sector

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new rules to rein in abusive practices in Nigeria’s fast-growing read more FCCPC issues rule to curb abuse in Nigeria’s digital lending sector

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5 d. ago Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders

Tribune Online Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders STAKEHOLDERS agree that Nigeria and other African nations cannot achieve universal health coverage unless digital health is implemented in an ethical, equitable, and secure manner. Speaking at the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Consortium webinar in August, which was themed “Digital Health Innovations and Data Management for Strengthening Health Systems in Africa,” the speakers stated […] Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders Tribune Online

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5 d. ago GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has projected that Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will contribute up to 21 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027, consolidating its position as one of the fastest-growing drivers of the national economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed […] The post GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FCCPC takes action on unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced on Wednesday, September 3, that it has taken steps to address the rising unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders. The Commission launched the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Consumer Lending Regulation), 2025, to tackle longstanding consumer complaints and […] The post FCCPC takes action on unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria needs resilient digital infrastructure beyond catching up – Tijani

Nigeria’s minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said the country must build a resilient global digital system read more Nigeria needs resilient digital infrastructure beyond catching up – Tijani

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5 d. ago Digital Assets Firm Targets Africa’s Financial Growth With ‘People’s Wallet’

A digital assets exchange and financial services provider, Zabira Technologies, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering growth and adoption of digital finance in Nigeria, making it a digital asset hub in Africa. Speaking to newsmen at the 6th anniversary and rebranding event in Lagos, the CEO/founder of Zabira Technologies, Isaac John, disclosed that the digital […]

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6 d. ago NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure

Tribune Online NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is firming up a cybersecurity framework for securing digital infrastructure and enhancing online safety for consumers in the Nigerian communications industry. The framework, with likely implementation timeline by telecoms licensees set for 2026, will address security challenges arising from the emerging technologies towards creating a more secure digital economy in […] NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure Tribune Online

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6 d. ago NIGCOMSAT Reaffirms Commitment To Satellite Technology For National Security, Disaster Response, Rural Connectivity

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (Nigcomsat) has restated its commitment to leveraging satellite technology to boost national security, disaster response, and rural connectivity in line with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigcomsat, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, made this known on Monday during a one-day media training for ICT […] The post NIGCOMSAT Reaffirms Commitment To Satellite Technology For National Security, Disaster Response, Rural Connectivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bosun Tijani, Pope Leo XIV, Strive Masiyiwa make 2025 TIME100 AI List

By John Ogunsemore Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named on the 2025 TIME100 AI list, alongside global figures like Pope Leo XIV and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa. The prestigious list, unveiled by TIME Magazine on August 28, recognises 100 individuals shaping the future of artificial intelligence across […] The post Bosun Tijani, Pope Leo XIV, Strive Masiyiwa make 2025 TIME100 AI List appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Communications Minister, Pope Leo XIV make 2025 TIME100 AI List

By John Ogunsemore Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named on the 2025 TIME100 AI list, alongside global figures like Pope Leo XIV and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa. The prestigious list, unveiled by TIME Magazine on August 28, recognises 100 individuals shaping the future of artificial intelligence across […] The post Communications Minister, Pope Leo XIV make 2025 TIME100 AI List appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago November guber: Soludo’ll make Anambra Nigeria’s digital hub  – Agbata

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka   The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has reaffirmed Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment towards the transformation of Anambra State into Nigeria’s digital and creative capital. He said that already the governor has taken giant steps in that direction by making deliberate investments in […] The post November guber: Soludo’ll make Anambra Nigeria’s digital hub  – Agbata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Anambra guber: INEC, security agencies unite to curb electoral violence

Tribune Online Anambra guber: INEC, security agencies unite to curb electoral violence The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has held a sensitization workshop for stakeholders to address violence and other challenges that could hinder the conduct of a free, fair, and credible governorship election in Anambra State on November 8, 2025. Anambra guber: INEC, security agencies unite to curb electoral violence Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bosun Tijani joins global AI leaders on Time’s 2025 list of 100 most influential people

Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of the read more Bosun Tijani joins global AI leaders on Time’s 2025 list of 100 most influential people

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