Satellite Technology to Drive Enforcement of Compulsory Insurance in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy satellite technology to identify buildings across the country and ensure compliance with compulsory insurance laws. The initiative follows a strategic partnership between the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), aimed at leveraging geospatial data and satellite technology […]
Reps Seek Longer SIM Reassignment Period
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the waiting period before inactive SIM cards are reassigned to new users, citing rising concerns over data security and fraud. The lawmakers are proposing a new timeline of up to 18 months, alongside stricter safeguards, to better align […]
ICT Day: Rural Girls Risk Missing Out as Digital Gap Widens
By: Julian Osamoto A lack of access to technology is quietly shaping the future of many in girls rural Nigeria, with growing concerns they are being pushed away from science and technology careers. At an event to mark International Girls in ICT Day, about 150 girls from underserved communities around Abuja gathered for training and […]
AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment in Financial Reporting — Expert
By Oluwakemi Kindness As artificial intelligence continues to transform financial reporting across global markets, expert have stressed that human judgment remains indispensable in preserving accuracy, context, and investor confidence. Speaking at a one-day webinar themed “Reporting Financial Analysis in the Age of AI,” media and financial communication expert, Oladele Adeoye, highlighted the growing influence of […]
Customs, Reps Deepen AI Push to Boost Revenue, Curb Leakages
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue system and tackle fiscal leakages, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the House of Representatives have ramped up collaboration through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in public financial management. The Comptroller-General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, and Chairman of the House Committee on […]
Gbajabiamila Urges Digital Skills Training to Drive Nigeria’s Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described digital capacity building and technological literacy as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. He said these skills are central to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes innovation and digital transformation. Gbajabiamila made the remarks while delivering […]
CITAD, Democracy Radio Partner on Digital Inclusion, Election Reporting
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has proposed a partnership with Democracy Radio to expand digital inclusion, counter misinformation and promote responsible use of artificial intelligence in journalism. The team made the proposal during a courtesy visit to Democracy Radio in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting in Abuja, Yasmine Salako, […]
Nigeria Wastes Innovation Potential Through Poor Coordination — Minister Udeh
By Julian Adetinuyo The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, says Nigeria continues to lose economic value not because it lacks ideas or skilled people, but due to its inability to turn innovation into industries, jobs and competitive products. Udeh made this assertion during a fireside chat organised by the Centre for the […]
Security Agencies Get Boost as New App Tracks Stolen Property
By Julian Osamoto Amid rising concerns over theft and widespread resale of stolen items in Nigeria, a new digital platform has been introduced to support efforts by security agencies to track and verify asset ownership. The system, known as the Catcher app, allows users to register items using serial numbers or unique identifiers, creating a […]
Startup Leaders Get Seats in Nigeria’s Digital Council
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s digital economy has reached a new milestone as startup founders and innovators gain a formal voice in shaping national tech policies through the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The inclusion of four elected startup representatives follows the successful election conducted by the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) under the […]