Digital Economy
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The Oyo State Government and some stakeholders have advocated the speedy passage of the National digital economy and e-governance bill to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. The stakeholders who gathered in Ibadan said the passage of the Bill would smoothen government activities and boost government-citizen engagement. This was the submission of speakers at a…
21 Nov
Stakeholders have intensified the conversation on the need to shape the future of Nigeria’s digital economy with targeted policies and cooperative actions.
18 Nov
Cross River State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Justin Beshel has said that the National Digital Economy and e-governance bill when passed into law would advance the nation's e-governance and digital economy initiatives. The Commissioner said this while declaring open a stakeholders' engagement forum in Calabar Friday during the ongoing nationwide consultation exercise…
11 Nov
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia is pushing forward a bold digital transformation agenda - Smart Benue - aimed at revitalising the state's economy through technology-led initiatives across key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and public safety. Governor Alia, who took office in May 2023, recently led a delegation to China to secure critical partnerships that…
9 Nov
Dear Honorable Minister Bosun Tijani, I hope this letter finds you well. As the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, your leadership has been instrumental in advancing Nigeria’s digital landscape
31 Oct
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated the growing importance of employee welfare to the growth of the digital economy, sending a strong signal about the shared responsibility of employers in protecting workers’ rights and dignity.
21 Oct
The National Assembly has confirmed working to boost Nigeria’s technology space with the National Digital Economy bill. Speaking with The Guardian at the just-concluded GITEX Global event in Dubai, the Senate Committee Chairman on ICT, Salisu Afolabi
16 Oct
The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cyber-security, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, and digital experts and convener of Ibadan Tech-Expo 2024, Danjuma Balogun
25 Sep
In the intricate realm of global development, building sustainable economic sectors in developing countries continues to be a pressing challenge. Alexander Vanderhey, a distinguished global finance leader and Chairman of Opulence Capital Management (OCM), provides key insights into this vital area of economic growth and stability. "The key to long-term prosperity in developing nations lies…
21 Sep
The Special Adviser to the President on Digital Economy, Fegho Umunubo, has disclosed that the creative industry is expected to create about 2.7 million jobs by 2025.
13 Sep
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the firm resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revolutionize Nigeria’s digital economy. READ ALSO:FG to integrate technology into education infrastructure –Shettima Shettima said this on Thursday when the management of Oodua Investment Company Ltd., led by its Chairman, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, paid him a courtesy…
6 Sep
The renewed Hope Agenda clearly recognises the power of technology and innovation to enable inclusive economic growth and development.
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Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has elected Alhasasan Yahaya of the Gombe Media Cooperation (GMC) as its new president. Yahaya emerged at the 8th Triennial national delegates conference of the Union held in Owerri, on Wednesday. He garnered 436 votes out of the 602 delegates votes to clinch victory in the poll, having defeated Mr.…
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A flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings, Access Bank, says it has completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank, in Angola, and in Sierra Leone. Mr Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Access Bank Plc disclosed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) in Lagos on Wednesday. Ogbonna said: “We are…
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The Police Command in Jigawa has apprehended seven persons believed to be responsible for cattle theft in the north-western state. Its spokesperson, Lawal Shiisu, confirmed the development in a statement in Dutse on Wednesday. Shiisu said that two of the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday after a combined patrol team intercepted a vehicle carrying three…
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Over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa have landed in INTERPOL's net following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti. Nineteen countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon and Algeria, participated in the operation between September and October. The others were Angola,…
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The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, launched a devastating air strike against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the NAF fighter jets destroyed a gun truck and neutralised several…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Adamawa has intercepted smuggled Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N18.5m. Also intercepted by the service in its operations along the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Adamawa and Taraba states within the past two months are five vehicles and two motorcycles. Mr H.K Ejibunu, the National Coordinator “Operation WhirlWind” of the…
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The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, continued on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, with the cross-examination of the third Prosecution Witness (PW3), Colonel Adebisi Adesanya (retd.). The cross-examination followed the testimony of the witness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in which…
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has canvassed an improved focus on non-oil exports to transform Nigeria’s economy for sustainable economic growth and development. Speaking at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MAN Anambra/Ebonyi/Enugu chapter in Enugu, with the theme: "Revitalising Nigeria's economy through manufacturing and non-oil export," its Chapter Chairman, Lady Ada…
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The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has detained a self-acclaimed licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Chinedu Ngwaka, for alleged fraud of N320 million. The FCID’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP. Aminat Mayegun, confirmed this in a post she shared on her X handle @mayegunAmina on Wednesday. She said that the police received a…
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Governor Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday inaugurated Ofali Agwu Smart School to promote digital learning in the state. Otti said this during the inauguration of Ofali Agwu Smart School in Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was facilitated by the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia…