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In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, Mr. Takao Shimokawa, Director General of the Economic Development Department at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), visited the National Information Technology…

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he may offer China a reduction in tariffs to facilitate a deal for the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Speaking at a press conference, Trump acknowledged that China's approval might be…

A top legal adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has backed WhatsApp’s appeal against the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in a dispute over a €225 million privacy fine. The dispute dates back to 2021 when…

A coalition of policy experts, civil society leaders, and digital rights advocates has raised concerns over critical gaps in Nigeria’s data protection framework, calling for urgent reforms to safeguard sensitive national information from…

The Nigerian Government has received a ₦1 billion grant from Airtel Africa Foundation to support the 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. This initiative aims to train and empower over 25,000 Nigerians with in-demand technical…

As part of its commitment to digital education, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 72 ICT centres in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly transform the accessibility of specialised knowledge within the next decade. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Gates…

The Kogi State Government has expressed its commitment to collaborating with the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to improve the quality of technical and vocational education in the state. Governor Ahmed Ododo…

In a major boost for Africa’s sustainable development, Nigeria’s APPL Hydropolis Project has achieved certification under the prestigious International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) standard. The APPL Hydropolis Project…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning against the unauthorised printing of National Identification Number (NIN) cards by individuals, cyber cafés, and organisations. The commission revealed that some…