NILDS to Boost Lawmakers AI, Cybersecurity Capacity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is set to deepen efforts to build the capacity of lawmakers on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital governance. Director-General of NILDS said the Institute would work with the Africa ICT Alliance (AFICTA) to identify gaps in legislation, advocacy and legislative oversight in emerging […]
Tinubu Orders Digital Free Zones Roadmap Within 180 Days
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, to develop a roadmap for the full launch of Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative within 180 days. Oduwole will coordinate the process in her capacity as Vice-Chairman and Implementation Coordinator of the Presidential Steering Committee on Digital Free […]
New York Restricts AI Use In Public Schools For One Year
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul New York City NYC, has imposed a one-year restriction on students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools, affecting nearly 600,000 pupils through eighth grade. The policy, announced by Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani, limits AI use among younger students, while allowing high school students to participate in selected pilot […]
Stakeholders Urge NASS to Pass Child Protection Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Advocates of children’s rights have called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Bill for an Act to establish the Child Online Access Protection and Online Violence Against Nigerian Child and for Other Related Matters. The call was made at a stakeholders’ roundtable in Abuja on Friday, where participants […]
Stakeholders Demand Action on Digital Exclusion of PWDs
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have urged government and private sector actors to close persistent gaps in digital accessibility and prevent the exclusion of persons with disabilities PWDs from Nigeria’s expanding digital ecosystem. They made the call at a digital policy engagement roundtable in Abuja, where participants reviewed Nigeria’s digital inclusion framework, identified policy gaps, and […]
NITDA Urges Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in Abuja, the […]
Musk Trial Against OpenAI Begins in US Court
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deliberations have begun in a major legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI over the company’s shift from a nonprofit research lab to a profit-driven AI giant. The trial, taking place in Oakland, California, pits Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a dispute over the company’s founding mission and its transformation […]
Digital Welfare System Excludes Millions of Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Civil society organisations in Nigeria have warned that millions of informal workers risk being shut out of government social intervention programmes because of poor digital access, weak infrastructure and exclusionary policy implementation. The concerns were raised at a policy dialogue in Abuja, organised by Paradigm Initiative in partnership with the Centre for […]
NOA, CIPMN Intensify Campaign for Mandatory Project Management Licensing
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) have intensified advocacy for mandatory licensing and professional compliance in project management practice through a public awareness walk held in Abuja. The initiative is aimed at promoting high ethical standards, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements in […]
NCAA Clears Bayelsa-Owned Pioneer Airline for Takeoff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Bayelsa State owned Pioneer Airline, clearing the carrier to commence commercial flight operations across Nigeria. Managing Director of Pioneer Airline, Capt. Henry Ungbuku, disclosed this on Thursday after presenting the certificate to Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, at […]