Nigerian Academy of Science to Open First Science Museum
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Academy of Science is set to make history with the official opening of Nigeria’s first dedicated science museum to the public on May 21 in Abuja. The landmark facility, known as the NAS–T.Y. Danjuma Museum and Library, was funded and commissioned in 2025 by retired General Theophilus Danjuma as part […]
SEC: AI, Data to Drive Capital Market Reforms in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s capital market is positioning data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation at the centre of investment decision-making to attract both domestic and foreign capital. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the future of investing will be defined […]
NASS to Strengthen Data Protection Laws Amid AI Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has begun moves to reinforce Nigeria’s data protection framework as concerns grow over artificial intelligence (AI), cybercrime, and emerging global digital threats. Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Sen. Afolabi Salisu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a three-day Data Protection Awareness Workshop organised […]
Stakeholders Call for Social Protection for Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for inclusive social protection policies that address the needs of informal workers and Nigerians excluded from digital systems The call was made in Abuja during a roundtable discussion on Digitalisation and Social Protection for Informal Workers in Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development in collaboration […]
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 […]