E-Business
Oracle, LASG Talent Hunt Programme Graduates 50 Students

Oracle Corporation said that its information technology (IT) human capacity building programme in collaboration with the Lagos State Government (LASG) has graduated 50 students, six months after it was launched.
Mr. Adebayo Sanni, country managing director for Oracle Nigeria, disclosed this at the Oracle Day 2014 in Lagos, stating that the threefold talent building programme was aimed at promoting the State’s objective to deliver services to the citizens more efficiently.
Sanni said that through the programme, Oracle will ensure Lagos State Government Employees are ready for IT usage; Youths readiness and Workforce Development.
According to him, already, Access Bank has engaged ten (10) of the graduates, while Oracle partners are engaging some of them too.
The Oracle boss said that Oracle Academy is working with Oracle Academy members Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos State University and the University of Lagos to support the inclusion of industry-relevant content in their Computer Science programmes and to deliver Oracle database training for university lecturers.
Giving more results on Oracle’s developmental programmes in Nigeria, Sanni said that apart from Lagos, Oracle opened a new office in Abuja and hopes to replicate the feat in other areas.
He stated that Oracle has engaged over 110 Nigerians as employees; 11 interns, 94 partners and have trained over 300 others under its partner-training initiative.
He said, “Oracle instructors in Nigeria are now six (6). We have four (4) basic programmes on developing talents and building capacity of the people. Such programmes are in supporting existing talents; growth specialized talents; nurture future talents and develop new talents.
“We know that the youths are the future of IT in this environment. Earlier in the year we went into partnership with the Lagos State Government. Already, the partnership has led to the graduating of 50 people. Some of them have been absorbed by the State Government and our partners, while institutions like Access Bank acquired ten (10) of them.
“Computer Science is going to be a key part of the future. So, we are working with Universities like Lagos State University in talents enrichment and equipping existing talents among government employees with Oracle skills to support strategic IT projects as well as leveraging on the expertise of Oracle’s Public Sector Centre of Excellence to run workshops for top Information officers of Ministries, Department and Agencies on best practices, market trends and business solutions on topics such as improving service delivery to the citizens using social media.
“In furtherance of the scheme, it will help in training graduates under the workforce development programme on Oracle Database or Oracle e-Business suite for the acquisition of industry-relevant skills and opportunities for internships within some of the state’s ministries; introducing industry-relevant computer science and Oracle courseware into the curricula of universities and public high schools as well as making the Lagos e-Learning Centre an Oracle University authorized training partner,” he said.
Sanni reiterated that the programmes will assist in tackling the challenges of human capacity and effectively boost economic development in a fast growing economy like Nigeria. Sanni said that Oracle’s goal is getting the youths interested in Computer Science, driving change in ICT syllabi and thereby helping the governments at all levels to future-proof their economies for growth and job creation.
Through ‘Oracle Giving’, he said that the Company has impacted rural dwellers, especially in developing women IT entrepreneurship centres.
Oracle Day is observed yearly for partners and others to share expert advice, discuss problems and opportunities with peers, and see how Oracle can help them take control of clients’ Enterprise IT future.
This year’s Oracle Day in Nigeria was used to push the agenda that digital disruption is transforming the modern business environment, with technologies like cloud and Big Data presenting a fresh set of challenges—but also providing new opportunities, as stated by Janusz Naklicki, vice president, AFTA at Oracle Coorporation.
Part of the day’s discussion was on a Big Data & Business Analytics Track.
According to Naklicki, as organizations embark on digital transformation, cloud, social, mobile and big data are changing how business gets done.
Discovering and predicting insights about people, places and things allows companies to compete in new and innovative ways, he said while listing and explain innovative products and services offered by Oracle to IT companies to be the true business partner for the transformation.
The essence , he added was to enable them create an Information Management and Analytic capability for Big Data which allows the business to take advantage of all available data, blending traditional technology with new innovations, to make every decision in every part of the organization the best it can be at the moment that matters.
E-Business
INEC Sets Up AI Division to Strengthen Electoral System

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its ICT Department.
This marks a significant stride toward enhancing electoral integrity, efficiency, and innovation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
This decision was reached at the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held in Abuja, following a series of consultations and engagements on the global and continental impact of AI on elections.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC underscored that the growing relevance of AI in electoral matters necessitated a proactive institutional framework to manage both the risks and opportunities it presents.
“Our interactions with electoral bodies across Africa highlighted both the risks of AI—such as fake news and content manipulation—and the vast potential it holds for data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, automated voter services, and geo-spatial intelligence for logistics,” Olumekun noted.
According to him, the newly created division will centralise the Commission’s AI efforts, ensuring a harmonized approach to deploying intelligent systems that enhance decision-making, improve voter engagement, and boost the credibility of the electoral process.
“The creation of this division puts the Commission at the forefront of institutionalizing AI capabilities in electoral management.
It is also part of our ongoing reforms in areas where administrative action is sufficient to drive change,” he said.
He added that the AI Division will help INEC better coordinate its existing technological investments while providing safeguards against the misuse of AI technologies.
“We are positioning ourselves to maximise the positive impact of AI while mitigating its negative implications. This step strengthens the credibility and transparency of elections in Nigeria,” Olumekun concluded.
The initiative, INEC emphasised, reflects its commitment to embracing innovation in safeguarding democracy and improving electoral services nationwide.
E-Business
CAC, NIBSS Unveil Platform for Data Access to Private Firms

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has unveiled a new Application Programming Interface (API) integration system to allow private firms access company data from the Commission’s database.
Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), registrar general of CAC, who spoke in Abuja at the unveiling said the system would give selected private organizations access to CAC services through technology-based companies, called “super agents.”
“This is a practical step to show that the Commission is committed to meeting the expectations of our customers,” he said.
Magaji explained that the integration allows the agents to retrieve data from the CAC database for use in specific client requests, outside the standard services provided by the Commission.
“Before now, only a few government agencies had this integration, especially those involved in investigations, anti-money laundering, and terrorism financing. Now, private companies that meet the criteria can also access it,” he said.
He said the system complies with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and information such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth may be restricted.
“This is a call to law firms and companies with the right technology. We’ve started with NIPS because of their credibility. Embassies and banks can now authenticate company records directly through them.”
“There are prescribed fees. We already collect them on our portal, and now customers can also pay through these agents,” he explained.
He named NIPS, MoneyPoint, and OPE as some of the companies involved.
“OPE and MoneyPoint handle only registrations. But NIPS has moved further into validation and verification,” he said.
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, executive director at NIBSS, who represented Premier Oiwoh, managing director, said the service allows secure and efficient data verification.
“This is the result of years of effort to connect our systems with CAC. It will help users verify data within the limits of data protection laws,” she said.
She said the move is a way to lower costs and promote interoperability across the financial sector.
E-Business
FG Launches Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
A statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior’s said the initiative forms a key part of its ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.
The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience.
The platform allows users to apply for and manage business permits, ensuring that both local and foreign businesses operate legally in Nigeria.
It includes an Expatriate Quota System to manage work permits for foreign employees, helping companies hire skilled workers while complying with Nigeria’s immigration laws.
The Citizenship Administration and Management System provides a streamlined online process for applying, tracking, and managing Nigerian citizenship applications and related services.
Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are expected to access the platform through the ministry’s website: https://interior.gov.ng , Direct Portal Access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng , or contact candb-support@interior.gov.ng for support and inquiries.
“The Ministry of Interior remains committed to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for citizenship administration, while continuously enhancing service delivery through digital transformation,” the statement read in part.
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