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- 9 Dec 2025
TETFund Moves to Tighten Security in Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), TETFund, Aminu…
- 19 Feb 2016
NiRA @10: Domain Name & the Growth of Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association, (NiRA) in its 10th year anniversary has continued to emphasize on leveraging .ng domain name as part of indices to galvanise the nation’s digital…
- 16 May 2015
PDP Dangles 2019 Presidential Ticket on Atiku
The undying presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has now become the talking point among close associates of President Goodluck Jonathan who have already begun moves to woo…
- 7 Jun 2010
Ovations as Aniebonam Retires from Active Association Activities
Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, founder and first president, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (Nagaff), has formally retired from active association activities. Dr.…
- 25 Mar 2019
African ICT Foundation Unveils 2-Year Development Plan on Digital Inclusion
The African ICT Foundation, (AFICTF) has unveiled a two year digital inclusion development plan for the continent targeting policy and infrastructure issues on Internet of Things ( IoTs), Artificial…
- 17 Feb 2017
NIRA: OBJ Spices 2017 Retreat, Body Records Over 15000 on 2nd Level Domain
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, elder statesman and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, added glamour to the recent retreat organized by the Nigerian Internet Registration Association…
- 6 Feb 2015
NiRA Inaugurates BoT for Ndukwe-Kalu Foundation
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has inaugurated the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Ndukwe Kalu. The inauguration was held at NIRA’s new Office Complex, 8, Funsho Williams…
- 1 Oct 2013
Made in Nigeria Phones Ready in November-PAPDAN
Plans have reached very advanced stage to launch two new Made-in-Nigeria mobile phone brands into the nation’s booming telephony market later this year, the Phone and Allied Products Dealers…
- 17 Nov 2022
NSSEC Teams Up with Coderina to Equip Teachers with Coding Skills
The recent partnership between the National Senior Secondary School Education Commission (NSSEC) with one of Africa's Leading EdTech Not for Profit; Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, is…
- 30 Nov 2021
Coderina Partners SAP, NLN to Launch INClusive STEAM Libraries Project
Addressing Africa’s skills gap in the age of technology would require bold steps to be taken in the area of capacity building. Cross section of partners and students present at the event As part of…
- 1 Apr 2016
NiRA@10 Focuses On Youths As Bedrock of Nation’s Development- Folayan
It has been a beehive of activity in the last few weeks, as stakeholders celebrate NiRA at 10. Some of the activities lines up for the anniversary were a Youth Empowerment Programme and the NiRA…
- 2 Apr 2019
Ojobo, AFICTF Boss Seeks State of Emergency in ICT
African leaders have been urged to declare a state of emergency in the information communication technology (ICT) sector to accelerate digital development across the continent. Tony Ojobo,…
- 29 Mar 2021
MSMEs Move to Improve Contribution to GDP
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country have moved for greater stake in the economy in a bid to improve their contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking…
- 29 Dec 2022
With 16 PhDs, Accra Institute of Technology shows the way to produce doctorate degrees in Africa
By Dominic Osei-Boakye Birthed in 2009, started walking fully in the latter part of 2010 at a one block building surrounded by beautifully designed containers at the premises of the Civil Service…
- 16 Feb 2016
NiRA Celebrates Decade of .ng Domain Name Management
Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA), the leading Country Code Top Level domain name registry in West Africa, has scheduled a number of activities to mark its tenth year anniversary.…
- 18 Apr 2015
Johnson Commends NiRA, Registrars on .ng Domain Name Impacts
Dr Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology has commended the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and the Registrars for their resolves to exploit the uniqueness of the .ng…
- 8 Jul 2024
NDSF@15: Ojo, Adebayo, Nnamani, Ekuwem, Nwannenna, Odusote Join DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame
Mr. Edetaen Ojo, Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda alongside the chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria and CNSSL group, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Managing…
- 18 Oct 2023
X, Formerly Twitter Now Requires New, Unverified Users to Pay $1 Annual Subscription
In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a program that mandates new and unverified users to pay a $1 annual subscription fee for sign-up. Elon Musk The announcement…
- 17 Sept 2014
PTML Wants New Duty Regime on Vehicles Reviewed
Management of the Ports & Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML), Tin Can Island Ports Lagos, has decried the new duty regime on vehicles introduced by the Federal Government under the…
- 24 Sept 2020
TETFund Seeks Increased Annual Research Funding of $1bn
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Thursday, urged the federal to increase its yearly funding for Research and Development (R&D) to $1 billion. This was as it hailed President Muhammadu…
- 21 Aug 2017
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes iSON's Strategy of Diversification in W/African BPO Market
Frost & Sullivan has recognized iSON's strategic acquisitions, partnerships and portfolio expansion that have enabled it to outpace the competition in market. iSON BPO, a leading Business Process…
- 19 Feb 2020
9Mobile, Google Partner on Workshop to Promote RCS Business Messaging
9mobile, the leading telecom operator in Nigeria, in association with Google, and Kirusa, a global leader in communication solutions over data networks for consumers and enterprises, recently hosted…
- 2 May 2023
Remmy Nweke Joins NIRA BoT
Mr. Remmy Nweke, lead consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA)…
- 26 Dec 2018
Ojobo, Ex-NCC Spokesman Now President of African ICT Foundation
African ICT Foundation, has announced a new Board of Trustee with Mr. Tony Ojobo, former Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as the president. Ojobo, who has…
- 16 May 2017
St. Saviour’s @ 22nd Interhouse Competition Commits to Excellent Child Development
St. Saviour’s Schools, Ebute-Meta, the first primary school to teach information and communication technology (ICT) as a core-subject, has promised more programmes to achieve its vision anchored on…
- 31 May 2021
ETI to Leverage Technology, Partnerships for Growth
Mr. Alain Nkontchou, chairman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent of the Ecobank Group, has said the pan-African bank will continually leverage on technology and partnerships to…
- 7 Jul 2020
UBA Group Appoints Ayoku, Alawuba DMDs for Nigeria, Africa
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has appointed Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA’s Nigeria and Africa businesses, respectively. The creation of the new…
- 8 Jan 2020
UBA Appoints Group Board and Africa Operations
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced that Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. Oliver Alawuba He succeeds…
- 29 Jul 2016
Tech Revolution: Sage Sets out Vision for African Businesses
Sage, a market leader in cloud accounting software used its global Sage Summit 2016, held this week in Chicago, to outline its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and…
- 26 Jun 2024
UBA: How Vision and Dedication Catapults an Institution to Greatness
There is no gainsaying that having a vision and purpose, gives direction to ones hustle as well as gives flight to dreams. To put in perspective, It helps you focus on what you want to achieve and…