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- 5 Oct 2010
Adejo Family Wins MDA Season Four
Following the eviction of the Jonas family in the on going Maltina Dance All (MDA) family reality Television show, five families will now slug it out in the grand finale to be held at Eko Hotel and…
- 22 Aug 2021
SERAP Drags Buhari to Court over Alleged Missing MDA Funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to probe allegations that N106 billion of public funds are missing from 149 ministries,…
- 31 Jan 2018
NCC Bags Web Jurist “Best Website” Award for 2017
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday clinched the “Best Website Award’’ in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) category of the Web Jurist Awards 2017. Mr Abraham…
- 2 Aug 2024
#EndBadGovernance Protests: Coalition Condemns Internet Disruptions in Nigeria
A coalition made up of 36 different civil society organizations and interest groups have petitioned federal government of Nigeria through its Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA's) chastising…
- 16 Feb 2016
NCS Offers to Partner NIMC on Database Harmonization
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed her readiness to work with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on the harmonization of various ministries, departments and agencies (MDA)…
- 1 Dec 2022
FG Reinforces Data Protection Compliance in MDAs as NDPB Extends Deadline to 20th January, 2023
In a bid to foster strict adherence to government's data protection policies, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has issued a Guideline on Personal Information…
- 27 May 2022
Satellite Technology is Ready When Needed for Border, Port & Maritime Security
By Andrew Aroh We are still trying to figure out a lot of things in terms of threats, vulnerabilities and the integration of resources. We need to ensure that the satellite realm is recognized as…
- 3 May 2016
In London, AGF Enumerates TSA Benefits, as Over 900 MDAs Join
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, accountant general of the Federation (AGF), has enumerated the benefits of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to global audience in London, saying the federal government has…
- 9 Jan 2015
FG to Issue Circular on New e-Collection Regime by Remita
Federal Government is to issue a circular and a booklet of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in a bid to enlighten the public on the usage of electronic revenue collection platform aimed at checking…
- 7 Mar 2013
Main One, Phase3 Telecom Partner on Open Access Model in Rivers State
Main One and Phase3 Telecom, two of West Africa’s leading Fibre Optic infrastructure companies, have created a unique connectivity edge that gives oil companies in Port-Harcourt as well as other…
- 19 Dec 2024
Corruption: ICPC Threatens Sanctions as 330 MDAs Fail Financial, Governance Tests
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), has revealed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in the country complied fully with ethical…
- 5 Apr 2019
PEBEC 2nd Annual Awards Recognizes MDAs, Public & private Sector Supporters for Improving Business Climate
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Council responsible for driving enabling business environment reforms across all arms of government to make Nigeria a progressively…
- 4 Jan 2018
NITDA Gets Tougher with Approval Process for MDAs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it would be more meticulous in its approval process for any IT project to be embarked upon by ministries, department and…
- 2 Aug 2021
Abubakar, Galaxy Backbone MD, Emerges CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’
Prof. Muhammad Abubakar, managing director, Galaxy Backbone was at this year’s Beacon of ICT Awards held on July 24, 2021 received Nigeria CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’ award. According to Ken…
- 24 Dec 2025
NCC Ranked Among Top 3 MDAs for Best Website Performance in 2025
Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best…
- 7 Aug 2017
IT Projects Must Pass Through NITDA Clearance, Auditor General Mandates Staff
Federal government Circular No. SGF/6/S.19/T/65 of 18th April, 2006 which mandates Ministries Departments and Agencies, (MDAs) to seek clearance from NITDA before deploying any IT project in the…
- 8 Aug 2015
NITDA, TETFUND Form Partnership on ICT Intervention in Tertiary Institutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA and the tertiary education trust fund, TETFUND have concluded plan to collaborate to improve on the level of ICT intervention in tertiary…
- 8 Aug 2015
NITDA, TETFUND Form Partnership on ICT Intervention in Tertiary Institutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA and the tertiary education trust fund, TETFUND have concluded plan to collaborate to improve on the level of ICT intervention in tertiary…
- 16 Oct 2013
Lagos, Microsoft Ink e-Government Deal
Lagos State has signed an agreement with Microsoft on the use of ICT to drive service delivery to the people of the state. Babatunde Raji Fashola , governor of the state, said the agreement…
- 20 Mar 2015
Mahlangu Emerges As Winner of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature
South African writer, Songeziwe Mahlangu emerged as winner of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature at a grand event held at Lagos recently. This marks the 2nd year of Africa’s most prestigious…
- 3 Nov 2016
Agada Urges Enugu to Adopt Research-Based Approach to Partnerships
The need to leverage on the vast developmental resources available through numerous Aid and Donor establishments to use in achieving its newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been…
- 20 Jul 2013
Telecom Investors Decry Lack of Govt. Patronage
Telecom operators which in over a decade remain Nigeria’s largest drivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) and employer of labour, weekend bemoaned government neglect of the sector, despite a…
- 28 Mar 2012
Maltina Supports Cashless Policy with Promo
Maltina, Nigeria’s premium non-alcoholic beverage drink has reiterated its support towards Federal Government’s drive of a cashless society. According to Maltina, this has reflected in the…
- 19 Jan 2017
NITDA Backs Review of Policy On Universal Software for eHealth
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has described the use of universal software for electronic health records in health…
- 6 May 2017
NITDA’s Anti- Corruption Unit Inducts New Committee Member
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in the quest and enthusiasm to strengthen its Anti – Corruption fight, and to sensitize the staff of the agency against unconsecrated…
- 13 May 2017
No Contracts for Unregistered Companies in Ministries
Federal Government has banned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from transacting business with companies and other corporate bodies that are not duly registered by the Corporate Affairs…
- 19 May 2017
FG’s New Order Guarantees 40% Local Content in Public Procurement
Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has signed an Executive Order (EO) to support local content in public procurement by the Federal Government. Based on the New Order, all…
- 22 May 2017
Zinox Commends FG for Executive Order on Local Content
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, has commended the Federal Government on the recent signing of an Executive Order compelling its agencies to buy Made-in-Nigeria goods and services, noting…
- 4 Jul 2017
NITDA Warns IT Service Providers over Poor QoS
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned information technology service providers over poor quality of services (QoS) and low standards of products. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim…
- 4 Oct 2016
Nigeria@56: ISPON Advocates for Locally Developed Software Revolution
As Nigeria moves into the 21st century its wealth creation dynamics and international competitiveness will be significantly influenced by her ability to develop, measure and exploit her intellectual…