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- 7 Nov 2021
Pius Okigbo Jnr, Emerges Chairman NCCF-ICT
The Sectoral Working Group (SWG) of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum on Information and Communications Technologies (NCCF-ICT) has elected Mr. Pius Okigbo Jnr as its chairman for the next two…
- 1 Apr 2014
Okigbo Emerges ISPON President
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), has elected Pius Okigbo, Jr. (FNCS), as its president with a new National Executive Council (NEC) to run the affairs of the organisation…
- 29 Feb 2016
ISPON Seeks Policy to Grow Local Content
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has urged government to support local content in the sector through deliberate policy that will ensure patronage and growth. Pius Okigbo, Jr.…
- 10 Mar 2016
25,000 MDAs to Use Nigerian Developed Software – ISPON President
Software developed by local companies can serve the diverse needs of over 25,000 ministries, departments and agencies across the three tiers of government. So, declared Pius Okigbo Jnr.,…
- 19 Mar 2020
Python Community to Raise Army of AI Developers in Nigeria
Python Nigeria community has pledged to raise an army of artificial intelligent developers in the country through training of young Nigeria in the use of python programming language. Pius Okigbo Jr,…
- 23 May 2013
NiTDA Tightens Noose on Cyber Criminals
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation is critical to contain the activities of cyber criminals, Professor Cleopas Angaye, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 8 Dec 2014
Experts Seek Policy to Address Telcos Forex Demand
The federal government has been urged to come up with a national strategic policy aimed at addressing the huge demand for foreign exchange by telecommunications operators to fund the…
- 13 Dec 2020
Python Nigeria Community Seeks to Connect Industry to Python Ecosystem
The Python Nigeria community is seeking to connect with industry in Nigeria to showcase its deep talent and skills. Python Nigeria is a 5,000-plus member, non-profit association, and a member of the…
- 31 Dec 2015
Experts Urge FG to Rejig IT Curriculum
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts under the aegis of ICT Experts Round-Table 2015, have called on the federal government to immediately transform the country’s education system…
- 12 Jan 2016
ATCON, NCS, Others Counsel FG on New ICT Policy
Stakeholders in the nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry are counselling the Federal Government on key areas to prioritise in the proposed new National ICT Policy. Mr.…
- 8 Dec 2016
TechDev 2016: First Software Academy Set To Open In Enugu
As part of take homes from the TechDev Summit 2016, states are encouraged to support the moves for the establishment of a Software Academy in Enugu by Q1 2017’ and in all state capitals of the south…
- 11 Apr 2017
2017 NITEC: Industry Experts to Provide Insights on Big Data, Analytics for SMEs
The date for second edition of the Nigerian International Technology Exhibition and Conference (NITEC) has been announced. According to the Organisers, the NITEC 2017 will hold on Tuesday, July 4,…
- 12 Jun 2017
NITEC 2017 to Focus On Big Data Analytics & Applications for SMEs
Data may now be perceived as “big”, but that does not mean it is only for large enterprises. With the proliferation of internet-enabled technologies, such as mobile, social media and the internet of…
- 1 Jul 2017
IBM Country Boss, Others to Speak at NITEC 2017
Mr. Dipo Faulkner, country general manager, IBM West Africa, headlines next week's Nigeria Information Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC) 2017 event, holding at the Sheraton Hotel &…
- 23 Oct 2017
Ndukwe, Okigbo, Others for Anambra ICT Summit
By peter oluka Anambra is seeking a new positioning on digitlization as it prepares for its flagship Information and Communication (ICT) Summit with Willie Obiano, the executive governor of the State…
- 10 Dec 2017
GenesysIGNITE Doles Out $10,000 Seed Fund for 3 Startups In SE
By peter oluka GenesysIGNITE , an annual event that seeks to congregate technology hubs from all parts of the south-east and south-south regions of Nigeria, has doled out $10,000 to fund three ideas…
- 13 Dec 2019
ISPON Urges MDAs to Prioritise Indigenous Software
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has harped on the need to implement the Presidential Executive Orders, as means to develop the software industry in Nigeria. ISPON members at…
- 10 May 2020
Nigeria: A Chance for Re-Awakening
By Austin Okere By March 2020, it had become very clear that COVID-19 was a global pandemic. The news media was awash with a shock announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria on her exchange rate…
- 10 Nov 2009
Ispon Elects Uwaje as President
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (Ispon), at its annual general meeting held in Lagos recently elected Chris Uwaje as its president among other official that will serve the body.…
- 26 Feb 2013
Johnson Inaugurates ICT Incubation Governing Board
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National ICT Incubation Programme tagged IDEA (’Information Technology Developer…
- 9 Sept 2014
Microsoft Nigeria Joins ISPON
Microsoft Nigeria has officially formalized its corporate membership of the apex body for software developers in Nigeria, the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON). In a ceremony…
- 19 Nov 2014
Uwaje Wins ISPON Best Software Entrepreneur of The Year Award
Chris Uwaje, winner of the ‘African Content Award”, has been declared winner of the Simeon Agu Cup For Software Excellence - Best Software Entrepreneurship of the Year 2014. Uwaje was crowned the…
- 9 Mar 2015
NCDMB Seeks Collaboration with ISPON on Software in Oil & Gas Sector
Dr. Ernest Nwapa, executive secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for a continuous engagement between his agency and Institute of software practitioners of…
- 11 Mar 2015
ISPON Honours Johnson, Minister of ComTech for Excellence
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has presented an Award of Excellence to Dr Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, in recognition of her role in initiating…
- 4 Aug 2015
ISPON Urges Nigerian Banks to Invest in Tech Startups
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), an umbrella body for indigenous software companies in the country, has recommended that Nigerian banks should emulate their foreign…
- 26 Sept 2015
Jack, NITDA DG @DemoAfrica2015 Lauds Techpreneurs
Peter Jack, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that Agency is delighted by the resilience of African technology entrepreneurs (techpreneurs) to support…
- 15 Nov 2021
Nweke Emerges Team Lead @NCCF-ICT Subcommittee
The Sectoral Working Group (SWG) of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum on Information and Communications Technologies (NCCF-ICT) has named Mr. Remmy Nweke, founding Editor-in-chief of ITREALMS…
- 20 Mar 2015
Technology is Key to Diversification of Nigeria Economy- Experts @ Signal Alliance Workshop
Experts at the Signal Alliance Customer Week Workshop organized in conjunction with Cisco recently have identified technology as one of the key component in the diversification of the Nigeria…
- 10 Jun 2024
Meet 2024 MTN-MIP Fellows Cohort 3
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University, has announced the 20 Fellows to participate in the third edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) following a rigorous selection…