30 results
- 22 Nov 2015
Oversized Shoes for Shittu, New Communications Minister
Adebayo Shittu, minister Of Communication is an astute lawyer and a distinguished Nigerian. He is described as patient, loyal and trustworthy. Armed with a first degree in Law from the University of…
- 19 May 2026
Pantami, Ex Minister of Communication Withdraws from Gombe APC Governorship Primaries over Alleged Electoral Violations
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Gombe State, citing…
- 26 Jun 2019
N2.5Bn DSO Project: Lai Mohammed Fails to Appear in Court
Lai Mohammed, former minister of Information, on Wednesday, failed to appear before Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo Giwa of the Federal High Court Abuja, to explain his role in the approval of N2.5bn to…
- 20 Apr 2026
Nnaji, Former Minister Seeks Out-of-court Settlement over Certificate Forgery Allegations
Uche Nnaji Uche Nnaji, former minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, has indicated interest to settle out of court with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and other parties in a certificate…
- 3 Nov 2008
Good Job Nakande
Ibrahim Dasuki S. Nakande, former minister of State for Information and Communications is one of casualties of the long awaited federal cabinet reshuffle. The news came as something of a shock to the…
- 19 Jul 2023
Akpabio, Abbas, Nweke, Confirm Attendance for public presentation of Omoniyi Ibietan's book on Cyber Politics
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; a former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr., are among the dignitaries…
- 26 Apr 2010
Wafict Congress Organizers Line Up Star Speakers
Following an exceptional outing in 2009, organisers of the conference, IT & Telecom Digest, working in conjunction with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, have announced a…
- 5 Jul 2019
Documents Show Lai Mohammed Okayed N2.5Bn Payment to Pinnacle
Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information has finally made a statement to the ICPC investigators taking responsibility for the approval of the N2.5 billion payment to Pinnacle Communications…
- 23 May 2023
Pantami Leads ICT Stakeholders to ABoICT Lecture 2023
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy will be leading information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders to the 14 th Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit…
- 1 Jun 2009
W.Afri.Tel Exhibition, WAFICT Congress Begin
The West African International Telecommunications and Information Communication Technology Exhibition (W.Afri.Tel), along side West African Information and Communications Technology (Wafict) Congress…
- 27 Jun 2019
Lai Mohammed Has Case to Answer over N2.5Bn DSO Project- ICPC
Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture, is to appear before a Federal High Court, Abuja, to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital…
- 18 Jul 2017
FG to Establish ICT Development Bank
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has said the Federal Government will soon establish a specialized bank to cater for the development of the Information and Communications Technology…
- 23 Jul 2019
Buhari Taps Sunday Dare, NCC EC as Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr Sunday Dare, executive commissioner (Stakeholder Management) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as the ministerial nominee from Oyo State.…
- 4 Jul 2019
Lai Mohammed, Ex-Minister to Testify in N2.5Bn DSO Project Trial
Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted an application to list Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former minister of Information and Culture, , as prosecution witness in a trial of alleged misapplication…
- 20 Sept 2021
ADA Hall of Fame to Honour Illustrious Nigerians in ICT Ecosystem
The organisers of the Africa Digital Awards (ADA) are set to induct illustrious Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into its Hall…
- 22 Sept 2021
ADA Hall of Fame to Honour Illustrious Nigerians in ICT Ecosystem
The organisers of the Africa Digital Awards (ADA) are set to induct illustrious Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into its Hall…
- 17 Nov 2015
Johnson to Join Affordable Internet Coalition Meeting in Lagos
Omobola Johnson, former minister of Communication Technology, will open a meeting of stakeholders working to increase access to affordable Internet in Nigeria. The Alliance for Affordable…
- 8 Sept 2017
Minister Inaugurates Mass Comm., Broadcasting Buildings at BUK
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has commended the authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for elevating the institution's Mass Communication Department to a…
- 11 Jan 2010
Adenuga Bags Silverbird’s Man of the Year Award
Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. (CON), chairman Globacom Limited has won the 2009 Silverbird Man of the Year Award. He polled over 75 percent of the votes sent in by text messaging. Dr. Adenuga was nominated…
- 31 Dec 2017
TGNYES 2017 Exposes Youths to Business Opportunities, Others Receive IT Training
By peter oluka The Generation Next Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (TGNYES) has spurred young people to innovate and put on their thinking cap. The Summit, an initiative of Elbativeni Foundation and…
- 31 Jul 2012
Johnson: Business after the Hype
Her reputation precedes her. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communications Technology is a distinguished Nigerian and former Country Managing Director of Accenture, Nigeria, the first woman to…
- 23 Nov 2015
Shittu, Comms. Minister, Others for A4AI Nigeria Coalition Meeting
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)-Nigeria Coalition has named Adebayo Shittu, minister of communications as the special guest of honour for its meeting holding tomorrow, November 24. Shittu…
- 11 Sept 2022
NITRA Hails Muoka, Ibietan on NIPR Fellowship
The National body of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Journalists under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, has applauded the stride…
- 8 Jun 2009
WafICT, W.Afri.Tel Bring Innovation to West Africa
For three days - between June 2nd and 4th, ICT enthusiasts converged at the Expo Centre and Coral Hall of Oceanview Restaurant in Lagos for the West African International Telecommunications and…
- 4 Jan 2016
FG Sets up Panel to Probe Allegations against NITDA’s Chief
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications has set up a committee to probe alleged breach of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and financial abuse in the National Information Technology Development…
- 3 Aug 2016
Minister Explains Position on NITDA Recruitment Exercise
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has described the last recruitment exercise carried out at the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as lacking merit and did…
- 2 Jun 2017
FG Inaugurates Committee on Proposed ICT University of Nigeria
The Federal Government yesterday in Abuja inaugurated an implementation committee to facilitate the establishment of the proposed Information Communication Technology (ICT) University of Nigeria. Mr…
- 5 Mar 2018
FG to Set up ICT Dev Bank to Fund Industry
Mr. Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has stated that plans are underway by the Federal Government to set up an ICT Development Bank that will provide funding for the industry inoder to…
- 12 Nov 2013
Glo @ WAFICIT Shows Off new Fonepad, Others
Globacom, national telecoms operator, made a grand entry into this year’s West African Information Communication and Technology (WAFICT) exhibition in Lagos, with several new high-end and…
- 31 Aug 2015
A4AI Names Johnson, Former CommTech Minster New Chair
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has announced that Dr. Omobola Johnson, the immediate past Minister of Communication Technology of Nigeria, has joined A4AI as its Honorary Chairperson.…