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Stakeholders Brainstorm on National Digital Security Emergency
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Stakeholders in the Security space recently met at an ICT Stakeholders Summit on National Digital Security Emergency to brainstorm on the need for the ICT industry to respond to the present national security emergency faced by the country.
The Summit put together by the Teledom Group and Gamnet Solutions Limited, its event management partner had in attendance security personnel from the different security agencies in Nigeria.
Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, GMD/CEO, Teledom Group in his welcome address said the event was as a result of the firm knowledge of the power of ICT to leverage national security operations.
He said the ICT industry can help establish criminal databases with exciting agency-specific graphical user interfaces for use by law enforcement agencies.
“With ICT the law enforcement agencies can locate criminal callers within the cellular networks. We have to enact appropriate laws for our national cyber-security as well as protect our critical national information infrastructure,” adding that “a safe and secure society is a good business environment.”
Ekuwem emphasized that SIM card registration must be executed much more aggressively.
“Every telephone number (mobile or fixed) in use in our country must be uniquely identified as belonging to a uniquely identified person in Nigeria. Let the operators register and keep the resultant databases of their subscribers. Let what obtains in the banking industry apply to our ICT industry,” he said.
Chris Uwaje (FNCS), chairman, Connect Technologies Limited and president, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) in his presentation on Critical Software Issues & Imperatives for National Security & Survivability said, Cyber Security issues continues to challenge government operations for building a highly secured information Network for its operations which demand fast, reliable, and secure collaboration capabilities throughout the enterprise, from the data center and the desktop to geospatial applications involving multiple partners and huge amounts of data.
He said it has therefore become a strategic imperative for government to establish a National Network Security Policy and Standards to control and protect the Nation’s electronic environment and in particular, its entire operation – within the context of critical information infrastructure –where Software represents the centre of gravity.
Uwaje recommended that “our national software environment and critical solutions must be designed, deployed, managed and controlled by indigenous policy and workforce.”
The ICT Oracle opined that the National Cybersecurity agenda must be given a topmost priority and funding preference in our national budget, adding that “the ICT sector must be adequately protected by enabling policies, laws and sustainable strategies”.
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PalmPay Launches CSR Initiatives to Empower Women, Foster Financial Literacy in Northern Nigeria

In a strategic move to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria, leading mobile banking platform, PalmPay has launched a series of CSR programs across Kano and Kaduna. The CSR initiative named “Passing the Baton” represents the brand’s commitment to passing on knowledge and providing the resources individuals and businesses need to achieve financial independence and drive economic empowerment.
This initiative is a bold move by PalmPay to bridge the opportunity gap in the North by providing financial literacy training and micro-business branding support to 5,000 women-owned businesses in Kano and Kaduna. This strategic initiative reaffirms PalmPay’s commitment to inclusive development and economic empowerment, particularly in underserved regions.
“At PalmPay, we believe that real financial inclusion must be far reaching and cover the grassroots,” said Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay. “Our new CSR program is focused on supporting gender equity by equipping women with the knowledge, tools, and visibility they need to thrive as entrepreneurs in their communities.”
Through this initiative, beneficiaries will receive free health insurance, hands-on training workshops, enhanced store branding to boost visibility, and branded merchandise to strengthen their business presence.
The initiative is part of PalmPay’s broader strategy to extend its innovative solutions, expand its footprint in Northern Nigeria, while building sustainable partnerships with local stakeholders for long-term impact.
In a show of support, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has endorsed the initiative, calling on other stakeholders to join forces with PalmPay in ensuring the North benefits fully from the growing digital economy. PalmPay has received commendation from community stakeholders, as the initiative aims to serve as a model for similar projects across other northern states.
As PalmPay continues to scale across Nigeria, the company remains committed to bridging the financial inclusion gap and empowering underserved groups, particularly women and youth, through its innovative solutions and impact initiatives.
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Anambra Shines in 2025 E-Governance Rankings, Setting National Standards

Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
According to the report — a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) — Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery.
In his remarks, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” he said.
The report evaluated states based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility. Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance.
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, to reposition Anambra as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy,” Agbata said. “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”
The CGPI Report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered. For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor’s mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere.
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