FG wants Nigerians to apply for ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon

By Favour Unukaso THE Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on all Nigerian youths and IT enthusiasts to join the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by registering to participate in the Economic Community of West Africa’s (ECOWAS) Cybersecurity Hackathon. The event aims to empower citizens across the region with vital cybersecurity skills. The event... Read More

Nigeria’s six-geo-political zones to get AI, blockchain research  centres

By Bola Olanipekun THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans for the establishment of research centres for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, among others across the six geo-political zones of the country.     The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullai, disclosed this yesterday... Read More

Ministry monitors cyberspace, claims INEC, others witness 12.9m attacks

THE Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has said while monitoring the cyberspace, about 12.9 million attacks were launched against the servers of the Independent National Electorral Commission (INEC) during the Presidential elections on Februay 25 both from within and outside the country.    The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, who... Read More

FG awards over N85b census contract to Zinox Technologies

THE Federal Government through the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of the tech components and other accessories for the 2023 national census project, further justifying President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment on local content promotion. The contract, worth over N85 billion, was... Read More

NITDA rues 24% women participation in ICT, calls for more digital exposure

THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has explained that women’s participation is crucial in the digital economy pursuit being championed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.    The Head of Servicom Unit at NITDA, Mrs. Tariundu Ndoni, gave a goodwill message on behalf of the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa at the... Read More