Tag: #DigitalInnovation
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EBELECHUKWU NWACHUKWU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE CHAIRPERSON OF NIGERIAN INSURERS ASSOCIATION
Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu has made history as the first woman to lead the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), following her inauguration as the association’s 27th Chairperson, 55 years after its establishment. Assuming office at an investiture ceremony in Lagos, the Managing Director of Rex Insurance pledged to drive reforms aimed at increasing public confidence and expanding…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
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NIGERIA’S WASTE CRISIS: EXPERTS PUSH DIGITAL FIX FOR 87,000 TONNES OF DAILY TRASH
With Nigeria producing mountains of waste every single day, experts say the real question isn’t “where does it go?” but “why aren’t we managing it smarter, faster, and digitally?” Nigeria is drowning in trash—about 87,671 tonnes of it daily—and experts now say the way out is not just more bins, but smarter tech and smarter…
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NAN REPORTER WINS AFRICAN PRESS AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE
Digital payments and youth resilience in Nigeria earn continental acclaim Marrakech, Jan. 29, 2026 – Usman Aliyu, Assistant Chief Correspondent at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has won the 2025 FAAPA Award for Best Feature Article for his compelling report, “Swipe to Survive: How Digital Payments Tackle Youth Unemployment in Nigeria.” The award was…
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NIRA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURE NIGERIA’S DIGITAL SPACE, COLLABORATES WITH GOVERNMENT AND GLOBAL BODIES
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital environment and working closely with government agencies to combat cybercrime and misuse of digital resources. NiRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya disclosed that the association actively partners with bodies including NITDA, NCC, ONSA, and law enforcement to discourage internet fraud. Akinsanya clarified…
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NIGERIAN TECH EXPERT ZEPHIA OVIA-IKEM NAMED UNICEF NEXTGEN CHAMPION
Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, has been appointed by UNICEF as its Next Generation (NextGen) Champion for Nigeria. In this role, she will leverage her networks to mobilize business leaders, raise awareness, and help accelerate progress for children’s rights and well-being across the country. Ovia-Ikem, who has supported UNICEF’s…
