Tag: #DigitalNigeria
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PRIVACY FIRST: NDPC RALLIES NIGERIA ON ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
As AI and big data reshape the economy, stakeholders say trust, ethics and teamwork must come first. Stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country deepens its digital transformation. The message came through loud and clear at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the…
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TRUST, ETHICS KEY TO NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE – STAKEHOLDERS
Experts urge stronger collaboration to protect personal data as Nigeria embraces emerging tech. At the National Data Privacy Summit in Abuja, stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector highlighted that trust, ethics, and collaboration are central to safeguarding personal data amid Nigeria’s digital transformation. The summit marked Global Data Privacy Day 2026 and the…
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FG & COOPERATIVE LAUNCH MASSIVE 1M DIGITAL LITERACY BOOT CAMP
Imagine one million Nigerians mastering AI, online safety, and digital hustles—all free, with laptops and global certs at the finish line. The Federal Government just teamed up with Clergywealth Cooperative to make it reality. SGF Sen. George Akume kicked off the Joint Implementation Committee Tuesday in Abuja, aligning the Clergywealth Digital Skills Nigeria Initiative with…
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FCC LEADS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO BOOST GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY
The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mr. Kayode Oladele, has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across Nigeria to embrace digital technology to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Speaking at a workshop and portal training held at Nasarawa State University, Oladele emphasized that the era of analog operations is over and…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
