Tag: #DigitalNigeria
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FG RATIFIES FRAMEWORK FOR NIGERIA’S MODERN DIGITAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM
The Federal Government has ratified a preliminary framework to establish a digitised and modern national addressing system capable of locating individuals, businesses and communities across Nigeria. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Addressing Council (NAC) and key stakeholders in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Under the new arrangement, the…
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NPC LAUNCHES 4,011 CENTRES FOR NATIONWIDE DIGITAL BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has established 4,011 registration centres across Nigeria to make digital birth and death registration more accessible to citizens. The NPC Federal Commissioner in Katsina State, Prof. Sadik Radda, disclosed this in Katsina while announcing the commencement of the nationwide exercise under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system.…
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NPC TARGETS 8,000 DIGITAL BIRTH REGISTRATION CENTRES NATIONWIDE
The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced plans to establish 8,000 digital civil registration centres nationwide as part of efforts to make birth and death registration more accessible to Nigerians. The NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this in Abuja during a media conference marking the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day.…
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NPC LAUNCHES ONLINE BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION FOR NIGERIANS AT HOME AND ABROAD
The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced that Nigerians living abroad can now register births and deaths online through a secure self-service digital platform. The initiative, which took effect on July 1, replaces the paper-based registration system that has been in use since 1988. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, NPC Federal Commissioner Dr Tony Aiyejina…
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NCC ORDERS MNOs TO COMPENSATE SUBSCRIBERS FOR POOR NETWORK SERVICE
Frustrated by dropped calls or slow internet? The NCC says telecom operators now have to pay you back for subpar service. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers whose network quality falls below prescribed standards in specific locations. The commission emphasized that consumers should not bear the burden…
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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…
