Tag: #DigitalTransformation
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FEC APPROVES SWEEPING NYSC REFORM
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday June 29 approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to align the 53-year-old scheme with Nigeria’s current development priorities. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. He…
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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FROM BOOTS TO BYTES: IGP PUSHES TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY STRATEGY
Guns and manpower alone won’t cut it anymore, Nigeria’s security chiefs say it’s time to go digital. Nigeria’s fight against insecurity may soon rely less on boots on the ground and more on brains and bytes. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, alongside security experts, is calling for a major shift toward technology-driven policing…
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AFRICA URGED TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Experts say Africa can leapfrog traditional development pathways by empowering youths, fostering innovation, and strengthening academia-industry collaboration. Africa has a chance to fast-track sustainable development through digital transformation, says Prof. Clement Kolawole. Speaking at the 2026 Trinity University/Industry Management Leadership Production Development Conference in Yaba, Lagos, he highlighted that innovation, youth empowerment, and strong partnerships…
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AFRICA PRUDENTIAL’S BIG YEAR: REVENUE JUMPS 38% TO N7.19BN
Despite inflation, FX volatility and rising costs, Africa Prudential Plc just posted a strong 2025 performance—boosting revenue, profits and dividends while doubling down on digital innovation. The company announced at its 13th virtual AGM that revenue surged 38.35%, rising from N5.19bn in 2024 to N7.19bn in 2025. Profit After Tax also climbed sharply to N2.72bn,…
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AI SET TO REVOLUTIONISE PRINTING, PUBLISHING — YABATECH DON
From faster production to new creative opportunities, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Nigeria’s print and publishing landscape. A senior lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Oluwole Funmilayo, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Nigeria’s printing and publishing sectors into powerful engines of innovation, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the institution’s 22nd…
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CAC AT 35: FROM PAPER FILES TO 24/7 DIGITAL SERVICES
As it clocks 35, the Corporate Affairs Commission celebrates big tech wins, MSME support, and a cleaner companies register. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has marked its 35th anniversary with a strong message: Nigeria’s business registry has gone fully digital—and MSMEs are winning. Speaking during a Celebration Walk in Abuja, CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji said…
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FCTA TO CONDUCT PROMOTION EXAMS FOR OVER 8,000 CIVIL SERVANTS USING DIGITAL PLATFORM
More than 8,000 civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), spanning 165 cadres, will sit for promotion examinations this week. The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, announced the exams will run for five days, from Tuesday to Saturday, at the National Open University Study Centre, Kubwa Road, Abuja. The…
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AFRICA SHINES AT G20 SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG, SIGNALING RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE—NUSA PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT
Mr Smart Nwobi, President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), hailed the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg as a historic milestone that marked Africa’s readiness to lead in global economic governance. He praised President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for hosting the first-ever G20 on African soil, calling the event a testament to…
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NCC BOARD MEMBERS CONFIRMED BY SENATE TO DRIVE TELECOM CHAINS FORWARD
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) board members have officially been confirmed following successful screenings at the National Assembly. The Senate confirmed Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman, representing South West, along with commissioners Maryam Bayi (North East), Sen. Ramoni Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East). Additional confirmed members include Princess Emiko and Christopher Okorie, both…
