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Experts have emphasized that Nigeria’s adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be anchored on strong governance structures and enterprise leadership to maximize its potential for national development. At recent policy and industry dialogues, stakeholders noted that while AI presents vast opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and improved service delivery, its benefits can only be…

Nigeria is set to collaborate with major global technology companies to establish hyperscale data centers as part of its digital transformation agenda. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, announced this during a recent forum, stressing that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the…

Nigeria is positioning its digital economy as the cornerstone of national growth, with ambitions to expand its GDP to $1 trillion by 2030. The federal government views technology as the key driver of economic diversification, job creation, and global competitiveness, moving the country beyond dependence on oil revenues. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital…

The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) has announced plans to establish a technological hub in Nigeria as part of its mission to strengthen South–South cooperation, promote knowledge exchange, and foster digital transformation among developing nations. The initiative, unveiled during discussions with Nigerian government officials and stakeholders, aims to position Nigeria as a central player in…

Silence from Meta and FCCPC raises questions on payment and enforcement In May 2024, Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The penalty was linked to alleged anti-competitive practices and concerns about the company’s dominance in Nigeria’s digital…

As a strategic arm of stc group, sccc by stc is seamlessly integrated into the group’s digital ecosystem, enabling the delivery of innovative services and globally benchmarked security standards stc Group has launched a new brand identity for its cloud subsidiary, now called “sccc by stc” (stc Cloud Computing Company), as part of its strategy…