Opinion

A Case for NITDA Bill 2021 Towards Economic Renewal, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu

A Case for NITDA Bill 2021 Towards Economic Renewal, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   There is no denying the fact that Nigeria has a competitive advantage to become the global talent factory in the technology sector with the capacity to earn over $40 billion annually. The Director-General...

A Second Look at Yahaya Bello’s World Bank Transparency Award, by Nafisat Bello

A Second Look at Yahaya Bello's World Bank Transparency Award, by Nafisat Bello   Governor Yahaya Bello's work rate, tight schedule and the fact that he has packed his cabinet with equally youthful commissioners and aides are responsible for the way Kogi state is often in...

Between NITDA Bill and NCC Mandate, by Abbas Badmus

Between NITDA Bill and NCC Mandate, by Abbas Badmus   The National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cyber Security recently put on hold a public hearing on the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Bill 2021, when it couldn’t form a quorum. Since the postponement of...

Collective Engagement Towards Achieving a Connected World, by Zeenat Sambo

Collective Engagement Towards Achieving a Connected World, by Zeenat Sambo   Over the years, it has been heartwarming to observe how the federal government, tech enthusiasts, stakeholders, and players in the tech innovation ecosystem are advocating for digital literacy and inclusion to ensure Nigerians are part...

20 Years After, Alumni, Community Rally Support for AUN Schools’ Improvement Project, by Dan Okereke

20 Years After, Alumni, Community Rally Support for AUN Schools’ Improvement Project, by Dan Okereke An adage says the only reward for success is a hunger for more success. Twenty years after their establishment and currently rated among the five best colleges in Nigeria, the...

The Necessity of NITDA Amendments for Digital Economy, by Fom Gyem

The Necessity of NITDA Amendments for Digital Economy, by Fom Gyem   A complete misunderstanding of the NITDA 2021 bill has unnecessarily stirred controversy in the tech media and sparked panic in the industry leading to a series of obviously malicious media warfare. The proposed bill, which...