What NITDA and Global Tech Giants' Synergy Means for Nigerian Startups  by Abbas Badmus   In a monumental stride towards fostering technological innovation and nurturing the aspirations of young minds, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined hands with global tech giants in an...

Oloriegbe: A Politician cum Public Health Expert with a Difference, by Abbas Badmus   There are many schools of thought regarding how leaders are sourced. Some believe leaders are born, some argue that leaders are made. But the Shakespearean immortal philosophy that "some are born great,...

How Nigerian Startup, Negs Empire, Produces Quality Honey Using Technology, by Abbas Badmus   Negs Empire, a Nigerian beekeeping and honey packaging company is using sophisticated technology to produce the 'purest honey' in the country and beyond, Tech Digest reports. The firm, located in Imo State, produces...

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...

eNaira: Changing the Narrative of Financial Transactions in Nigeria, by Abbas Badmus   The idea of eNaira comes from the ever-expanding developments in digitalization and the need for a secured means of effecting transactions accross borders. eNaira is a Central bank digital currency issued and regulated by...

Again, Emefiele Urges Nigerian Businessmen to Embrace eNaira, by Abbas Badmus    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has urged Nigerians to come on board the new digital offering, as it has the capacity to increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...