Pantami: The Imperative of Fact-Checking In New Media Reportage, by Inyene Ibanga     It is not news that a Daily Independent newspaper story with the headline, “Disquiet As America Places Nigerian Minister On Watch List”, claimed that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, had been...

Apple Stakes $1bn For Nigerian App     An application developed by a young Nigerian has been bought by Apple for $1 billion, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami said yesterday. Pantami, who did not give details of the deal, however, expressed optimism that...

On World Creativity and Innovation Day, by Kashifu Inuwa     Thank you for coming. It is truly a pleasure and privilege to have you this afternoon. Today is a double celebration of NITDA’s 20th Anniversary and World Creativity and Innovation Day. It is an International Creativity...

An Agenda for Media Reportage In the Digital Age, by Inyene Ibanga     All critical sectors of the society are experiencing the spectacular impact of digital technology in several different ways. The disruptive power of digital technology is pervasive across every area of human endeavour; it...

Smart City Solutions to Nigeria’s Urban Areas, by Inyene Ibanga       There is never a dull moment in Nigeria’s tech space. From one programme or initiative to another, the digital technology sector is ever-vibrant, with trending stories, applications, and innovations. As usual, the sector lived up to...

Women: Emerging Boldly Within Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem, By Inyene Ibanga     As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digital technology and computer systems, under-served/unserved communities still lack access to technology. Because there is no access, many people in developing countries cannot experience the transformational impact of...