By TOSI ORE THE Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has unveiled sweeping digital reforms to eliminate delays in business registration and improve service delivery. Speaking at the CAC Stakeholders’ Forum in Kano on Monday, Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq-Magaji, SAN, said the commission inherited an overstretched portal overwhelmed by surging demand, especially after the mandatory registration of Point-of-Sale […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government will roll out the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms in early 2026 to boost governance, service delivery, and economic growth. NITDA’s Director of E-Government and Digital Economy, Dr. Salisu Kaka, said the platforms—designed to be secure, interoperable, and inclusive—will build on existing systems like […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIAN students made history on Saturday as they connected with NASA astronaut Dr. Zena Cardman aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking Africa’s first live student–astronaut interaction. The event, organised by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja, was facilitated through Amateur Radio on the ISS, with a ground […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) to spearhead Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more reliable power. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the committee must deliver energy solutions that impact households, industries, and communities. He […]
By TOSI ORE AIRTEL Africa’s AI-powered Spam Alert service has blocked over 205 million spam SMS across 13 countries in just six months, the telecom giant announced Friday. The free service automatically tags suspicious texts with “SPAM Alert”, sparing customers the need for extra apps. Kenya led with 68 million flagged messages, followed by Tanzania […]
By TOSI ORE THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and other stakeholders have concluded a two-day public review of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Life Events and the draft Technical Standards for Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The event, themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange, and […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIAN Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has called on the nation’s security personnel to strengthen their knowledge of satellite and emerging technologies to meet modern defense challenges. Speaking at a training for officers from the army, navy, air force, and Nigeria Intelligence Agency in Abuja, NIGCOMSAT Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen, said warfare now […]
By OBIOMA TORI FROM Julius Caesar’s ancient ciphers to the encryption codes that shaped World War II and the algorithms protecting today’s online banking, secrecy has always been at the heart of human survival and trust. At the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Germany, this history came alive through the “Secrets Exhibition,” an interactive […]
THE Wunti Al-Khair Foundation has trained more than 1,000 entrepreneurs in Bauchi State on business management, loan application processes, and registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in a bid to expand access to finance and strengthen small businesses. The participants benefited from mentorship sessions covering financial literacy, market positioning, business mindset, and growth […]
EXPERTS at the second Africa Climate Summit have called for greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen Africa’s agriculture and energy systems in the face of climate change. According to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, panellists highlighted AI’s potential to improve climate forecasting, enhance resource management, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy. […]