The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised concerns over the high rate of failed IT projects in the country. NITDA disclosed that 56 per cent of such projects failed to deliver on their objectives due to poor design, lack of interoperability, and weak oversight structures. The alarm was raised in a statement on Monday, by the Director General …

In the fast-moving world of technology, few leaders can translate complex innovation into human-centered strategy. Mr. Celestine Achi does just that—and more. From keynote stages to classrooms, from digital platforms to policy roundtables,  Achi, CEO of Cihan Business Solutions Limited, has become the defining voice in AI-powered communications education and advocacy across Africa. And now, on 21 May 2025, he’s …

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200 billion wealth, leaving only one per cent for himself, as he shuts down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Microsoft co-founder stated on Thursday in a post on his personal blog, Gates Notes, that the foundation, which is considered to be among the most …

A potential withdrawal of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms from Nigeria, prompted by $290 million in fines and stringent regulatory demands, could jeopardise digital access for millions, particularly vulnerable communities, advocacy group Techsocietal said on Monday. The warning comes as tensions escalate between the US tech giant and Nigerian authorities over alleged data privacy and consumer protection violations. Meta, which …

United States Tech Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the successful deployment of 29 more Starlink satellites into Earth’s orbit. The satellites were launched from Florida, further expanding the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX. Musk made the announcement on Sunday via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. ’29 more Starlink satellites were added to the constellation’, he wrote. According …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (FCCPC) has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of blackmail after threatening to suspend its operations in Nigeria to avoid paying a $290 million fine. In a statement on Sunday, the FCCPC’s director of corporate affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, described the company’s threat as a calculated move to induce a negative public …

The Lagos State government has commenced the second phase of its 3,300km metro fibre project aimed at fully digitising government services and building a safe and digitalised city. The commissioner, Lagos State ministry of innovatìon, science and technology (LAMIST), Olatunbosun Alake, made this known on Friday at the annual ministerial press briefing in Lagos. Alake said that the project, which …

Donald Trump will host the biggest holders of a cryptocurrency he launched earlier this year for dinner, the company overseeing the currency said Wednesday, sending its price surging. ‘Get $TRUMP. Have Dinner with President TRUMP!’ suggests a promotional message posted on the official website of the cryptocurrency named after the US president. The $TRUMP memecoin was launched at the end …

WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business will no longer be available on some older smartphones starting 5 May 2025, as Meta phases out support for devices that don’t meet its updated system requirements. This update is part of Meta’s commitment to enhancing security and ensuring the app performs smoothly on modern hardware and software. The company says the decision is aimed at …

The first Nigerian Professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management, Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has tasked the judiciary in Nigeria to take advantage of advent of Artificial intelligence (AI) to build robust cybersecurity measures for a legal system that is transparent, accessible, secure. Ademola gave the charge while delivering lecture titled, ‘Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Nigeria’s Legal System (Cyber …