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By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian government has boldly declared its intention to lead the future of electronic governance (e-governance), committing to drive Africa’s digital transformation through focused research, innovation and collaborative governance. This declaration was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), at the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) 2025 in Abuja. This commitment aligns directly with the Nigerian President’s priority areas, which include reforming the economy, enhancing infrastructure, improving governance for effective service delivery, and…

The air inside the Babcock University Centre for Executive Development (BCED) buzzed with focused energy. It wasn’t a typical classroom lecture; instead, over 50 students from diverse fields such as Computer Science, Business, and Information Technology were immersed in a hands-on, three-day workshop. They were the inaugural participants in the Young Creators Program, a new initiative born from a partnership between the global technology company Zoho and Babcock University. The mission was clear: to empower these young minds with low-code application development skills using Zoho’s flagship platform, Zoho Creator. “As part of our commitment to supporting local talent development in…

Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Retail report, revealing that more than half (58%) of retailers whose data was encrypted ultimately paid the ransom. This comes as the median ransom demand has doubled to $2 million and the average payment increased by 5% to $1 million. The vendor-agnostic survey, conducted with IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries, highlights four key findings that underscore the escalating threat landscape for the retail sector: Nearly half (46%) of attacks started with an unknown security gap, making it the top operational factor…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, have renewed their successful partnership for the 2025/2026 CAF Interclub Football Season. This extended agreement secures QNET’s role as an Official Sponsor for the premier club competitions: the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, and the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup. The partnership renewal, signed on Monday, November 3rd, in Casablanca, Morocco, by CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, and Cherif Bassirou Abdoulayede, Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, focuses on leveraging the excitement of elite football to drive grassroots development. As part of the renewed…

E-Commerce Success Starts with the Right Theme Many WordPress users rely on WooCommerce to run their online stores. However, the true power of any e-commerce website lies in the theme behind it. A well-optimized WooCommerce theme can drastically improve your sales performance. Top WooCommerce Themes of 2025 Here are some of the most used and trusted WooCommerce themes this year: – Flatsome – The ultimate eCommerce theme with UX Builder integration. – WoodMart – Advanced filtering, modern design, and high performance. – Porto – A multi-purpose option for both business and store layouts. – Shopkeeper – Clean design and a…

Build a Professional Website with WordPress Effortlessly Today, every business, blogger, and freelancer wants to have a professional website. WordPress offers the most powerful and easy-to-use solution for that. However, the key to success lies in choosing the right WordPress theme. A fast-loading, mobile-friendly, and SEO-optimized theme directly affects your Google ranking. That’s why popular WordPress themes stand out not only for their design but also for their performance and flexibility. Top WordPress Themes in 2025 Here are some of the most popular WordPress themes used by thousands of websites worldwide: – Astra – Lightweight, fast, and Elementor compatible. -…

By Martin Ekpeke The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) Operations in Nigeria recently held a crucial meeting with regulators and virtual assets service providers (VASPs), through the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). The high-level engagement sought to gather insights for developing a balanced and forward-looking national framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation in the country, even as the meeting underscores the legislature’s commitment to addressing both the security risks and the economic potential of Nigeria’s booming digital finance sector. The Chairman of the…

The Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) has announced the much-anticipated 2025 edition of its flagship Child Online Safety Protection and Reporting of Abuse (COSPRA) Summit, themed “Empowering Digital Citizens: Building a Safer Online Generation.” This groundbreaking summit, proudly sponsored by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), will unite Nigeria’s leading voices in technology, education, and child protection to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time — creating a safer digital space for children and young people. With key implementing partners and co-sponsors: including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Internet Society (ISOC), National…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry of the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), has officially opened voting for the 8th edition of the .ng Awards, with 88 nominees shortlisted across 19 categories. Voting opened/ on October 31st, 2025, and will run for 20 days, closing at midnight on November 19th, 2025. Over the past eight years, the .ng Awards have recognized more than 100 organizations and individuals who have leveraged the .ng domain to build and strengthen Nigeria’s internet ecosystem. The Awards serve not only as a platform to celebrate excellence but also as a powerful vehicle…

…. Landmark Africa Summit Set to Transform Digital Connectivity Landscape The local organizing committee of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CTU-EMEA) Summit 2025 on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the management of Baze University, Abuja, the host institution for the landmark event scheduled for November 27-28, 2025. The high-level meeting, which brought together IEEE Nigeria leadership and Baze University’s top management, focused on finalizing preparations for what promises to be one of Africa’s most significant digital inclusion conferences, themed “Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity”. High-Level Delegation Signals Summit’s Strategic Importance The…