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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SecDojo, a France-based cybersecurity training and upskilling company, the agreement is to build cybersecurity resilience in Nigeria, and establish a Cybersecurity Academy. This agreement was finalized on the sidelines of GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco.

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In a bid to accelerate AI development, productivity, and economic growth across sectors, Nigeria has launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The launch was announced in Lagos by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, at the unveiling of the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Collective Industry (NAICI) on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | channelstv.com | Soonest Nathaniel

In his review of Edge of the Sun, Paul Liam takes a deep look into Alexander Emmanuel Ochogwu’s exploration of Nigeria’s social ills, focusing on the themes of youth restiveness, criminality, and the harsh realities of resource exploitation. Liam, a well respected Nigerian critic, highlights how the novel intricately weaves together personal, and societal struggles, offering a critical reflection on the cycles of violence and neglect in the Niger Delta and beyond.

3 weeks ago | channelstv.com | Soonest Nathaniel

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has been appointed Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). This significant appointment was confirmed during the Committee’s meeting on April 2, 2025, underscoring Nigeria’s leadership role in promoting data privacy across Africa.

1 month ago | channelstv.com | Soonest Nathaniel

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into the data processing practices of Tiktok and Truecaller, amid growing concerns over potential privacy violations. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, disclosed this today at a press conference in Abuja, where he announced the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Act – general application and implementation directive (NDPC act – GAID), 2025.