Zakariyya Adaramola

Lagos, Nigeria

Reporter at Daily Trust

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Stakeholders to address N3.4trn loss to MDAs’ financial infractions

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

Over N3.4 trillion in financial infractions were uncovered across federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in 2021, according to the Auditor General’s report — a staggering figure that highlights Nigeria’s deepening compliance crisis and the urgent need for stronger oversight in public institutions. In response, the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance will tomorrow host a high-level workshop to address the root causes of weak oversight and institutional gaps.
Nigeria eyes $20bn annual revenue from space technology – FG - Daily Trust

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

The federal government has announced it is targeting to generate over $20bn annual revenue from Nigeria’s evolving space economy, leveraging on a newly launched space security platform and comprehensive regulatory reforms.
Nigeria moves to bridge gender digital divide

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

Th National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), has taken a decisive step toward closing the gender digital divide by presenting the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at the United Nations 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
Africa’s young workforce to dominate global economies by 2050 – PMI - Daily Trust

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has said that by 20250, Africa’s young workforce will be one of the most powerful economic forces globally, bridging labour gaps in aging economies.
Tech leaders to discuss $180bn African digital economy in Abuja

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

Technology experts and leaders will discuss the $180bn African digital economy in Abuja in August. The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) has been announced and is set to be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14, 2025.
Use technology for real-time monitoring, protection of telecom infrastructure, stakeholders urge FG

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

Stakeholders in the telecom industry have urged the Federal Government to use technology for real-time monitoring and protection of telecom infrastructure across the country.
MTN, Airtel agree to network sharing in Nigeria, Uganda

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements.
Despite threat, Reps fail to secure arrest of NIMC DG over snub

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

The House of Representatives has failed to secure the arrest of Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), despite repeated warnings over her refusal to appear before its committee investigating an alleged contract breach. The House Committee on Public Petitions had summoned Coker-Odusote to address claims by Truid Limited that NIMC breached a software development license agreement.
Frequent attacks threatening telecoms investments — Operators - Daily Trust

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

Industry leaders have identified important measures to secure telecommunications infrastructures in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected. They argued that as much as the effective implementation of the Executive Order on the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is important, the order cannot solely guarantee infrastructure safety except certain internal and standardisation issues are first resolved by operators.
Group donates to health centre in FCT

4 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Zakariyya Adaramola

First Call Aid Charitable Foundation has donated essential medical equipment worth millions of naira for saving lives in emergency situations to Idu Primary Health Centre in Karimo, Abuja. At the ceremony, the chairperson of the foundation, Mrs Khadijat Fashina, said the gesture was part of the foundation’s dedication to offering hope and relief during emergency, particularly for those facing financial challenges.