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Empowering Young Women in Spectrum Management

Introduction I’m excited to share a fully funded training program for young African women in their final year of studies. The program focuses on Empowering Young Women in Spectrum Management. Basically, it is collaboration between the African Union, European Union, and International Telecommunication Union. The goal is to address the gender gap in technology, promote […]

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Women in GovTech Challenge

What are the benefits of the Women in GovTech Challenge? It arises from the need inclusion and diversity in the digital transformation of governments. Innovation in governance is essential to modernize the delivery of public services, enhance transparency and accountability, and promote citizen participation in governance. As the world becomes increasingly digital, governments run the […]

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E-government in Nigeria: Fad or Transformation?

Introduction The concept of e-government has gained popularity in recent years. In Nigeria, the Computer Professionals Registration Council (CPN) believes that e-government can achieve transparency, accountability, and good governance. However, e-government is more than the presence of technology in government offices. In this article, I explore the essence of e-government in Nigeria and how it […]

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e-government for Good Governance in Nigeria

Interested in good governance and how technology can be applied and developed to meet this urgent need? Do you believe in the potential and importance of e-government for good governance in Nigeria? If so, then the 2023 Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) IT Professionals Assembly is the perfect opportunity for you to explore […]

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Empowering Least Developed Countries Through ICTs

Introduction: The category of least developed countries (LDCs) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1971, to attract special international support for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the UN family. The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023 is focused on Empowering Least Developed Countries Through ICTs. Today, 46 countries are […]

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UPU’s First Postal Data Hackathon

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is set to hold its first-ever Postal Data Hackathon in Berne, Switzerland. UPU’s First Postal Data Hackathon will take place on 23 and 24 June 2023. It intends to bring together stakeholders together from across the postal industry, including postal operators, regulators, and technology providers. The aim is to collaborate […]