Inclusive growth has become one of the most comfortable phrases in Nigerian technology policy. It is easy to print on a conference banner but much harder to put into practice. It is one pillar of RISE 2026, the 20th International Conference on Technology and Computing, themed “Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth […]
Technology Is the Easy Part: Why Digital Transformation Keeps Failing Digital transformation failure creates a specific kind of exhaustion. It doesn’t just come from the work failing initially, but from watching something you built with care, attention to detail and belief get quietly set aside as if your effort did not matter. It is a […]
Data localisation compliance is about to become the defining data protection challenge for Nigeria’s financial sector. The Central Bank of Nigeria has drawn a firm line: by January 1, 2027, every bank, fintech, mobile money operator, and payment service provider operating in Nigeria must store and manage all payment transaction data locally. The directive is […]
Chapter 2: Doing Everything Right When Identity Verification Fails the Legitimate User In Chapter 1, I described how the theft of my phones led to something far more significant than the loss of physical devices. The attackers gained access to one of my social media accounts, changed my name, replaced my photograph, and effectively took […]
Chapter 1: The First Violation – Digital Identity Theft – What It Took, What It Meant, and Why It Matters This is the first in a five-part series on digital identity theft, automated systems, and platform accountability, drawn from my own experience and viewed through my work in technology policy and data protection. In February […]
In February 2026, my phones were stolen. That was the first violation. What followed was something far stranger: one of my major online accounts was compromised. It became a months-long, unexpected ordeal in which an automated system repeatedly blocked my attempts to reclaim my own digital identity. It was a second, quieter, and in some […]
I was recently featured in Leadership Newspapers on the ongoing debate surrounding the electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria. The core question is straightforward: Does Nigeria have the technical capacity to transmit election results electronically in real time? My position is clear. Electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria is entirely feasible with existing […]
User-Friendly but Human-Hostile: The Ethics Gap in Modern Tech Is your data protected, or is it waiting for a higher bidder? Being “digital” doesn’t make us caring or responsible. If the system is heartless, why are we looking for a soul? The great danger of smart technology lies in an uncaring society. Code is easy. […]
Introduction: Protecting Yourself During Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Every October, the world observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. It is a global initiative reminding everyone that online safety begins with awareness. Cyber threats persist. This year, online scams, phishing links, and fake grant offers are increasing across emails, social media, and messaging platforms. Many of these […]
HackJos 2025: Igniting MSME Growth through Innovation in Nigeria Innovation is no longer a choice. It’s a necessity for growth. That’s why I am honoured to join HackJos 2025 as one of the speakers. This is a special moment as nHub marks 10 impactful years of nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology development in Nigeria. This […]