Olaoluwa Adeleke, a Nigerian PhD scholar in power system studies, has urged the government and stakeholders to prioritise renewable energy and digital infrastructure as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s transition towards smart cities.
Adeleke made the call during an interview with The Guardian on Wednesday in Lagos, stressing that Nigeria could bypass years of infrastructure deficit by adopting technology-driven solutions already used in advanced economies such as the United States and Singapore.
Weiterlesen: NG: Adeleke seeks digital infrastructure for efficient urban development
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to sustained investment in digital infrastructure, talent development, and regulatory reform.
The Lagos Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, stated this in his welcome address at the recent ICT Commissioners Roundtable during the just concluded GITEX in Lagos. “Lagos must lead by example so that states across the federation can adapt and scale what works,” he noted.
Weiterlesen: NG: Lagos vows sustained investment in digital infrastructure
The president and chairman of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Mrs Uto Ukpanah, has emphasised the critical need for Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) not merely as a technological tool, but as a transformational force in governance and public administration.
This assertion was made at ICSAN's 49th Annual Conference held in Lagos, where AI's role in modern governance was a focal point of discussion.
Weiterlesen: NG: ICSAN Pushes for Policy-Driven Ai Adoption to Reform Governance
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has called on U.S. partners to deepen collaboration with Nigeria in smart cities, housing, and ICT, with a focus on co-creating sustainable urban futures that benefit both Africa and the United States.
She made the call at the 8th edition of the US–Africa Business Week 2025, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Weiterlesen: NG: Minister at UN: Abuja positioned as hub for smart city innovation
The Rivers State Civil Service is set to adopt sovereign digital platforms to empower its workforce, enhance service delivery, and set the pace for modern governance in Nigeria.
The government’s position was announced during the 2025 Civil Service Week, which commenced on September 9, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to a paperless future and digital-first administration.
Weiterlesen: Rivers civil service leads Nigeria’s digital shift to paperless future