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Consider a fashion designer who takes orders by phone and collects payment in cash. Orders get missed and customers outside her area cannot find her. With a smartphone, she can show her designs on Instagram, confirm orders on WhatsApp and send payment links. Her skills are the same, but more customers can reach her and … Read more

Digital literacy according to Wikipedia is an individual’s ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information using digital devices or digital media platforms, as well as the ability to navigate, evaluate, create, and communicate information in digital environments. It allows people to access information, use online services, and take part in ongoing learning. Financial inclusion, in … Read more

Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, guided by the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) 2020–2030 and the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020–2025, reflects a national commitment to expanding broadband access and accelerating participation in the digital economy. One of the key targets of the Broadband Plan was to achieve 70% broadband penetration nationwide, underscoring … Read more

Nigeria’s digital transformation story is one of both progress and paradox. On one hand, the country has witnessed steady growth in connectivity, with internet penetration estimated at around 65% and broadband access crossing the 50% threshold by 2025 (according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and industry reports). On the other hand, this progress remains … Read more

Remote work refers to a form of employment in which tasks are performed outside a traditional office environment, using digital technologies to communicate, collaborate, and deliver results across geographic boundaries. Enabled by internet connectivity and digital tools, remote work allows individuals to contribute to organisations and markets regardless of physical location. Platforms such as Upwork, … Read more

Social injustice according to the United Nations, involves “discrimination, marginalization, and the denial of rights, opportunities, and dignity to individuals and groups due to factors like gender, race, disability, or socioeconomic status.” It occurs when the rights of groups of people are not protected, irrespective of race, age, gender, or socio-economic background. This manifests in … Read more

What Does Being Offline Really Cost? Being “offline” is when an individual is not connected to a computer network or the internet. It is above missing out on trends or viral social media content. The individual’s mobile or computer device is disconnected from the online world. In Nigeria, where there are still some concerns about … Read more

Data means information collected that is used in making decisions. Examples are personal information (such as names, email address, phone numbers, and health records), financial information (such as debit card details, banking details, and other credentials to access accounts), and other sensitive information (such as intellectual property, passwords, and login details). Digital data is susceptible … Read more