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Oracle Partners CC-Hub on “Techpreneurship” Development
Oracle Nigeria, a global hardware and software giant has been consistent in pursuit of means to galvanising enterprises development in Nigeria.
In the latest development, Oracle is partnering with Co-Creation Hub (CC-Hub), with the aim to help the next generations of techpreneurs (technology entrepreneurs) scale up their innovative skills that would bring about Nigeria’s economic development.
Adebayo Sanni, country managing director, Oracle Nigeria while on tour of CC-Hub in Lagos with Oracle team, disclosed that the partnership is met to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and part of the Company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
He added that the grant and expertise support given to CC-Hub was born out of Oracle’s trust in the ability of the Hub’s team to deliver on the right targets.
“The reason we are partnering with CC-Hub and the grant were basically in pursuit of our mandate: to develop a pool of skilled IT manpower in the economy. We understand their mandate, which is in line with the mandate of what Oracle wants to do and we trust the grant will be use effectively used to actually build the next generations of entrepreneurs, as part of what we need to do to give back to the country where we are working, rather than Oracle doing it themselves,” he said.
Sanni added that Oracle has always sought to partner with organizations that already have non-profit orientation and given to building techpreneurs to fulfill present and future IT obligations of the economy.
On his part, Femi Longe, co-founder of the Hub and director, Open Living Labs, confirmed that Oracle has invested a lot in the Hub and deserves commendations.
Longe said, “They (Oracle) have invested in our work to train and build capacity among software developers in Nigeria and within our community through such tools as java, XQ and few other packages. They have also invested in some of the works we are doing around educating children and powering them around science and technology and engineering”.
According to him, Oracle’s supports, contributions, and gestures from other partners, have translated into the success stories of the Hub.
The supports, he explained, have translated ordinary business idea into successful businesses now making huge returns.
From BudgIT, the first to graduate from CcHuB’s Incubation Programme and other aspiring ones coming up from all fields of human endeavour, I.T, recycling business and many more, the future of Nigeria looks bright.
Secondary schools Students have also benefited from their series of training on IT and High Institutions like UNILAG and YabaTech including Entrepreneurs come around to enjoy IT facilities and also opportunity for mentorship at the Hub.
“We organize event from time to time, where we bring developers around to discuss issues that are related to the ecosystem. Sometimes, we organize events where people come to actually use their skills to build new solutions. We also do activities where we engage upcoming talents in the Universities. So, as I mentioned ealier, we organize Java user forum and through that every weekend, we have between 10-25 students coming to share skills around Java,” Longe explained.
To this end, Sanni, Oracle boss reiterated that the Company also supports organizations, both in IT and non-IT fields with the sole aim of giving back to the society and exposing beneficiaries to better living.
“We will continue to support organizations that are non- IT not because we are IT Company; our vision is very much aligned with what co-creation is doing, that is why we are partners to them. We believe, we will do a lot of stuffs with them,” he said.
Meanwhile, Longe explained that the partnership will further help in the drive for innovative ideas and programs which the company is known for.
He urged Universities to invest in IT education for students irrespective of the course of study because Technology is taking over all sphere of human endeavour.
“In an ideal situation, Universities should be building people with the skills in software programming, to be able to build those solutions; unfortunately our educational system is also dysfunctional, this is why organizations like Oracle would still invest. Even if their background is not computer science, the truth is everyone will need to understand one form of programming irrespective of what we studied, it is the world that we are already living in,” he said.
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) presents its report on .ng domain name registration and renewal statistics for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the continued expansion of Nigeria’s digital footprint. The data underscores a consistent and significant adoption of the nation’s Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), reinforcing its pivotal role in the burgeoning Nigerian digital economy.
During the period spanning January to March 2025, a total of 40,791 .ng domain names were recorded. This figure comprises 22,236 new registrations and 18,555 renewals, indicating a healthy balance between the acquisition of new digital identities and the sustained commitment of existing domain name holders to their online presence.
Analysis of the registration trends within the quarter reveals a notable upward trajectory, with a 13.92% increase in domain name registrations observed between February and March 2025.
This growth signifies an increasing recognition of the importance of a localized online identity by a diverse range of stakeholders, including individuals, startups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and larger organizations.
Notably, the .com.ng extension continues to be the dominant choice, accounting for over 60% of both new registrations and renewals. This reaffirms its status as the preferred domain name extension for Nigerian businesses seeking to establish a credible and locally relevant online brand presence while maintaining global accessibility. The sustained popularity of .com.ng underscores its perceived value among Nigerian entrepreneurs and enterprises seeking to secure their digital real estate.
This upward trajectory isn’t happening by chance. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has remained intentional in its drive for digital inclusion and domain adoption. Through public education, training via the .ng Academy, outreach campaigns, and partnerships with stakeholders across the tech ecosystem, NiRA has consistently advocated for the importance of owning a local domain. The current standing of .ng as the second most registered ccTLD in Africa reflects the efficacy of these efforts.
Digital adoption in Nigeria is no longer just about being online—it’s about owning your digital identity. And with a .ng domain, Nigerians are better positioned to assert that identity, connect with local and international audiences, and gain better control over their digital footprints.
As we look toward the rest of 2025, the Q1 results serve as a strong signal: more people are embracing the digital future, and the .ng domain is increasingly becoming their first step.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has launched a new digital identity verification tool called the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) application.
The initiative, which forms part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to strengthen the country’s national digital identity management framework.
The launch builds upon Nigeria’s comprehensive unified digital identity system that has been transforming access to financial services and government programs.
The NINAuth application introduces several key features focused on data security and privacy.
The platform requires explicit user consent before sharing identity information for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, giving individuals greater control over their personal data.
The system provides seamless access to various government services, including SIM card registration, immigration applications, passport processing, tax filings, and financial transactions.
The development follows significant investment in Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure, including a $45.5 million support from the World Bank as part of the Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project.
As the official service for integration with NIMC’s backend infrastructure, NINAuth enables secure verification processes across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
The application is available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple iOS App Store for users of the National Identification Number (NIN).
The rollout represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to digitize government services and strengthen identity verification processes.
“NINAuth is a cutting-edge suite of services including web, API, and mobile verification designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services,” said Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC.
“The platform introduces a robust layer of protection, empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information.”
The implementation supports the objectives of the recently established Nigeria Digital Identification for Development Project Ecosystem Steering Committee, which oversees the country’s digital identity initiatives.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the launch of the NINAuth app and directed its use for verification and authentication across all MDAs.
The application provides a secure single sign-on solution for accessing government services and social protection programs while maintaining strict data privacy controls.
The centralized approach to digital identity management represents a significant step forward in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to modernizing government services.
Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has set in motion a machinery to checkmate the booming copyright piracy market in the country.
Copyright piracy is said to cost Nigeria an annual loss estimated at billions of naira.
Despite the absence of a coordinated or official statistics to gauge the quantum of loss, John Asein, director general, NCC, said as far back as 2019, Nigeria lost N918 trillion ($3 billion) annually to digital piracy.
The financial damages severely impact local businesses and innovation efforts.
The commission, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), has started a project to develop strategies and tools to address the menace.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the WIPO project to address online copyright piracy in Nigeria, Asein said digital technologies have unlocked tremendous opportunities for the creative and innovation sectors.
The NCC boss said technology also poses serious challenges, including online piracy, which he said is growing rapidly.
He said: “Pirate sites continue to emerge rapidly, with statistics indicating a 6.7 per cent increase in user visits. A significant percentage of these users are students aged between 18 and 24, with social media and messaging platforms becoming major gateways for accessing pirated content.”
He added: “No industry is immune. The most affected sectors include television (43.6 per cent), publishing (27.5 per cent), film (12.9 per cent), music (7.0 per cent), and software (6.2 per cent).
“Far beyond mere statistics, the victims are no longer only foreign right owners. Many Nigerians in these sectors have also been bruised and their creative enterprises ruined.”
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