The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, has called on global technology companies and local infrastructure developers to invest in Nigeria’s information technology infrastructure, assuring them of significant returns on their investments. He said investors should consider the opportunity to help Nigeria transition from a consumer of offshore digital…
Nigeria risks remaining largely a consumer rather than a producer of technology unless it urgently increases investment in local talent, digital infrastructure, indigenous platforms and data-driven innovation, members of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have warned. The warning was at the centre of discussions during a pre-summit virtual dialogue organised by NESG in collaboration…
Cassava Technologies, Vodafone Business and Elsewedy Electric have signed an agreement to establish Africa Data Centres Egypt, a new data centre project that will include Egypt’s first sovereign AI data centre powered by Nvidia GPUs. The project will combine Cassava Technologies’ extensive experience in data centre development across Africa with Vodafone Business’ expertise in cloud…
Nigerian technology entrepreneur Onyeka Akumah has assumed leadership of a newly combined Canadian financial technology company following the merger of ByteX Financial and Cenne Financial Inc., marking another significant step in the growing global presence of Nigerian founders and technology executives. The merger combines ByteX’s existing cross-border payments infrastructure with Cenne’s AI-native technology and market…
Digital Parks Africa has announced plans to build a carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria, marking its first project outside South Africa. The company, however, has not disclosed the facility’s capacity, investment value, location, or construction timeline. Its only specific technical target is a certification it has not yet achieved at any of its existing…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for a unified regulatory approach across Africa to reduce administrative bottlenecks and create a more predictable environment for technology investments. The agency said governments should move away from fragmented regulatory systems that require technology companies to obtain approvals from multiple agencies, noting that such processes often…
Policymakers, industry chief executives, investors, development partners, financial institutions, leading innovators and thought leaders across the local and global technology ecosystem are set to explore and unlock opportunities within Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications ecosystem, with a strong focus on advancing sustainability at the Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition in Lagos. The IMC…
What are the best tech skills for teenagers in Nigeria? The best skills are those that help teenagers solve problems, create useful digital products, and prepare for future education or careers. These include coding, web development, graphics design, video editing, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. For parents searching for the best technology skills for…
How can parents introduce kids to technology without making learning stressful? Start with simple activities, encourage curiosity, and gradually introduce practical digital skills that match the child’s age and interests. For Nigerian parents, technology education is becoming an important part of preparing children for the future. From learning how to use a computer to creating…
OPay has reaffirmed its commitment to the Nigerian market, saying it remains fully operational and focused on expanding financial inclusion through technology. The fintech company made the declaration at its Live Town Hall held in Lagos on September 2, which brought together OPay’s leadership, industry stakeholders, media representatives and partners. The event was organised to…