NITDA Urges Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Growth Through Emerging Technologies

NITDA Urges Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Growth Through Emerging Technologies

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry, academia and technology professionals to accelerate digital innovation and promote inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. The agency made the call at the 20th Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2026, held in Jos, Plateau State, where stakeholders examined strategies for…

Read More

Nigeria’s Digital Payments Sector Gains Global Recognition — ISACA

Nigeria’s digital payment innovations are increasingly influencing technology development beyond the country, with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) revealing that its global e-commerce platform adopted payment technologies inspired by Nigeria’s market. The Chief Financial Officer of ISACA, Thomas Kyei-Boateng, disclosed this during the 30th anniversary celebration of the ISACA Lagos Chapter in…

Read More
Nigeria, Thailand Strengthen Cooperation in Technology, Agriculture and Renewable Energy

Nigeria, Thailand Strengthen Cooperation in Technology, Agriculture and Renewable Energy

Nigeria and Thailand are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, as both countries explore new areas of partnership and investment. The development was highlighted on Wednesday when Vice President Kashim Shettima received a delegation from Thailand led by its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, H.E. Yousef Hassan…

Read More
NCC Calls for Tech Solutions to Support Underserved Nigerians

NCC Calls for Tech Solutions to Support Underserved Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on young innovators to develop affordable and scalable technology solutions that can remove barriers preventing persons with disabilities and other underserved Nigerians from fully participating in the digital economy. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the NCC, Rimini Makama, made the call on Wednesday at the opening of…

Read More

Nigeria Launches $350,000 Funding Programme for Early-Stage Tech Startups

The Nigerian government has opened applications for a new accelerator programme that will provide selected technology startups with access to up to $350,000 in investment. The iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab is a 12-week acceleration programme under the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. It is being implemented by the Bank…

Read More

MTN’s New Africa Data Hub Puts AI Infrastructure at the Heart of Its Strategy

MTN is expanding its infrastructure business around AI data centres in Africa with the creation of a new company that could serve as a vehicle for growing its data centre, cloud and computing footprint across key markets. Africa Data Hub Holding Limited was formed after MTN entered into a strategic partnership with an undisclosed United…

Read More

ATU Takes Africa’s Digital Development Priorities to Advanced Seminar in China

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has participated in an Advanced Seminar on African Digital Development and Transformation in Hangzhou, China, with Secretary-General John Omo representing the perspectives and priorities of the union’s 52 member states. The seminar is providing participants with an opportunity to examine developments in research, emerging technologies and industrial applications, as well…

Read More

Africa Could Miss Out on the Tech Revolution Without Strong Human Capital — Jonathan

ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Africa risks missing out on the current technological revolution unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen human capital development across the continent. Jonathan gave the warning on Monday while delivering a lecture titled, “Harnessing Industrial Capacity for Inclusive Growth and Regional Stability in Africa,” to participants…

Read More
Firms Turn to Technology to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Sector

Firms Turn to Technology to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Sector

A4S, Natari Expand Agricultural Technology Activities in Nigeria A4S, an agricultural technology company, and Natari, an investment and project-development group, are expanding their activities in Nigeria as they seek to combine agricultural technology, investment and financial services to improve productivity across the country’s agricultural value chain. The companies are collaborating with Providus Bank on an…

Read More