The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed discussions about local technology capacity, cybersecurity and the financial industry’s preparedness following its directive requiring financial institutions and payment service providers to store and manage payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the country. The directive carries a compliance deadline of January 1, 2027. The Foundation for…
The World Agriculture Forum (WAF), Nigeria, has called for increased investment in agricultural technology and modern storage facilities to strengthen food security in the country. The Country Director of WAF, Nigeria, Mr Alexander Isong, made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The statement…
Mr Victor Nwachukwu, a Principal Correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has been selected for the 2026 UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technology (UK-MEET) Fellowship. NAN reports that Nwachukwu and other successful candidates emerged from a competitive selection process that attracted more than 500 applications from journalists and content creators across Nigeria and…
Northern Nigeria is a region of contrasts, blessed with abundant sunlight, fertile land and a youthful population, yet facing challenges such as insecurity, unreliable electricity, unemployment, climate pressures and limited industrial capacity. States including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara and Borno possess the resources needed to build a productive, technology-driven economy. The priority now is…
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigeria’s current security challenges require a shift from relying primarily on kinetic operations to adopting intelligence-led and technology-driven strategies. Musa made this known in his remarks at the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) Conference on National Security and Awards Ceremony held on Monday in…
Nigerian technology startups are set to access a proposed ₦3 billion investment and pilot contract pipeline through the 2026 DNICE Builders Festival, an initiative aimed at connecting technology companies with institutions seeking solutions to real operational challenges. The programme, led by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Tech Revolution Africa, is…
Lagos Innovates, an initiative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has supported more than 1,200 startups and trained over 3,000 technology talents as part of efforts to promote job creation and strengthen the state’s technology ecosystem. Olanike Aladeojebi, Head of Startups at Lagos Innovates, disclosed this during a session titled “Building Businesses, Creating…
The Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange (NICE) has opened applications for its Pipeline Clinics, a sector-focused programme aimed at helping Nigerian businesses and innovators overcome growth challenges and strengthen local innovation ecosystems. The programme is targeted at businesses and enterprises operating within six priority clusters identified through NICE’s research. These include agro-processing in Kano, manufacturing in…
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) System Builder and Automation Specialist, Ms Mary Mmoh, says digital infrastructure remains the most critical gap holding back Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. Mmoh made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while responding to questions on what Nigeria needed to build a stronger technology sector….
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and health advocates have called for stronger political commitment, increased financing, coordinated action and greater use of technology to accelerate Nigeria’s progress towards achieving its 2030 health targets. They made the call on Friday in Abuja at a meeting on the implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP). The…