At a time when Nigeria is seeking to build a more competitive and digitally driven economy, a startling revelation has emerged at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). About 57 per cent of technology products procured by government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and corporate organisations in Nigeria are reportedly…
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…
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…
IGP Disu Set to Launch NPF Vigilant App, MTN CUG Network to Boost Tech-Driven Policing The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, is set to launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network in Abuja on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The launch will take place at the Nigeria…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…