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…
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…
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 Police Resource Centre in the Federal Capital Territory as part of ongoing efforts by the…
Dr. Richard Okoye Says Digital Healthcare, Advanced Treatment and Local Expertise Can Keep Nigerians From Seeking Care Abroad Founder of Save-A-Life Mission Hospital, Port Harcourt, Dr. Richard Okoye, has said Nigeria can reverse its medical tourism trend and improve its low life expectancy through sustained investment in technology, local healthcare capacity and collaboration with Nigerian…
Nigerian education technology company Heels and Tech, led by entrepreneur Bisola Alabi, has been selected for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Nigeria. The company will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding, alongside expert support aimed at helping it expand its impact across education and technology. The selection places Alabi and Heels and…
The robotics landscape in Nigeria is gradually evolving. What was once largely associated with university laboratories, technology competitions and students developing small machines for exhibitions is now giving way to a growing wave of companies transforming robotics and artificial intelligence into practical solutions for education, security, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors. From developing intelligent…
Technology is changing the workplace faster than ever. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, robotics, cloud computing and digital platforms are transforming how businesses operate and how people perform their jobs. This has led to an important question for students, graduates and professionals in Nigeria: What skills will be replaced by technology, and what should I learn…