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- eBusiness9 Sept 2026
UK Digital Access Programme Launches Community Connectivity Hub in Ogun State
The UK Government, through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Digital Access Programme, has marked the inauguration of the Siun Community Self-Built Connectivity Hub in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, a key milestone in efforts to expand digital inclusion and improve connectivity in underserved communities across Nigeria.
- 11 Mar 2021
Uk Pledges to Support Nigeria Deliver Affordable, Safe and Secure Digital Access to Underserved & Unserved Coomunities
The UK Government has pledged to support Nigeria in its inclusive digital economic agenda to promote the growth of the Nigeria tech ecosystem and close the digital divide in Nigeria. They made this…
- 28 Oct 2024
ATC, ProFuturo Expand Digital Education Programme to Nigeria
American Tower (ATC), a provider of digital communications infrastructure, and ProFuturo, a digital education programme promoted by the Telefonica Foundation and Spanish not-for-profit banking…
- 14 May 2026
MTN Foundation Expands Digital Access as Iwerekun Junior High School Records Stronger Academic Results
The recent access to digital tools and facilities in Lakowe’s Iwerekun Junior Secondary School has become a thing of pride. The school is one of the beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation’s What Can We…
- News3 Sept 2026
AfDB, AXIAN Launch Digital Finance Programme to Support Women-led Businesses in Africa
AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a major women’s financial inclusion programme to expand access to finance and business support for more than 34,000 women-led enterprises in five African countries.
- 9 Mar 2021
AfDB Approves $1.3 million Grants to Enhance Women’s Digital Access to Loans and Micro-insurance
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has approved two grants for research that will increase African women’s access to a range of digital financial services including loans and micro-insurance. The…
- 20 Sept 2015
NBC to Improve Access to Digital TV
Emeka Mba, director general, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has said that about 22million households in the country does not have access to digital television as the country look…
- 25 Apr 2014
NCC Commissions ADAPTI, DAP Projects in Owerri
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commissioned its Advanced Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) and Digital Access Programme (DAP) projects in several…
- 13 Aug 2020
Nigeria Partners UK on Regulatory Reforms on RoW
Nigeria has partnered with the UK government to advance policy and regulatory reforms on right of way in the country. The UK government made this known during the first Nigeria Technical Conference…
- 22 Mar 2024
National Economic Council Endorses $617m Digital Enterprises Programme
National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme in the 36 states of the federation and the…
- 29 Sept 2025
MTN Nigeria Unveils Independence Week Discounts, Giveaways to Deepen Digital Access
MTN Nigeria has rolled out a nationwide campaign to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day, offering millions of customers discounts on internet devices and a wave of consumer rewards. The initiative,…
- 29 Aug 2017
Ministry Urges FG to Implement Digital Reform Programme
Dr Adeneye Talabi, director, Technology Acquisition and Adaptation, Ministry of Science and Technology has urged the Federal Government to implement its reform programme aimed at growing the nation’s…
- 4 Jun 2015
NCC Takes Digital Learning to 10,000 School Girls in Agege
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commissioned more projects under its Digital Access Programme (DAP) aimed at impacting digital knowledge to over 10,000 school girls drawn from five…
- 20 Apr 2019
FG Can Tap $13Bn New Tax Revenue with Digital ID Programmes
Nigeria is seen generating $13 billion in additional tax revenue if she could digitalise her identification programmes. This is according to a new McKinsey Global Institute report, which…
- 20 Apr 2015
Startimes Introduces New Channels to Boost Digital TV Access
StarTimes has introduced additional channels to its television bouquet, designed to further enrich its content, and enhance access for the delight of television viewers. This was highlighted when the…
- 9 Mar 2022
British High Commissioner Seeks Increased Access to Internet for Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, said the country needs a combination of, increased access to safe, affordable, faster and better quality internet, an encouraging regulatory…
- 5 Aug 2020
UK Govt, Greenfields Law partner FG to Host Technical Conference on Right of Way
The UK Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme and Greenfields Law, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission…
- 2 Feb 2024
Open Access Data Centres Launches New Partner Programme
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group company, has launched an exclusive channel partner programme in the DRC, Nigeria, and South Africa. OADC says the programme, called CODI, aims to…
- 4 Mar 2021
UK Govt, Greenfields Law, FG partner to Bridge Digital Inclusion Gap
The UK Government’s Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme and Greenfields Law, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications…
- 14 Aug 2020
Danbatta, NCC Boss Says RoW Reforms Will Deepen Broadband Penetration
The technical assistance on Right of Way (RoW) reforms will assist in our quest for deepening broadband penetration in Nigeria, according to Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigeria…
- 10 Aug 2020
All You Need to Know About UK/Nigeria Right of Way Conference Holding this Thursday August 13th, 2020
All is now set for the National Technical Conference on Right of Way and Site Build Permitting being organized by the UK Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme and Greenfields Law, in…
- 2 Jul 2026
UK Deepens Digital Partnership with Nigeria to Drive Inclusive Growth
The United Kingdom has announced expanded collaboration with Nigeria to accelerate the country’s digital economy through a package of initiatives delivered under the UK’s Digital Access Programme. At…
- 24 Dec 2024
Firm Partners Access Bank to Train Youths in Digital Skills
NerdzFactory Foundation in collaboration with the Access Bank, has trained over 518 youths in digital skills. The two weeks virtual training, Youth Transition Program (YTP) 5.0, was meant to equip…
- 23 Jan 2026
NITDA Commits to Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital development following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for…
- 12 Dec 2021
Cybersafe Foundation to Train 2,400 Girls in Digital Skills
Cybersafe Foundation, a cybersecurity awareness creator has unveiled the DigiGirls Project, enabled by the commitment and funding from the UK Government. This is aimed at lowering the digital gender…
- 26 May 2024
Nigeria Showcases Digital Social Investments at APRA 2024
Nigeria through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showcased various digital social investments at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association…
- 18 Nov 2025
UK Government, Blue Sapphire Hub Partner to Accelerate Digital Adoption in Northern Nigeria
The UK Government, through its Digital Access Programme, has partnered Blue Sapphire Hub, a leading Civil Society Organisation, to scale digital literacy and inclusion in rural communities across…
- 19 Mar 2024
Nigeria Digital ID4D Project to Revolutionize Identification, Access to Services
Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, says Nigeria Digital ID4D Project will help in revolutionising identification and access to services. Akume said this on Tuesday…
- 19 Jun 2026
How a New NITDA-TikTok Partnership Could Transform Thousands of Nigerian Businesses
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have launched a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with digital commerce…
- 12 Jan 2022
NCC Boss, Danbatta, to Deliver Fountain University's Convocation Lecture
Apparently spurred by the vision, objectives and successes of policies, programmes and projects instituted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to bridge the digital divide and encourage…