30 results
- 23 Jul 2026
NITDA, NAWOJ Partner to Advance Women's Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy
In a strategic push to bridge the gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to…
- 18 Jul 2019
Paradigm Initiative Announces 2019 Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellows
Following an extensive selection process involving 261 applications from 39 countries, Paradigm Initiative is pleased to announce the 2019 Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellows. The…
- 20 Mar 2024
Women for Digital Conference 2024: Celebrating Women’s Inclusion in the Digital Economy
The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across…
- 7 Jul 2026
PIN Engages 1,300 Stakeholders Across Africa to Advance Digital Rights, Inclusion
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African digital rights and inclusion organisation, says it has engaged more than 1,300 stakeholders across 11 African countries through a series of forums, training…
- 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…
- 30 Jan 2022
Digital Inclusion: NITDA Reassures PLWD of Continuous Support
As part of efforts to promote digital inclusion, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has assured that it would continue to give equal opportunities to the vulnerable…
- 7 Jan 2021
Digital inclusion: What Equal Access to Education Mean in the Digital Age
By Zohra Yermeche The COVID-19 crisis, and the impact which it has had on learning across the world, has highlighted many of the digital disparities which exist in today’s world. At a time when many…
- 6 Nov 2019
Paradigm Initiative Opens Learning Lab for Digital Rights and Inclusion
Paradigm Initiative has said that its first Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) will begin operations in February 2020, and will operate from its new headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.…
- 29 Jul 2026
NITDA Deepens Digital Inclusion Partnership with Cal-Maji Foundation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital inclusion through strategic partnerships aimed at equipping underserved communities with…
- 23 Feb 2016
Megatrends Driving Second Wave of Inclusive Digital Innovation
Technological innovations, particularly in digital and mobile platforms, have boosted inclusive growth in developing African markets over the past several years. Inclusive growth is defined as…
- 29 May 2018
NCS Calls for Inclusive Digital Development
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has called for an inclusive digital development, to enable the thriving democracy achieve sustainable growth. Prof. Sola Aderounmu, NCS President, said this in a press…
- 3 Jul 2018
NCS Makes Case for Digital Inclusion, Announces Date for National Conference
Professor Adesola Aderounmu, President, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has underscored the need for Digital Inclusion in Nigeria. Aderounmu, expressed this at a press conference to announce its 27th…
- 30 Oct 2025
WIOCC, Abia State Break Ground on Landmark Fibre Duct Infrastructure Project to Drive Digital Inclusion
WIOCC, Africa’s Digital Backbone, in partnership with the Abia State Government, successfully held the Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at…
- 19 Oct 2020
Catalyst Fund, Others Launch $4.3M Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator
Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), announced the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital…
- 24 Mar 2019
African ICT Foundation Unveils 2-Year Development Plan on Digital Inclusion
The African ICT Foundation, (AFICTF) has unveiled a two year digital inclusion development plan for the continent targeting policy and infrastructure issues on Internet of Things ( IoTs), Artificial…
- 19 Feb 2020
Paradigm Initiative Selects Olatunde As Inaugural Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellow
Folasewa Olatunde, a Nigerian second-year doctoral student at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA, has been selected as the pioneer fellow for the newly introduced Digital Rights and…
- 2 Jul 2024
WATRA Executive Secretary to Moderate Key Session on Safe and Inclusive Digital Financial Services at ITU GSR 2024
Mr. Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), will moderate the highly anticipated Session 5 on "Safe and Inclusive Digital Financial…
- 28 Jan 2012
Galaxy Backbone to Commission Digital Inclusion Projects in Anambra State
Galaxy Backbone will commission a number of its ICT centres in Anambra State, in line with its commitment to be the leading enabler of digital inclusion of underserved communities and rural locations…
- 28 Oct 2018
NCC, UK to Partner on Digital Inclusion to Bridge Access Gap
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to collaborate on digital inclusion, cyber security and capacity building to bridge digital…
- 10 Jun 2019
AfDB Plans Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility
The African Development Bank, with donor partners, will launch the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) on 12 June 2019 at the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. ADFI…
- 14 Aug 2024
Unlocking Digital Inclusion: S.Mobile and MTN Nigeria Partner for MoMo PSB and Data Bundles, Airtime
In a move that promises to revolutionize access to digital services and financial inclusion for millions of Nigerians, S.Mobile has joined forces with MTN Nigeria. This strategic partnership focuses…
- 26 Aug 2019
Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum #DRIF20 Opens Portal for Applications
Paradigm Initiative has opened applications for the 8th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (#DRIF), billed to hold in April 21 - 23 2020. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (#DRIF) has…
- 4 Dec 2020
GSMA Launches Framework to Improve Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the GSMA is launching the ‘Principles for Driving the Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities’. The Principles aim to further…
- 29 Jan 2024
Cost of Mobile Phones is the Biggest Hindrance to Digital Inclusion in Nigeria - Karl Toriola
Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria highlighted a significant challenge hindering digital inclusion in the country - the high cost of mobile phones. He said this in an exclusive…
- 5 Mar 2024
MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Smartphone Affordability and Digital Inclusion
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, in a recent interview with Arise TV, discussed the company’s efforts to make smartphones more affordable and accessible in Nigeria. He highlighted the challenges and…
- 12 Nov 2025
Group Opens Call for Session Proposals for the 2026 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has announced a call for session proposals for the 2026 edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26), scheduled to take place from April 14 to 16, 2026, in…
- 20 May 2025
FG Set to Boost Digital Inclusion Through Impact Alliance
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) is set to inaugurate its Impact Alliance to accelerate digital inclusion in Nigeria. USPF was established by the Federal Government to facilitate the…
- 3 Jun 2025
Paradigm Initiative Champions Digital Rights and Inclusion at Africa IGF 2025 in Dar es Salaam
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital rights and inclusion across Africa following its active participation in the 2025 Africa Internet Governance Forum…
- 18 Apr 2023
Polaris Bank, Network International Strengthen Partnership to Deepen Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation
Network International, enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has renewed its partnership with one of Nigeria’s financial services provider, Polaris Bank, to…
- 28 Oct 2018
NCC, UK Govt to Partner on Digital Inclusion, Bridge Access Gaps
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), have agreed to collaborate on digital inclusion, cyber security and capacity building, in what is seen as a…