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- 16 Apr 2019
Google Expands GNI Innovation Challenge to Africa
Google has announced that the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge is launching in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey in June. The GNI Innovation Challenge is inviting proposals…
- 3 Mar 2020
NITDA Plans Review of Nigeria's Digital Transformation Plan
Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, new Director-General/CEO of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unfolded plans for the digital transformation of the Nigerian government on his…
- 10 May 2024
NAN, SLTV to Partner on Local TV Content Promotion
Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured that the agency will work to promote SLTV, indigenous satellite television, in the country. Ali gave the…
- 25 Feb 2021
NITDA Mulls Review of its Act to Align with Digital Economy Ideals
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, on Wednesday, presented a proposal for the realignment of ‘NITDA Act 2007’ with the tenets…
- 4 Oct 2019
Pantami Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to GITEX 2019
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications will be leading major Nigerian businesses and economic players to attend this year’s Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX 2019) in…
- 23 Sept 2025
Aig-Imoukhuede, DJ Cuppy, Aboyeji, Others to Join Africa Breakfast Convos in NYC
BlackHouse Media (BHM) in partnership with Allison Worldwide, and The King’s Trust Group has announced the stellar line-up of speakers for the second edition of the exclusive Africa Breakfast…
- 2 Dec 2022
Osinbajo Inaugurates Omeife, Africa’s First Humanoid
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday in Abuja inaugurated Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological development in Nigeria and the continent. Osinbajo…
- 11 Nov 2014
Aflix Storms AfricaCom with Samsung Pre-installed Aflix App
Africa’s leading Video-on-Demand streaming service, Aflix is showcasing its services including a Samsung Smart TV pre-installed Aflix app at the 2014 AfricaCom in Cape Town, South Africa. Aflix which…
- 20 Dec 2022
NIMC Database Hits 93.5m Enrollment
Mr Aliyu Aziz, director-general of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), said its national database has hit over 93.5 million National Identity Number (NIN) enrollments. He made the…
- 3 Jul 2022
NCC Assures Underserved Communities of Ubiquitous Broadband Penetration
Nigeria’s grass root communities and the underserved population of the country will not be left out of the national broadband plan when the implementation comes to fruition. L-R: Freda Bruce-Bennet,…
- 7 Apr 2019
Adesina Seeks Democratization of Technology in Africa
African Development Bank President Adesina, has urged Africans to embrace technology, and governments to urgently move away from “investing in the jobs of the past, but rather in the jobs of the…
- 30 Sept 2025
Africa Breakfast Convos at UNGA 80: Leaders Unite to Drive Youth, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth
On Friday, September 26th, African business leaders, policymakers, and innovators convened at the World Trade Center in New York City for the Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC), a high-profile side event…
- 19 Apr 2017
World Bank, GSMA Collaborate on Universal Financial Access Initiative
The World Bank Group has welcomed the GSMA, the global body representing nearly 800 mobile operators and 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, to its coalition of partners committed to…
- 10 Jun 2024
Meet 2024 MTN-MIP Fellows Cohort 3
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University, has announced the 20 Fellows to participate in the third edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) following a rigorous selection…
- 17 Dec 2020
Facebook Unveils its 2020 Africa Year in Review
Facebook has released its “2020 Year in Review: Highlights” an infographic showcasing some of its key investments and work across Africa in 2020. Supported by an animated video celebrating and…
- 26 Apr 2021
RegTech Africa Launches its First Digital Magazine with Aim to Expand its Footprint
RegTech Africa, an emergent global digital tech media platform with a niche focus on regulatory technology innovations in Africa and around the world, is delighted to announce the launch of the…
- 17 Jun 2020
HP Unveils Hi-Tech Hardware, Accessories for Gamers
To enable gamers to play their best while pushing the limits of what their devices can do, HP has unveiled its vastly improved range of gaming accessories. Gaming has increased dramatically as…
- 6 Dec 2014
Efina Survey Reveals 39.6Mn Adults in Nigeria Still Financially Excluded
Findings from the Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) Access to Financial Services in Nigeria 2014 survey revealed that the number of Nigerian adults nationwide who are banked…
- 26 May 2017
Is Content Really King?
The increase in adoption OTT players have gained and the consequent dilemma it’s wrapping around operators who now have to grapple with the concern of who owns and influences the consumer. This also…
- 29 Jan 2026
Local App Developers Rake $1m in Sales in 2025- NOTAP
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has said Nigerian software developers have reached significant milestones with locally made applications generating over one million…
- 1 Jan 2021
Peter Oluka, EditorTechEconomy.ng Joins AFictF as Executive Director STEM
Peter Ikenna Oluka, a prolific Media Practitioner with bias for IT and Telecoms reporting, has been appointed as the Executive Director, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) by…
- 22 Apr 2022
FG to Implement Blockchain Technology — Arabi
Dr Dasuki Arabi, director-general, Bureau of Public Service Reform (BPSR) has said the Federal Government is set to implement a road map for blockchain technology in the country. Arabi said this at a…
- 7 Nov 2021
Cybersecurity: "NCC is Committed to Responsive Regulations for Sustainable Growth of Digital Economy" - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has stated that the Commission is irrevocably committed to boosting the nation's digital…
- 29 Jan 2024
Innovating Locally, Impacting Globally: Jumia's Drive for Tech Talent Excellence
The future is digital, but for Africa to make the most of that future more attention must be given to developing and leveraging local tech talent. Research from several renowned organisations and…
- 1 Mar 2022
Huawei Develops Technology to Stop Crude Theft in Nigeria
Huawei Technologies, Chinese technology firm, has said that it has developed an intelligent pipeline monitoring system to help tackle crude oil theft in Nigeria. This was disclosed by Mr Li Wei,…
- 26 Jul 2018
Huawei Announces Call for Entry for “Seeds for The Future” Programme for Nigerian University Students
Huawei Nigeria has announced the call for entry from Nigerian university student to enter this year’s “Seeds for The Future” programme. “Seeds for The Future” is Huawei's global CSR flagship…
- 26 May 2017
DigitalPR-Wire Named Official Media Partner for NIS 2017
DigitalPR-Wire’s innovative approach to media and PR strategy has gained more attraction as the platform has been selected as the official media partner for Nigeria Innovation Summit…
- 10 Jun 2020
NIMC Says Over 100m Nigerians Have no Form of ID
Over 100 million Nigerians have no identity, according to Mr Aliyu Aziz, director-general, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Aziz, who made the disclosure during a zoom meeting with…
- 5 Oct 2022
How Google is Delivering on its $1B Commitment to Africa
Google on Wednesday announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent. The news, which came at the second Google for Africa event, is the latest…
- 28 Jun 2021
Nigeria Runs to India for Co-WIN App to Drive COVID-19 Vaccination
Nigeria is reportedly among 50 countries that have shown interest in having a Co-WIN like system to run their vaccination drive and India has promised to share the open source software free of cost.…