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- 21 Feb 2021
Leo Stan Ekeh - the Iconic ICT Entrepreneur @ 65
The man, Leo Stan Ekeh arguably Nigeria’s foremost tech guru and serial digital entrepreneur has championed many firsts in the Nigerian ICT sector. Leo Stan Ekeh Mr. Ekeh is the Chairman of Zinox…
- 26 Sept 2012
BoI Creates Special Fund for ICT Entrepreneurs
Bank of Industry (BOI) is to create a special funding window for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector operators, in order to boost the economy. Evelyn Oputu, chief executive…
- 13 Dec 2020
MTN Nigeria Empowers 2,000 Young Entrepreneurs on ICT Skills
The fourth phase of the MTN ICT & Business Skills Training, being implemented by the MTN Foundation alongside its partners - Google, Cisco and Oracle - was wrapped up neatly with a virtual…
- 22 Mar 2024
Kodex Africa, Anambra State ICT Agency Host Young EDC Entrepreneurs on Innovation, Entrepreneurship Tips
Kodex Africa and the Anambra State ICT Agency on Thursday,21st March 2024, played host to a delegation of budding entrepreneurs from the Enterprise Development Centre (@EDC4SME), fostering innovation…
- 26 Jun 2013
Asolo, IT Entrepreneur Calls for Govt Support in ICT
Peter Asolo, chief executive officer, PetVini Global Concepts Limited has called on the federal government to rethink the strategies to developed the country’s information and technology sector.…
- 20 Oct 2023
300 Entrepreneurs to Receive N90m Grant as MTN Foundation Closes ICT and Business Skills Training
Three hundred young entrepreneurs are set to receive N90m in equipment grants from the MTN Foundation, following the conclusion of the sixth phase of the ICT and Business Skills training. The…
- 24 Nov 2014
ZinoX Boss Says Women can Lead 21st Century ICT industry
Women entrepreneurs can lead today’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry with the right mix of innovation, business focus, accountability and ambition, according to Leo Stan…
- 22 Apr 2013
Johnson, ICT Minister Launches iDEA
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology at the weekend launched the National ICT Incubation Programme tagged Information Technology Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator…
- 5 Jun 2022
200 Youths Receive Equipment Grants at MTN Foundation’s ICT and Business Skills Training
Entrepreneurs seem to agree that growing and scaling a business is tasking. Fortunately, the availability of finances helps to drive business growth. Some business owners get financial aid from…
- 29 Jul 2016
HTC Mulls Youths ‘TechPreneurship’ Skills Development Programme
High Tech Centre (HTC), a non-governmental organisation will be training youths in Nigeria on how to develop ICT skills that will transform them into technology entrepreneurs at its 2016 ICT Summer…
- 25 May 2025
Seun Dania Wins Double Honours as Alpha-Geek Clinches Top ICT Award
Serial entrepreneur Seun Dania recently garnered significant recognition, taking home two individual awards, while his company, Alpha-Geek Technologies, also received a prestigious honour. Dania's…
- 26 May 2022
Nnamani to Chair 2022 DigitalSENSE Forum
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, president, Medallion Data Centres Limited, has been named the chairman of the twin event of the 2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D)…
- 20 May 2016
ICT SMEs Are Vital for Socioeconomic Growth- ITU
ICT-enabled entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particularly relevant role in ensuring economic growth in a sustainable and inclusive manner, Houlin Zhao, ITU…
- 10 Oct 2015
FG Renews Efforts to Nurture ICT Innovators
The Federal Government has vowed to continue to nurture information communication technology innovators in the country through the provision of friendly policies, enabling environment and legislative…
- 2 Apr 2016
1000 Nigerians To Benefit from NITDA, Startpreneur Partnership
In recognition of the place of entrepreneurs development in deepening the nation's ICT sector, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into partnership with…
- 6 Jul 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 to Prioritize Economic Development, Expanding Global Connectivity
A range of hot topics, including the Internet of Things (IoT); 5G mobile technologies; fostering ICT start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovation; developing cloud infrastructure; attracting investment;…
- 9 Nov 2020
Nnamani Gets Special Recognition for Contributions to Telecom Sector at NTITA 2020
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, the Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Communications Limited was on Saturday given a special recognition at year’s Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards (NTITA).…
- 26 Feb 2013
Johnson Inaugurates ICT Incubation Governing Board
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National ICT Incubation Programme tagged IDEA (’Information Technology Developer…
- 18 Mar 2016
NGO, US Consul to Train 57 Nigerian Girls on ICT
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Hacey Health Initiative, on Thursday said it would train 57 Nigerian girls in software engineering and Information Communication Technology (ICT) entrepreneurship. Mr…
- 18 May 2016
WTIS Day Focuses on ‘ICT Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’
World Telecommunication and Information Society celebrated the fact that billions of people around the world are now connected to a smart, networked environment and looked ahead to new and previously…
- 4 Aug 2016
Entrepreneurs Come Together for 3rd Edition Of #TheSMjury
Entrepreneurs from all walks of life stormed the recent ICT and Telecommunication industry (ICTEL Expo) tagged ‘Building Your Digital Empire’ to address the challenges faced by the Entrepreneurs in…
- 2 Feb 2019
The USPF Changemaker Challenge 2018 Rewards Hackathon Winners
Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has rewarded winners of its 2018 Hackathon Changemaker Challenge. Over 500 applications were…
- 30 Sept 2014
Jonathan, Toure Lead Digintaries @ Nigeria’s ICT Centenary Awards
All is now set for the ICT Media Centenary conference and awards slated for Wednesday, October 8, at the Yar Adua Centre, Abuja where President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will lead a list of…
- 7 Aug 2013
Hackathon Winners get N450, 000 @ Calabar Incubation Centre
Senator Liyel Imoke, governor, Cross River state has reiterated the state’s commitment to the development of ICT by fully supporting the Information Technology Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator…
- 29 Mar 2017
Aderounmu, Aladekomo: IT Industry Will Miss Seriki
As the family of Late Engineer (Mrs.) Florence Seriki, CEO of Omatek Ventures Plc, prepare to bid her farewell, eminent IT (and computer) professionals in the country have continued to pay tribute to…
- 7 Jul 2021
Danbatta Applauded for NCC’s ICT Parks Across Nigeria
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been commended for its ongoing initiative in building Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
- 23 Jan 2016
NITDA Commences Tech Startups Forum in Public Sector
In line with its commitment to turn Nigeria into a technology innovation hub in Africa, the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), a special purpose vehicle established under…
- 27 Jan 2016
NITDA Trains People with Disabilities on ICT Usage
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the second edition of ICT training for People with Disabilities. The training which started today Monday is aimed at…
- 10 Sept 2013
Johnson, ComTech Minister Commends IBM as Coy Pledges to Establish Centre
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, has commended International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) for its renewed focus and commitment to partnering with the federal…
- 24 Sept 2013
Okere Extols IBM Business Model in Africa
Austin Okere, founder and CEO of Computer Warehouse Group Plc has commended International Business Machine (IBM) business model in Africa, which according to him is customer focused. He stated this…