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- 28 Sept 2022
Meta, NAPTIP Launch AMBER Alert Programme to Help Find Missing Children in Nigeria
Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of the AMBER Alert Programme on Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria. Working in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons…
- 6 Oct 2022
Meta Hosts XR Exhibition to Showcase Winners of the Future Africa Grant for Extended Reality Creators
Meta has unveiled an exclusive XR exhibition featuring the six finalists from the ‘ Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme, focused on supporting the next generation of Extended…
- 23 Sept 2024
NCC Rallies Stakeholders on Adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has gathered opinion molders in the communications industry, to create people-centered policies for the adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi. L-R: Executive Secretary,…
- 21 May 2026
Meta Platforms Contributed $820m to Nigeria’s Economy in 2025 - Report
Meta’s family of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, contributed an estimated 820 million dollars in annual economic value to Nigeria in 2025, according to a new report released on…
- Telecom9 Sept 2026
‘One Government, One Interface’: NITDA DG Unveils Bold Plan to Attract More Digital Investment
Red tape, overlapping mandates, and regulatory delays may soon be a thing of the past for digital infrastructure investors across Africa, as the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, makes a firm push for a unified regulatory front.
- 1 Aug 2022
Meta Hosts Creators to Exclusive Dinner in Lagos, Nigeria
Meta hosted creators in Lagos at an exclusive dinner aimed at celebrating their impact and creativity, as well as introducing them to the various technologies that are paving the road to the…
- 17 Nov 2023
Meta to Land 2 Submarine Cables in Nigeria
Meta is set to deploy two submarine cables, with landings scheduled in Lagos and Akwa Ibom by the end of November, according to Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, National Information…
- 7 Aug 2025
Meta, I.N Official unveil AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London
In a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of fashion, Meta is proud to announce its collaboration with I.N Official to unveil the first ever AI-powered fashion collection at…
- 26 Jun 2026
Meta, FG Unveil New Safety Measures to Protect Nigerian Teens Online
Meta on Thursday convened the Nigeria Youth Safety Summit in Abuja, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations, parents, educators, content creators and youth leaders to…
- 20 Jun 2022
Meta Launches Digital Training for NGOs Across Anglophone West Africa
Meta has officially launched the Meta Non-profit training program, a digital capacity building program for 1,500 non-profit personnel across Anglophone West Africa. L-R: Oluseyi Oyebisi, Executive…
- 27 May 2024
Stakeholders Express Optimism Over Proposed Lagos Innovation Bill
In the wake of the Lagos State Government's engagement with stakeholders on the proposed Lagos Innovation Policy Bill, key players have expressed optimism and support on the potential of the bill on…
- 6 Dec 2021
Meta Partners Africa No Filter to Improve Funding of Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling
Africa No Filter, a narrative change organisation, and Meta have announced a partnership to launch “Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds” program, aimed at boosting the use of Virtual…
- 14 Mar 2022
Meta and Africa No Filter Announce Winners of the Future Africa Grant for Extended Reality Creators
Africa No Filter and Meta are excited to announce today the six finalists of the ‘Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme - focused on harnessing and investing in the next…
- 22 Jul 2026
NITDA Seeks Digitally Skilled Workforce to Drive Public Sector Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of…
- 25 Jun 2026
NITDA, Meta Roll Out New Programme to Keep Nigerian Youths Safe Online
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth online safety and digital literacy through strategic collaboration with Meta, as part…
- 19 Jun 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use @Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 21 May 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use at Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 6 Jul 2022
Meta’s AI Machine Translation Research Helps Break Language Barriers
Meta has announced that it has built and open sourced ‘No Language Left Behind’ NLLB-200, a single AI model that is the first to translate across 200 different languages, including 55 African…
- 6 Sept 2024
Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development: Insights from Anambra and Lagos States
At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa Conference held recently at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, leading experts in technology and infrastructure development convened to discuss regulatory…
- 3 Mar 2025
NITDA DG Urges Industry Collaboration for Nigeria's Digital Transformation
Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for strengthened industry collaboration to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation,…
- 17 Nov 2025
AfriTECH 5.0: IXPN Boss Calls for National Commitment to Local Traffic Exchange
Muhammed Rudman, Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a…
- 24 Sept 2019
NITDA Investigates True caller over Privacy Rights Infraction
The National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) has commenced investigation into a potential breach of privacy rights of Nigerians by the Truecaller Service. In a statement released by Mr.…
- 8 Mar 2022
Top 10 African Women in Product Management
It is no secret that women in the tech industry, particularly in product management, have historically been underrepresented. However, there are many talented and accomplished African women who are…
- 27 Mar 2025
Nigeria's $1 Trillion Economy Vision Hinges on Digital Backbone
Industry leaders at a summit on the implementation of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) framework in Nigeria have established a direct link between Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy…
- 25 Jun 2024
NHEA 2024 Celebrates Healthcare Excellence in Grand Style
The 10th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) was held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Emir of Songa, HRH Alh. Dr. Haliru Yahaya…