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- 22 Oct 2024
Google, CEOs, and Government Leaders Commit to Driving Nigeria's Digital Economy @NES30
To advance Nigeria's digital economy and support businesses facing economic headwinds, Google brought together top CEOs, government officials, and industry leaders at the 30th Nigerian Economic…
- 4 May 2023
IDC to Examine the Latest Developments in West Africa's Digital Economy at CIO Summit in Lagos
The advancement of Nigeria's digital economy has been a key area of focus for the national government; however, the country continues to face significant challenges, including insufficient…
- 6 Oct 2020
Pantami Commends President Buhari on Making Nigeria Digital Economy Giant
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his stewardship in ensuring that Nigeria is abreast with the global…
- 7 Oct 2025
Stakeholders Say AgriTech, Open Data, Critical to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have identified agricultural technology (AgriTech) and open data platforms as essential tools for advancing Nigeria’s digital…
- 24 Aug 2018
Glo to Power Nigeria Women Digital Summit
Globacom and other key stakeholders in Nigeria’s ICT ecosystem have indicated their desire to support the Nigerian Women Digital Agenda Summit and Awards, organized by the Centre for Cyber Awareness…
- 21 Jan 2017
NITDA Seeks EU Collaboration for Nigeria's Digital Economy Pursuit
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has welcomed European Union (EU’s) support towards deepening Nigeria’s digital economy. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, NITDA’s director…
- 6 Dec 2024
MTN Commits to Nigeria’s Digital Growth at South Africa-Nigeria Summit
MTN Group and MTN Nigeria have expressed delight at participating in the 11th South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission held in Cape Town on Tuesday, during which the strong bonds between the two…
- 14 Feb 2022
EU Okays €820m Digital Economy Package for Nigeria
Margrethe Vestager, the Executive Vice-President of the European Union (EU) Commission, has disclosed that the EU has approved a three-year Digital Economy Package worth €820 million for Nigeria.…
- 1 Aug 2025
NITDA DG says Nigeria’s Digital Economy Will Empower Citizens, Bridge Divides, and Drive Unity
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening digital…
- Telecom2 Sept 2026
GITEX Nigeria 2026: Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Sovereign AI, Digital Economy
GITEX Nigeria 2026, West Africa’s technology, artificial intelligence and startup event, on Monday opened in Abuja with government officials and global technology leaders highlighting the need for digital sovereignty and indigenous innovation.
- 20 Jun 2025
NITDA Ignites a Revolution for Gender Inclusion in Nigeria's AI and Digital Economy
In a powerful stride towards an inclusive digital future, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading a transformative drive to empower Nigerian women in the…
- 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…
- 8 Jun 2026
NCC, IHS Nigeria, Digital Realty Unite for Major Internet Governance Summit in Lagos
The regulatory and digital infrastructure pillars of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Digital Realty, and IHS Nigeria, have rallied robust…
- 12 Oct 2025
IHS Nigeria Champions a Prosperous Nigeria through Digital Inclusion at NES #31
IHS Nigeria, a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure services, had a prominent presence at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31), reinforcing its position as a key driver of…
- 28 Oct 2022
Policies, Regulations Development: Vehicle for Promoting Commerce in Nigeria
At the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit (NDES) themed “Web 3.0, Blockchain & DeFi: Impact on Africa’s Digital Economy,” the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo, affirmed that with the right…
- 19 Apr 2016
MTN Supports Innovation Africa Digital Summit 2016
Nigeria will host the world today as the 14th edition of Innovation Africa Digital (IAD) summit begins in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The summit themed, Harnessing Africa’s Digital Growth,…
- 14 Aug 2020
NITDA Recommends Use of Big Data to Build Viable Digital Economy
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that building and harnessing of big data is a panacea for building a strong…
- 25 May 2017
Nigeria Innovation Summit ‘17 To Discuss Tech, Innovation for Economic Transformation
Nigeria Innovation Summit, an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria's economy to share ideas, trends, and opportunities around technology, innovation and…
- 10 Oct 2024
NASENI, WEMA Bank, FREEE Recycle, Others Receive Awards @The Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0
Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0 which was held on October 2nd, 2024 with the theme: “Building a Culture of Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders…
- 17 Nov 2022
Opaleye Applauds FG on DEIWG, says Public-private Partnerships Essential for Digital Economy
Adewale Opaleye, who is the group chief executive officer of Nigeria’s leading business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform Alerzo, has applauded the federal government for constituting the Digital…
- 29 Oct 2021
NITDA Boss, Sterling Bank, The Nest, others Honoured at Nigeria Innovation Summit 2021
The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2021 (Virtual Edition) with the theme: Charting a New Economic Path Through Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, organized by InnovationHub Africa, and held on…
- 1 Aug 2022
Ogun Digital Summit: DG NITDA Harps on Innovation as a Tool to Create a Sustainable Future
In a bid to achieve it's ambitious traget of 95% Digital Literacy by 2030, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged the over one…
- 13 Oct 2018
Digital Economy a Catalyst for National Development- Shittu
Dr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications has said that Nigeria will not have any meaningful development without a commensurate level of development in digital economy and technology. He stated…
- 9 Oct 2025
NITDA DG Says FG On Course to Secure Digital Economy in the Age of AI
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that Nigeria is taking decisive steps to safeguard its digital future by…
- 8 Sept 2025
WATISE 2025: Stakeholders Rally to Unlock West Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy
The 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos, concluded with a unified call for strategic partnerships, inclusive…
- 17 Feb 2025
AU Endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion
The African Union (AU) has officially designated Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol, citing the country’s leadership…
- 13 Aug 2024
Organizers Unveil Agenda for Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0
InnovationHub Africa, the organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event. Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) Now in its 9th year, the Nigeria…
- 28 Sept 2020
Pantami to Deliver Keynote at NIS 2020; Other Speakers Unveiled
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy (Nigeria), will deliver the keynote at this year’s Nigeria Innovation Summit dubbed the Nigeria Innovation Week 2020.…
- 7 Aug 2019
NCC Backs Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019; Top Speakers Unveiled
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS 2019) has continued to garner supports and endorsements ahead of the August 20 and 21 events in Lagos. The latest partnership came from the Nigerian…
- 15 Aug 2021
Organisers Unveil Agenda for 7th Nigeria innovation Summit
InnovationHub Africa has announced the top agenda for Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) 2021. The Summit in the past six years has attracted over 5,000 delegates, 100 speakers and panellists, 50…