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- 11 Nov 2025
FG Unveils Talent Accelerator to Close Skills Gaps, Drive Economic Development
Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network, a game-changing initiative aimed at strengthening the nation's workforce capabilities, addressing critical productivity gaps,…
- 24 Sept 2019
Facebook Accelerator Nigeria Opens with Season Two Bootcamp
Following the successes and impact of the first season of its research and mentorship-driven accelerator programme, Facebook Accelerator, Nigeria, Facebook today announced in partnership with…
- 30 Sept 2022
PPP Will Play a Critical Role in Accelerating Nigeria's Digital Economy - NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has given a nod to the call for proposals to support the establishment of Digital Innovation Hubs in…
- 2 Jun 2026
NATEP Advances Policy Reform and Expanded International Partnerships A Year After Relaunch
The National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) marks one year since its strategic relaunch with significant institutional progress, policy milestones, and international partnerships that have…
- 13 May 2019
Airtel Launches 4G Network in A’Ibom
Airtel Nigeria, telecoms giant, has launched a 4G network in Akwa Ibom State to boost internet usage in the area. Speaking at the formal launching in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, Mr Segun…
- 14 May 2020
Founder Institute, Enye Inc Partner to Support Early-Stage Founders with Technical Resources
The Founder Institute, world’s largest pre-seed accelerator program and Enye Inc, nonprofit talent accelerator believe that technology can play a significant role, in alleviating social, political…
- 29 Sept 2018
Airtel Pledges to Create More Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The management of Airtel Nigeria has assured Nigerians of its commitment to create more entrepreneurs and “connect more people with their dreams’’ in the country. Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, the Chief…
- 29 Aug 2025
GITEX Nigeria 2025: MTN and Global Tech Titans Unite to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Future
In a significant move set to bolster Nigeria's rapidly growing digital economy, tech company MTN has been confirmed as a key partner for the inaugural GITEX Nigeria event. The prestigious tech…
- 3 Jul 2015
Cisco Reveals keys to Solve Nigeria’s IT Skills Dilemmas
Cisco stressed that governments urgently need to deploy policy and training programmes to help solve the world’s fastest-growing gap in networking professionals. The global shortage of skilled IP…
- 26 Oct 2018
Airtel Now Has the Widest 4G Coverage in Nigeria – Ogunsanya
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, has said the telco now has the widest 4G network coverage in the country. Ogunsanya who was speaking on…
- 13 Aug 2025
Google and GOMYCODE to Train 1,000 Nigerian Developers in Generative AI
In a significant move to accelerate Nigeria’s participation in the global AI economy, a new initiative will equip up to 1,000 local developers with critical generative AI skills. The "Build with AI"…
- 14 May 2024
ALX Ignites University Campuses with Groundbreaking Awareness Campaigns
ALX Nigeria, a tech accelerator has embarked on a dynamic journey across multiple universities in Nigeria fostering awareness and offering students unparalleled opportunities to enhance their tech…
- 23 Oct 2025
DG NITDA says Nigeria Charts Path Toward Sustainable Digital Future
Nigeria is charting an ambitious path towards a sustainable digital future anchored on innovation, inclusivity, and resilience, a vision that lies at the core of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed…
- 23 Apr 2026
NCC Inaugurates IPv6 Council to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Transition
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council to accelerate the country’s transition to the next generation of internet protocol. L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council…
- 17 Apr 2024
SHELT System Integration Launches “SHELT SI” in Nigeria
SHELT, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new business unit in Nigeria, SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI). SHELT SI PR - 1 With a solid reputation…
- 7 Dec 2022
Survey Shows 58% of IT Decision Makers in Nigeria view Shortage of IT Skills Threat to their Business
As part of the Equinix 2022 Global Tech Trends Survey, 100 business leaders in Nigeria were interviewed about the opportunities and challenges their organizations are facing – and their plans for the…
- 24 May 2022
Collab to Launch 5G Mokki Tech Spaces in Africa
The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (‘BB Incubator’) in Douala, Cameroon, together with pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works and Finnish tech…
- 22 Sept 2021
Olatomiwa Williams, Microsoft Country Manager, to Deliver Keynote Speech @ #AfriTECH2021
Olatomiwa Williams, Country Manager for Microsoft Nigeria, has been announced as Keynote Speaker for Africa Tech Alliance Forum 2021 (#AfriTECH2021). Olatomiwa Williams, Country Manager for Microsoft…
- 8 Aug 2024
9mobile Appoints Ayodeji Adedeji as Chief Technical and Information Officer
The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Adedeji as the new Chief Technical and Information…
- 31 Jul 2025
MTN Nigeria Bounces Back with 414.9Bn Profit in H1 2025, Targets Full Recovery by Q3
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported robust financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, signaling a promising turnaround for the telecom giant amid improving economic…
- 6 Jun 2013
2go, Social Network Leader Goes Android
2go, African mobile social network has launched its long awaited for app for AndroidTM on the Google Play StoreTM. The company, which scaled to over 10 million active users with only four developers,…
- 13 May 2026
NITDA, Global Partner Launch Bold 3-Year Plan to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Economy
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have signed a strategic partnership to jointly work…
- 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…
- 20 Nov 2025
Arewa Festival 2025 to Showcase Entrepreneurial Acumen of Northern Nigeria
The Arewa Festival 2025, a major cultural and commercial initiative aimed at revitalising economic activities across Northern Nigeria. The festival, themed “Reliving the African Trade,” was…
- 30 Jul 2024
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program Gets Cohort 8
Google today announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa,…
- 31 Oct 2024
Google Grants Nigeria N2.8Bn for Al Development to Advance Digital Economy
Google.org has announced a N2.8 billion AI Talent Development grant to the country through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). This is in a bid to…
- 21 Sept 2020
Ene-Obong, CEO of 54gene Selected as Endeavor Entrepreneur
Endeavor has welcomed a new entrepreneur into its global network; Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong of 54gene, was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur on September 17, 2020. 54gene is a health technology company…
- 23 Mar 2017
FinTech: AFF Doles Out $50,000 for 48-Hour Hackathon
Africa Fintech Foundry , a fintech accelerator, is organizing a 48-hour hackathon titled Recode Nigeria, which comes with up to a $50,000 prize. It has the support of industry giants such as…
- 4 Jun 2024
ALX Partners YALI Network Youth Tech Summit, Advocates Future of Africa Through Technology
ALX, Africa’s leading tech career accelerator, dedicated to developing and empowering Africa's tech talent, partnered with the organisers of the maiden edition of the Youth Tech Summit put together…
- 6 Mar 2025
ALX Pathway Learners Receive Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for ALCHE
ALX, Africa’s leading tech career accelerator, is celebrating a major win for young African talent as 21 exceptional learners from the ALX Pathway program secure prestigious scholarships from the…