30 results
- 29 May 2022
Leke Adeboye Sets to Boost Africa’s Tech Talent Base with Tech Empowerment Training
Pastor Leke Adeboye, the son of the revered General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has launched an empowerment scheme to train 40 youths in various digital skills as part of…
- 7 Oct 2020
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub to Support Female Tech Talent
The UK-Nigeria Africa Tech Hub, established as part of the UK’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), a UK Government Prosperity Fund initiative, has partnered with Future Females Business School to…
- 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…
- 9 May 2025
Nigerian Tech Prodigy sets World Record with Smallest GPS Tracker
Young Nigerian tech genius, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, has developed the world’s smallest GPS tracking device, a prototype measuring just 22.93 x 11.92 mm. Recognised by the Guinness World Records, the…
- 25 Sept 2023
Moniepoint Partners Nithub on Tech Talent Development
In line with the resolve of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to build a robust framework for the training of one million technical talents over the next three years and…
- 30 Sept 2019
Nigerian Tech Community Battles SARS Over Illegal Arrests of Software Engineers
Nigeria’s technology leaders have launched #StopRobbingUs, a campaign to put an end to the common practice where Nigerian police stop young people with laptops and unlawfully arrest, attack or, in…
- 13 Feb 2024
NSIA to Empower Nigerian Tech Entrepreneurs with $220,000
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has unveiled the second edition of the ‘NSIA Prize for Innovation programme’ (NPI 2.0), with a combined prize value of $220,000 and an all-expense…
- 26 Nov 2013
Zamir Telecom Dangles MBA Scholarship on Nigerian Tech Experts, Others
Zamir Telecom has announced a new MBA scholarship programme for applicants from Africa, Asia and Middle East. The scholarship is in partnership with the Saïd Business School at the University of…
- 7 Jun 2023
Marketplace Africa Meets Nigerian Tech Company Boosting Digital Inclusion
In the latest edition of Marketplace Africa, Wale Ajisebutu, CEO, 21st Century Technologies, talks about how building digital infrastructure in Nigeria is top of mind for his company and how…
- 8 Jan 2023
Firm Set to Train, Employ Millions of Nigerians on Tech
Bullseye Digital Manpower, a technology-focused job placement and career management brand, says it is set to train and empower millions of Nigerians with in-demand digital technology competencies in…
- 10 Sept 2025
NASENI and NiDCOM Unite to Harness Diaspora Talent for Tech Breakthroughs
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) are working closely to explore new ways of building innovations and technology,…
- 8 Oct 2025
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches 100 Tech Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates
Following the recent announcement by its Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, at a World Press Conference held in Lagos recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has kicked off its…
- 12 Nov 2024
Zarttalent Foundation's Summit Prepares Nigerian Youth for Global Tech Careers
Zarttalent, a foundation dedicated to advancing digital literacy and tech education in Nigeria, hosted the How to Win With Tech Summit on October 17, 2024. The event brought together students,…
- 31 Aug 2025
Airtel Africa Foundation Presents Nigerian Students with Tech Scholarships
In a bold step towards advancing access to education and youth empowerment in Nigeria and the rest of the continent, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two…
- 12 Sept 2019
Iguodala, American-Based Nigerian NBA Star to Support Tech Startups
Andre Iguodala, an American-based Nigerian NBA star and a member of Jumia Board has disclosed his intention to support Nigerian Startups especially those who are active on the Tech space. …
- 3 Nov 2016
Canadian Firm to Train 3,000 Nigerians on Animation Tech – FG
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said that a Canadian company has offered to sponsor the training of no fewer than 3,000 Nigerian film makers on animation. The minister…
- 23 Mar 2020
Mastercard’s Girls4Tech programme addresses tech skills shortage among Nigerian women
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Mastercard has launched the rollout of its first 2020 Girls4Tech programme in Nigeria. A total of 60 girls between the ages of nine and 12, currently…
- 10 Jun 2022
Government, Tech Ecosystem Align to Boost Nigerian Economy
Breakthroughs in medicine, technology and science through innovations and innovative products has had significant impact in the economic advancement of the society by improving the lives of citizens…
- 18 Jan 2022
NITDA Begins Hackathon for Students, Entrepreneurs with ADAMAWA
In its bid to provide a platform for young Nigerian tech students to showcase their talents, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), under the supervision of Ministry of…
- 14 Oct 2020
#EndSARS: Nigeria’s Tech Startup Scene Faces Horrors of Police Brutality
Nigeria’s bubbly tech startup scene which is awash with “young-and-getting-it coders and tech entrepreneurs” has been disproportionately affected by the SARS menace. According to weetracker.com,…
- 17 Sept 2019
Andela Sacks 420 Nigerians, Others in Restructuring Exercise
Andela, Africa-focused tech talent accelerator, is axing about 420 jobs as it restructures its talent pool to “more closely align with global market demand”, the firm said in a statement. …
- 14 Sept 2017
Jessica Hope Advises Nigerian Startups ‘Focus On One Thing You’re Good At’
The Nigerian tech ecosystem is getting more interesting by the day, with local and international tech experts, exploring ways of staying relevant in the industry. I recently came across Jessica Hope,…
- 15 Jun 2022
Honeywell Group Partners Lagos Innovates to Upskill Young Tech Entrepreneurs
Honeywell Group (HGL), leading Nigerian investment holding company, has partnered with the Lagos State Government and Lagos Innovates, the tech arm of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to…
- 3 Aug 2026
Nigeria Expands Deep-tech Skills Pipeline
Nigerian students will soon design, assemble, test and fly drones as part of their university education, following a partnership between Miva Open University and Abuja-based defence technology…
- 19 Jun 2022
How Businesses Can Focus on Employees to Avoid The Great Resignation
By Hyther Nizam, President, MEA, Zoho Corporation Across the globe, The Great Resignation has become a source of concern among businesses. It refers to the unprecedented number of workers quitting…
- 11 Mar 2021
TeamApt Launches Women in Tech 2021 Internship Programme
TeamApt, the Nigerian fintech company that provides digital financial services solutions and payment infrastructure, has announced the launch of its first Women in Tech Internship Programme. Aimed at…
- 27 Sept 2023
NCC Extends Submission of Application for 2023 Talent Hunt Hackathon
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023. To this end,…
- 10 Nov 2014
Gamsole Launches Competition for New Talent
Gamsole, award-winning Nigerian mobile games company, has launched a new competition offering US$4,000 in prizes and career opportunities for five talented illustrators. Founded by Abiola Olaniran,…
- 27 Dec 2025
How Moniepoint's Founders, Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike are Redefining African Tech and Finance
In an era where global tech giants dominate headlines, two Nigerian entrepreneurs are quietly revolutionizing financial services across Africa, proving that world-class innovation can emerge from…
- 25 Nov 2016
5 Signs Your Kid is Likely to Be a Tech Nerd
Most Nigerian parents prefer their children to be take up or study lucrative fields like engineering, medicine, law and oil and gas. Hence, they tend to discourage their children from doing anything…