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- 27 May 2024
Digital Access Program's SIDE Initiative to Catalyze Innovation and Impact in Nigeria
Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship (SIDE) initiative, a flagship project under the Digital Access Program (DAP) by the UK NG Tech Hub, is geared towards addressing the critical need for…
- 20 Dec 2020
Pantami Harps on the Role of Smart Agriculture in Promoting Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship
In a bid to build a robust environment to drive a digital platform for transformation of the Agricultural sector for a Digital Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency,…
- 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…
- 29 Feb 2016
OIIE Disburses Over N50m Grants to Tech-Driven Startups – Okunowo
The Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), the special purpose vehicle of Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has empowered technology startups with grants and…
- 26 May 2017
DigitalPR-Wire Named Official Media Partner for NIS 2017
DigitalPR-Wire’s innovative approach to media and PR strategy has gained more attraction as the platform has been selected as the official media partner for Nigeria Innovation Summit…
- 14 May 2023
NITDA, LEAP Africa Collaborate to Harness Youths' Talents for Economic Growth
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed partner with LEAP Africa, a non-profit organisation that focuses on leadership development, to harness the potentials of young…
- 9 Sept 2021
International Literacy Day: FG Trains 6624 Nigerians on Digital Skills Across 11 States
As part of Federal Government's commitment to actualise a digitally literate citizenry and facilitate a stable digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), flagged…
- 10 Jan 2014
NCS Declares Conference Theme, Tags 2014 Year of Innovation
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has declared that the theme of its 2014 International Conference 2014: "Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Nigeria: The Role of IT". The umbrella body of…
- 8 Aug 2019
African Union Backs AfriLabs’ 2019 Annual Gathering in Ethiopia
AfriLabs , the largest pan-African network of 158 technology and innovation centers in 45 African countries has announced its partnership with the Division of Human Resource and Youth Development in…
- 22 Sept 2021
Digital Entrepreneurship Crucial to Sustainable Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Digital entrepreneurship has been described as a crucial element necessary in ensuring sustainable digital economy because through innovations in technology, people have been able to shop and sell…
- 2 Mar 2021
Digital Inclusion: NITDA Begins ICT Training for PLWD in Enugu
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), on Tuesday said it is consolidating on digital inclusion and has commenced the ICT training for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD)…
- 15 Jan 2014
NCS Reassures Nigerians on Building Knowledge Based Economy
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has reassured Nigerians on its commitment to facilitating the emergence of the country’s knowledge based economy. To provide the strategies and solutions, NCS said that…
- 11 Oct 2017
AIF Tables $ 185 000 for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 Awards
By peter oluka The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has announced the seventh edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) www.InnovationPrizeForAfrica.org themed “investing in inclusive…
- 17 Apr 2026
NITDA Urges Youths to Build Nigeria’s AI Future Now
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged young Nigerians to take the lead in developing home-grown artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address the country’s…
- 25 Mar 2021
AFF, Access Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Driving Post-COVID Tech Resilience
As part of its mandate to be Africa’s foremost thought leader in the Fintech ecosystem, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) has announced its first edition of the 2021 AFF Roundtable Talk on Friday,…
- 11 Mar 2017
SystemSpecs Releases Remita Mobile App
SystemSpecs, a financial technology company in Nigeria and owner of Remita, has announced the release of the Beta version of Remita Mobile Application, to empower individuals to view multiple bank…
- 12 Mar 2026
Techeconomy Unveils IWD 2026 Power List Celebrating 100 Women Shaping the Future
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Techeconomy, a leading business news platform in Nigeria, has unveiled its “100 Women Shaping the Future: Techeconomy Power List 2026,”…
- 20 May 2014
Chime Receives NCS, Promises Exciting Conference
Sullivan Chime, governor of Enugu State, has promised the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) an exciting stay in Enugu during her forth coming 2014 Annual Conference and AGM. Chime’s promise was…
- 30 May 2022
Intel, AfriLab Sign Pact to Empower African Nations on Emerging Technologies
Two technology giants, Intel Corporation and a pan-African network organisation, AfriLab have signed a memorandum of understanding to empower African leaders on emerging technologies. Dr. Bienvenu…
- Telecom15 Sept 2026
ALTON Backs Zero-rated Access to Educational Platforms Programme
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed stron support for the Federal Government's Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content Programme, being implemented in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Ministry of Education and participating telecommunications operators.
- 27 Apr 2009
Stakeholders Advocate Increased Investment in ICT
Stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology sector of the country’s economy have urged both government and private organizations to increase investment in the information and…
- 13 May 2024
9PSB Inspires Startup’s Growth @ Tech Entrepreneurs Conference
9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank, focused on financial inclusion has encouraged the growth and development of more Information Technological startups by…
- 31 Oct 2025
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Oxford-Trained Tech Whizkid , CEO of Konga group, Honoured With Forbes and EuroKnowledge Award
We live in a digital era where the spotlight often flickers over fleeting trends and hollow titles and very little authenticity. However, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga…
- 20 Jun 2025
NITDA, JICA Partner to Power Nigeria’s Tech Future with $11.2M Hub
In a landmark move towards implementing the Presidential priority area of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth and accelerating diversification through industrialisation and…
- 11 May 2025
CFUIS Expands to Nigeria, Boosting U.S. Immigration and Business Opportunities
Center for U.S. Immigration Services (CFUIS), a premier legal firm specializing in U.S. immigration law and global mobility, has officially launched operations in Nigeria—marking a strategic move to…
- 9 Feb 2017
IBM Commits $70m to Create 25m New Collar Jobs in Africa
IBM is investing $70 million in building much-needed digital, cloud, and cognitive IT skills to help support a 21st century workforce in Africa. The initiative, “IBM Digital - Nation Africa”,…
- 16 Jul 2025
AfDB to Introduce Systems Reforms to Prioritize Investing in Africa’s Youth
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the International Labour Organization, has launched a transformative system to mainstream youth employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship…
- 24 Mar 2026
USDC Stablecoin to Expand Reach in Africa via Circle–Sasai Partnership
Circle Internet Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading internet‑financial platform companies, has entered a partnership with Sasai Fintech, a business within Cassava Technologies, to expand access…
- 22 Feb 2023
NITDA, FIRS Engage Stakeholders, Urge for Prompt Payment of Levy
In order to achieve its mandate of implementing relevant policies, developing and regulating Information Technology for sustainable development, the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 13 Jul 2026
NITDA Unveils National Framework to Measure Nigeria’s Digital Economy Growth
In a decisive push toward data-driven policymaking, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has gathered key stakeholders to validate a comprehensive new framework designed to…