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- 30 Sept 2025
NITDA DG Reaffirms Commitment to Green Tech and Innovation @TED 2025
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering focus on advancing Nigeria’s digital economy through crucial…
- 21 Aug 2020
Pantami Calls for Soft Reboot of Economy to Cushion COVID-19
Dr Isa Pantami, minister for Communications and Digital Economy, has stated that Nigeria needed to reboot its ecosystem with digital technology to survive the present regressive economic outlook…
- 22 Jul 2016
Nigeria Plans Big for ITU Telecom World 2016
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) innovators, industry players and stakeholders are among the large number of delegates to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World…
- 23 Jan 2019
Technology Experts set to Discuss Digital Transformation at Nerds Unite Conference
Over 500 of Africa’s most innovative technology minds, from 200 companies and 10 countries will convene in Lagos, Nigeria on February 8, 2019 for the annual Nerds Unite conference, a tech event…
- 9 Jun 2020
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Set to Empower Start-ups, Ecosystem Stakeholders to Tackle Challenges of COVID-19
The UK Government has stated its commitment to support the growth of tech sector in Nigeria as a growing and sustainable digital ecosystem which contributes to economic growth and diversification.…
- 4 Nov 2020
NOTAP Boss Calls Improved Funding for ICT Sector
Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim, director general of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has called on both government and private establishments to devote a large…
- 17 Feb 2026
Nigerian, Francis Okafor, Gains Prominence in China’s Tech Ecosystem
In Shenzhen, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading technology and manufacturing hubs, Nigerian technology expert Francis Okafor is gaining recognition for his contributions to artificial…
- 29 Nov 2020
Experts Warn of Technology Risks as IT Adoption Increases
Dr.Obadare Peter Adewale, an IT and Cybersecurity expert, has warned stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to be ready for the impending Cyber pandemic, which he…
- 9 Sept 2020
Djembe Consultants, AfriLabs Partner to Produce Insights Report on Building a Resilient Innovative Africa in a COVID-19 World
Djembe Consultants, the award-winning African-focused communications consultancy, has partnered with AfriLabs, the largest pan-Africa network of 225 technology and innovation centres across 47…
- 27 May 2026
IEEE NIGERCON 2026 Set to Propel Nigeria's Digital Economy, Research Excellence, and Industry Innovation
Nigeria is poised to enhance its role in Africa’s digital transformation as the IEEE Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation, NIGERCON 2026, is scheduled for November 5–6, 2026, at…
- 6 Aug 2026
Techeconomy Announces GrowthX Conference, TiLAwards for 9th Anniversary Celebration
Techeconomy, a leading technology and digital economy publication, will celebrate its ninth anniversary with a one-day conference and awards ceremony aimed at promoting conversations on Nigeria's…
- 5 Aug 2022
NCC Restates Commitment to Fund Research as VCs Attend Roundtable
Prof. Adeolu Akande, chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has restated the commitment of the Commission to commit more funds to research and prototypes resulting…
- 22 Nov 2019
Facebook Hosts Its First ‘iD8 Nairobi’ Conference Aimed at Growing the Tech Ecosystem Across Africa
Facebook yesterday brought together over 400 developers, startups and businesses from across Sub-Saharan Africa in a first of its kind conference dubbed “Facebook iD8 Nairobi”. As part of its effort…
- 20 Feb 2026
NITDA DG Reaffirms FG Commitment to Responsible and Inclusive AI
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building a responsible, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem to enable Nigeria to transition from being a…
- 24 Feb 2026
DG NITDA Reaffirms FG Commitment to Responsible, Inclusive AI
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building a responsible, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem to enable Nigeria to transition from being a…
- 3 Aug 2026
eWorld Forum 2026 to Celebrate Nigeria's GSM Revolution at 25, Launch Two Books
The 12th edition of the eWorld Forum will hold on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme: "The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On." Since its…
- 11 Aug 2026
ipNX Joins Calls for Innovation-Friendly Ecosystem and Stronger Local Opportunities at Regenesys AI Summit
ipNX Nigeria has joined stakeholders at the Regenesys AI Summit to call for innovation-friendly regulations and stronger local opportunities. Chief Technology Architect, ipNX Nigeria, Oluwaseun…
- 31 May 2026
MTN, ALTON, Upperlink, NiRA back 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE forum, awards
Leading telecommunications, technology, and internet governance stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the 16th milestone edition of the annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet…
- 29 Aug 2024
FintechNGR, Africa Fintech Network Call for Enhanced Collaboration and Innovation on Cross-Border Payments and Remittances
In a continued effort to drive innovation and collaboration within the fintech sector, the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), in partnership with the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), hosted an…
- 15 Aug 2016
NCC, LOC & Others to Set Agenda Towards ITU Telecom World 2016
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that in preparation for this edition of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) yearly event, ITU Telecom World 2016, the Local Organisation…
- 12 Jun 2024
IHS’ Impact on Nigeria’s Digital Transformation, Foreign Direct Investments Drive
By Blessed Omonose. Proudly Nigerian Campaign, a private sector initiative promoted by media entrepreneur, Olorogun Elkanah Mowarin, in 2017, was one of the popular efforts to elicit pride in…
- 7 May 2024
Agama, New SEC Boss Goes Tough on Illegal Trading
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it will go all out to act decisively to uphold the integrity of the capital market and protect the interests of all investors. This is in a bid…
- 16 Oct 2025
Digital Encode Becomes Platinum Sponsor of AfriTECH 5.
Digital Encode Limited, Africa’s leading consulting and integration firm renowned for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the…
- 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…
- 18 Mar 2026
PAFON 3.0 to Unite Fintech Leaders, Regulators on AI-driven Payments in Nigeria
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. PAFON 3.0 The…
- 12 May 2016
Global Dialogue on Digital Financial Inclusion
Today, we are seeing information and communication technologies (ICTs) as the foundation of economic and social development. At ITU, we work more and more with non-traditional ICT players because…
- 10 Mar 2026
SEC Cautions Fintechs of Rising Risks as Digital Finance Expands
The Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC) has cautioned fintech operators that while technology can expand access to investment opportunities, it also has the potential to magnify risks if…
- 13 Jun 2016
NiRA Seeks Stakeholders Consensus On Internet Governance Framework
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has expressed confidence that the outcome of recent Nigeria Internet Governance Forum will further drive stakeholders focus towards common grounds…
- 26 Sept 2025
NIGCOMSAT, Kenyan Space Agency Partner to Boost Africa’s Space Technology
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd and the Kenyan Space Agency (KSA) have begun talks to deepen collaboration in space technology, signalling a significant step toward advancing…
- 26 Jul 2015
NiRA Says NIGF 2015 Critical on Consensus for Internet Governance
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has described this year’s forum with the theme: “Harnessing the Potential of Internet Governance for sustainable Development in Nigeria”, critical…