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- 22 Nov 2022
USTDA, Zipline Partner to Expand West Africa Healthcare Access through Drone Technology
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to global instant logistics service company, Zipline for a feasibility study to expand healthcare access in Ghana and…
- 18 Sept 2020
ipNX, USTDA Ink Partnership Deal to Develop Nigeria’s ICT Infrastructure
ipNX, Nigeria’s pioneering and leading information, communications and technology (ICT) company and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have signed a partnership deal that will…
- 23 Jun 2021
USTDA, InfraCredit Partner on Infrastructure in Nigeria
InfraCredit, a specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Trade and Development Agency to bring high-quality U.S.…
- 25 Mar 2019
InfraCos To Get Subsidies Soon— Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has concluded process for the disbursement of subsidies to the six licensed Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos). Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive…
- 11 Aug 2020
Buhari Signs Instrument Approving African Trade Insurance Agency
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the instrument of accession of the agreement for the establishment of the African Trade Insurance Agency. The Agreement and the Agency are registered with the…
- 14 May 2026
UK Reaffirms Development Partnership with Kano, Jigawa States
Ms. Cynthia Rowe, the Head of Development Cooperation at the British High Commission Abuja, has completed high-level engagements with Kano and Jigawa States, reaffirming the United Kingdom's…
- 8 Feb 2024
Anambra's Cyber Revolution Gains Momentum in USTDA's Global Talks
Anambra State Government, led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, continues to make giant and groundbreaking strides in the realm of technology. In recognition of Anambra's commitment to a digital…
- 1 Feb 2017
USAID Pledges Technical Support, Launches New Agricultural PSP
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday launched two new agribusiness partnerships with Chi Farms and Niji Foods. The event highlighted USAID’s agricultural and…
- 8 Feb 2010
IHS Secures $162,000 Grant To Promote Clean Energy
The US government, through The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed an agreement with IHS Nigeria Plc, Africa’s leading telecommunications Infrastructure Company, to provide a grant…
- 14 Sept 2020
Yomi-Ajayi, UBA USA CEO Appointed to US EXIM’s Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee
Sola Yomi-Ajayi, the CEO of the United Bank for Africa (UBA)’s operations in the United States, has been appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) Committee on Sub-Saharan…
- 29 Jul 2021
ipNX seeks Policy Harmonization to Mitigate Data Risks, Vulnerabilities
Segun Okuneye, the Divisional CEO of ipNX Business, has called on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders in Nigeria to prioritize the development and harmonization of data…
- 27 Dec 2023
UNECA Identifies 11 Priorities for Digital ID Use in Kaduna State
A blueprint that highlights key areas in which digital identity can deliver high value for the development efforts of Kaduna state has been published. The 31-page report titled “Enhancing the…
- 6 May 2025
How Emerging Technologies Are Reshaping Trade – NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the transformative potential of emerging technologies is vital in revolutionising trade…
- 15 Nov 2012
Poor Telecom QoS Worry Seaports Administrators
Ports administrators in the country have decried the worsening quality of services provisioning by telecom services providers and urged for improvement to stem financial losses. Mr. Joshua Asanga,…
- 21 Jul 2008
Toure Says Co-location Can Drive Down Cost of Internet
Dr Hammadoun Toure, secretary general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has called on African leaders to embark on policies that encourage infrastructure sharing to reduce cost, of…
- 18 Jan 2024
AEDC, Others Partner to Deliver Uninterrupted Power Solution in Abuja
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC), on Thursday, 18th January, 2023, consolidated its lead in the provision of integrated power solutions with the signing of a tripartite agreement with…
- 1 Apr 2019
InfraCos’ Viability, Incentive Beyond Subsidy
Early this week Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said it has concluded process for the disbursement of subsidies to the six licensed Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos). Prof. Umar…
- 28 Sept 2018
NITDA to Showcase Six ICT Innovation Startups @ GITEX 2018
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in its continuous efforts to foster the growth of the technology ecosystem, plans to showcase the country’s ICT innovation at this…
- 28 Sept 2018
NITDA to Showcase Six ICT Innovation Startups @ GITEX 2018
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in its continuous efforts to foster the growth of the technology ecosystem, plans to showcase the country’s ICT innovation at this year’s…
- 9 Jan 2022
Chevron Nigeria: A Model for Other Multinationals
By Eniola Otun Ade-Bisiriyu Since I departed Nigeria over 17 years ago for further studies and subsequently settled in the United States of America, one irony that has never ceased to amaze me is the…
- 28 Sept 2022
Union Bank, Firm Partner on Financial Inclusion Drive
Union Bank in its commitment to driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, has partnered with WACOT Rice Limited, a rice processing company, to financially include 6,000 local small-scale farmers in…
- 22 Feb 2024
Anambra, Lagos Forge Partnership for Advancement in Information Technology
As part of efforts towards advancing Information and Technology (IT) development in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos States have agreed to a collaborative partnership that will see to the strengthening of…
- 6 Apr 2017
FG Lauds Shittu, Pantami as 81Techpreneurs Get N756.3m
Federal government has applauded the roles played by Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications and Dr. Isa Pantami, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for…
- 14 Dec 2021
Lagos Unveils Electricity Policy
The Lagos State Government has announced the launch of its new electricity sector policy, designed to meet urban planning standards, and satisfy the demand for various social amenities, while…
- 14 Nov 2013
NITDA Targets 10,000 Jobs through Outsourcing
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has said it is targeting to create 10,000 jobs annually through outsourcing.…
- 26 Jan 2016
Elumelu Foundation. UBA, US Commerce Dept Partner to Enable Entrepreneurship in Africa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) partnered with the United States Department of Commerce to host a panel and roundtable discussion between members of the U.S.…
- 19 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Rally U.S. and African entrepreneurs, investors & policymakers @U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 14 Jun 2013
IBM Assists Lagos State Design Transportation System
A team of IBM experts completing a month-long pro bono consulting assignment has presented recommendations to Lagos State Government to help ensure a more efficient flow of traffic in the city of…
- 3 Nov 2022
Empowering Women for Trade Through Digital Technology
A report by PriceWaterCoopers has said that women account for 41 per cent ownership of micro-businesses in Nigeria, with 23 million female entrepreneurs operating in the segment. The United Nations…
- 13 Dec 2023
Anambra Govt Takes Major Leap towards Domestication of Nigeria Start-Up Act with Stakeholders’ Engagement
Anambra State Government has restated its commitment to supporting the streamlining of the state governance systems for greater efficiency, through development of frameworks, laws and procedures. The…