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- 18 Sept 2017
Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Nigeria’s Hope for Survival- NIS
Nigeria Innovation Summit has once again conveyed messages on the need for Nigeria, businesses and entrepreneurs, to embrace technology and innovation so as to drive a sustainable economic growth.…
- 20 Jun 2023
TNW Conference Extols Nigeria’s Innovative Approach in Development of Startup Act
Nigeria’s Innovative approach in the development of the Nigeria Startup Act was celebrated by the global technology ecosystem stakeholders during the Deep Tech Roundtable, held as part of ‘The…
- 3 Nov 2016
NIS2016: NCC, Dokita, SFH, Others Discuss Innovation in Nigeria
The innovative application of ICT in some other sectors of the economy in Nigeria has become one of the major successful outcomes of the country’s telecommunications regulations, according to…
- 21 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Innovation Flywheel: Turning Early AI Uptake into Economic Acceleration
By: Deen Yusuf, Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria Nigeria has never struggled with ingenuity. It is a place where innovation grows from necessity, and where developers, entrepreneurs, and problem…
- 6 Oct 2017
Maiden Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards Nominees Unveiled
By peter oluka Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and Instinct Wave have launched this year’s edition of Telecoms Executives and Regulator Forum (TERF) and the maiden edition of…
- 22 Mar 2015
NGBA, AHK Nigeria Meet SmartCity Innovation Hub Promoters
‎In alignment with its core objective of strengthening business relationship between Nigeria and Germany, a delegation from the Nigerian-German Business Association (NGBA) and German Delegation…
- 20 Dec 2017
NITDA Partners Microsoft to Strengthen ICT Innovation, Adoption in Nigeria
By peter oluka The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen ICT Innovation and adoption in the country. The…
- 9 Sept 2025
FlashChange Strengthens Commitment to Blockchain Transparency and Innovation in Nigeria
FlashChange, a fast-growing digital asset trading and fintech company, is proud to announce its membership with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) , the leading…
- 6 Oct 2025
Nigeria Sets Regulatory Working Committee to Deepen Africa Digital Market Penetration
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Trade and Investment has set up a regulatory committee to deepen digital market penetration and boost exportation of African products. The committee was…
- 19 Aug 2025
Roqqu, SiBAN Unite to Drive Blockchain Innovation Across Nigeria
In a strategic move to propel the Nigerian blockchain ecosystem, Roqqu, a prominent digital finance and blockchain solutions provider, has officially partnered with the Stakeholders in Blockchain…
- 13 Aug 2020
Nigeria Partners UK on Regulatory Reforms on RoW
Nigeria has partnered with the UK government to advance policy and regulatory reforms on right of way in the country. The UK government made this known during the first Nigeria Technical Conference…
- 18 Sept 2017
Africa & Global Payments Innovation Jury Meet in Nigeria at Interswitch Connect
The Africa Payments Innovation Jury revealed that‎ businesses on the Continent are attempting to bridge the gap between the banked and the underbanked population, driving payments innovation…
- 17 Jul 2012
“Innovation Key to Nigeria’s Economic Development”
Engr. M. B. Shehu, President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has said Nigerian organizations can create competitive advantage by discovering new and better ways to compete and bring their…
- 14 Jul 2022
ND Western Advocates for Innovation to Achieve Nigeria’s Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy Goals
Independent Nigerian oil and gas company, ND Western Limited has expressed its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, in contribution to Nigeria’s journey to decarbonization. The exploration and…
- 18 Jul 2025
New Regulatory Framework Set to Transform Nigeria’s Telecom Sector – NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has presented the Draft General Authorisation Framework to telecom stakeholders, promising a “new era of agile, inclusive, and innovation-driven regulation”…
- 2 Dec 2021
NCC Highlights Policy, Regulatory Initiatives for Tech Innovation Development
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined various policy and regulatory initiatives being implemented by the Commission to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring continuous…
- 24 May 2026
NITDA Inaugurates Regulatory Sandbox Team to Drive Digital Innovation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts to foster a more enabling environment for innovation by inaugurating a Technical Working Group (TWG) aimed at…
- 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…
- 11 Jul 2025
Airtel Nigeria Drives BFSI and Utility Sector Innovation with Industry-wide Workshop
Airtel Nigeria, telecommunications and digital solutions provider, has reemphasised its commitment to national development with a two-day workshop for companies in Nigeria’s Banking, Financial…
- 12 May 2025
NDPC to Launch Regulatory AI Sandboxes for Data Protection in Nigeria
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with private sector ICT firms to explore the use of adaptive regulatory sandboxes that can support the integration of Artificial…
- 6 Aug 2026
NITDA Seeks Stronger Regulatory Collaboration for National Regulatory Sandbox
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of…
- 3 Apr 2023
9mobile Bags the Industry Awards for Innovation
9mobile, Nigeria's most innovative brand, has been recognized for its innovative efforts in the telecommunications sector at the 2023 edition of The Industry Awards held recently in Lagos. L-R:…
- 1 Jan 2024
Nigeria Lifts Ban on Bank Accounts for Crypto Firms
Nigeria has lifted the ban on bank accounts for cryptocurrency firms, signaling a pivotal shift in the country’s stance towards digital assets. The move is expected to catalyze a surge in…
- 1 May 2015
Etisalat Promises More Local Innovation in Telecoms Industry
Etisalat Nigeria, the fourth entrant into the GSM market in Nigeria has promised to increase its involvement in local innovation that will further drive the telecoms sector. Chineze Amanfo,…
- 26 May 2026
History as NAICOM Licenses First Insurtech Firm under New Reform
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, making it the first fully licensed partnering insurtech company in Nigeria. An insurtech…
- 30 Apr 2015
NCC Now Prioritises IT Innovations- Juwah
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the nation's apex telecoms regulator has shed more light on its role in the IT innovation promotions across the country. Dr. Eugene Juwah, ‎executive vice…
- 6 Oct 2015
Kano State Government Lauds Etisalat’s Adopt-A-School Initiative
The Kano State Government has commended Nigeria’s leading innovative telecoms operator, Etisalat Nigeria over its Adopt-A-School initiative, a pan-Nigeria intervention programme aimed at improving…
- 6 Jun 2023
NITDA Takes IT Policy Formulation Approach to London Blockchain Conference
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), showcased Nigeria’s Innovative IT Policy Formulation Approach at the just concluded London Blockchain Conference. NITDA led the…
- 24 Mar 2025
FG, UK FCDO, and Ghana Partner to Launch Sankore
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST) and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology…
- 16 Jun 2017
Nigeria Ranks 119th, Falls Further on Global Innovation Index 2017
Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, the USA and the UK are the world’s most-innovative countries, while a group of nations including India, Kenya, and Viet Nam are outperforming their…