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- 2 Jan 2018
Africa: Nigeria Leads Tech Policy Formulation, But Viewed As Oil Producer By Investors
By peter oluka Technological contribution to Nigeria’s economic growth has continued to grow, but an expert in the industry has a concern. Mr. Olusola Teniola, president of ATCON in a chat with…
- 27 Feb 2022
NCC Sets the Pace in FG's Indigenous Tech Development Policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given concrete expression to the Federal Government's drive to promote indigenous innovative technologies in Nigeria's telecommunication sector. L-R :…
- 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…
- 18 Jul 2015
NIBSS, Global Tech Giants Partner on Cashless Policy
Nigeria’s cashless policy agenda received a boost recently as the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS), in conjunction with two global technology giants, Samsung and International…
- 24 Feb 2025
TD Africa’s Accra Synergy Summit to Ignite Tech Transformation in Ghana
Accra, Ghana, witnessed a remarkable gathering of tech industry leaders, visionaries, and policy-makers as TD Africa hosted the Accra Synergy Summit last Thursday. The prestigious event, held at the…
- 27 Mar 2023
Osun to Tap into AfDB $618m Tech Fund
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had expressed readiness of his administration to collaborate with the African Development Bank and tap into opportunities provided by the organisation through…
- 5 Jul 2021
CITN Helping FG Work on Tax Document for Tech Companies
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) is working on a policy and strategy document for the taxation of global tech companies in Nigeria. This is coming as 130 countries recently agreed on…
- 10 Dec 2023
Nelson Mandela University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho
Nelson Mandela University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Information Technology on tech expert, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, in recognition of her impactful contribution to technology ecosystems…
- 9 Jan 2017
Local Content Development: A case for Nigerian Start-Ups & Enterprises
For a holistic development of all sectors of the Nigerian economy, every sector that operates within it will have to enjoy a policy of inclusiveness. This is why the Nigerian Tech industry has been…
- 1 Jun 2022
Nairaex Empowers Web3 Teams With Over N1 million
Cryptocurrency exchange company, Nairaex is building an enabling environment for the Web3 industry by empowering technology teams, advocating for more policies and regulations and sponsoring the…
- 3 Jun 2020
BSA Seeks Support for Remote Economy Post-COVID-19
Business Software Alliance (BSA) has recommended ways in which governments across the globe can support the remote economy now and in the future. Chris Uwaje, chairman, Mobile Software Solution BSA,…
- 25 Dec 2018
Ojobo, Ex-NCC Spokesman Now President of African ICT Foundation
African ICT Foundation, has announced a new Board of Trustee with Mr. Tony Ojobo, former Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as the president. Ojobo, who has…
- 5 Apr 2017
How Technology is Improving Education
The importance of Education Technology, Edu-Tech for short, in modern day teaching and learning cannot be over-emphasized, especially now that ICT has taken a pivotal role in our everyday life.…
- 24 Jul 2015
World Technology Leaders in Lagos for Tech+ 2015
Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, will this weekend play host to renowned names and brands in the Technology ecosystem when the pioneering edition of TECH+ Conference and Exhibitions gets underway…
- 19 May 2017
ICT Stakeholders List Ways to Creating Billion Dollar Firms in Nigeria
In a bid aimed at supporting the government and leaders in technology in their efforts at driving the change needed to be seen in the Nigerian technology industry, various key Stakeholders in the…
- 20 May 2025
Minister Decries High Rate of Nigerian Women Access Gap to Smartphones
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has revealed that at least 68% of Nigerian women lack access to smartphones, a barrier that limits their participation in the…
- 5 Feb 2024
FG to Drive Public Infrastructure with Digital Technology
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has said that the federal government has unveiled new areas of technology deployment for better efficiency across…
- 27 Jan 2022
Indigenous ICT Contents: NITDA Deepens Collaboration with Start-Ups
The promotion of the indigenous content agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has remained one of the focal points of the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 12 Oct 2022
GITEX 2022: AWS Hosts NITDA Boss, Nigerian Startups on Partnership Drive
As part of Nigeria’s engagement at the ongoing Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, Kashifu Inuwa, director general, National Information Technology…
- 8 Sept 2025
AfriTECH 5.0 to Spotlight AI and Sovereign Tech as Pillars of Africa’s Digital Future
Organizers are thrilled to announce the upcoming Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH 5.0, a flagship continental gathering set to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel in…
- 9 Dec 2025
Global South Alliance Launches $72,000 Datafication and Democracy Fund to Support 2026 Research Projects
The Global South Alliance, a coalition of 26 digital rights organizations, launched today the second edition of the “Datafication and Democracy Fund” on December 9. Global South Alliance The Fund…
- 4 Dec 2019
Lagos hosts technology conference to integrate innovation into growth plan
In line with its transformational objectives, Lagos State Government is hosting a world-class conference in conjunction with Eko Innovation Center (EIC) to discuss integration of technology and…
- 6 Nov 2025
Countdown to AfriTECH 5.0: Meet the Speakers Driving Conversations on Africa’s Digital Independence in the AI Era
The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. The conference…
- 22 Nov 2018
Genesys Ignite Pledges Technological Revolution in Nigeria
Technology has the capacity to help leapfrog our National development but it takes a number of initiatives to make this a reality, especially for a country like Nigeria with so much human potentials.…
- 15 Oct 2023
Alpha-Geek Technologies CEO Felicitates with Tola Odeyemi on her Appointment as New Postmaster General of NIPOST
Oluwaseun Dania, CEO, Alpha-Geek Technologies has applauded the appointment of Ms. Tola Odeyemi as the new Postmaster General and CEO of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) by President Bola Ahmed…
- 20 Feb 2025
KongaFM Basks in Rave Reviews from Nigerians
KongaFM -103.7, Africa’s pioneering hit music and commerce radio station, is reshaping the broadcasting space with utter broadcasting professionalism and Nigerians are happy. With its unique blend of…
- 10 Jan 2022
HP Top Cybersecurity Predictions for the Year
By HP Inc. Security Experts & Advisors From ransomware pile-ons to increasingly commoditized supply chain TTPs, weaponized firmware exploits and targeted attacks on hybrid workers – the threat…
- 2 Mar 2026
Leo Stan Ekeh at 70; thanks Tinubu, Obasanjo, Nigerians, Global Tech Community
Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and Africa’s foremost digital disruptor, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former President and African statesman, Chief Olusegun…
- 29 Dec 2021
How 5G Could Make a Mess of a Flight
If certain not-yet-activated 5G phone frequencies don’t stay in airplane mode, the Unites States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is prepared to hang up on some flights in January. This was…
- 23 Jun 2025
Africa Gears Up For Digital Sovereignty At 13th Edition Of Digital Africa Conference 2025
Africa’s digital destiny will on October 28-29, 2025, take centre stage at the 13th Edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition (DACE), to be held at Merit House, Abuja, under the…