In a push toward sustainable development, the 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge is inviting participants to create comprehensive, data-driven digital maps of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These maps will focus on key infrastructure elements such as hospitals, schools, roads, and utilities. The initiative aims to […]

From October 15 to 24, 2024, the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) will convene at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, bringing together policy-makers and industry leaders to discuss international standards crucial for fostering industry growth, innovation, and trust in emerging technologies. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is hosting this biennial […]

The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program,’ designed to support undergraduate students enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus of an IIT. This Fellowship, with an initial investment of $500,000, aims to provide financial support […]

In a significant step towards advancing women’s participation in the tech industry, the upcoming Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) 2024 is set to bring together industry leaders and innovators from across all sectors. With support from key players such as ALX, MTN, Geniserve, Digital Reality, Xpress Payment Solutions and others, […]

At the 11th PROPAK West Africa 2024: Smart Packaging Conference, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called on food processing companies to adopt biodegradable and compostable packaging materials to promote environmental sustainability. Represented by Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, […]

As Nigeria stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on national development has become a critical topic of discussion. The nation, eager to harness the immense potential of AI, is witnessing a concerted effort among various stakeholders to explore the prospects, policies, and […]