The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged Nigerians to see technology as a neutral tool that can help drive the country’s socio-economic development when used purposefully. Speaking during a virtual panel session themed “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa—represented […]
Day: April 7, 2025
Leading agritech firm Afrimash has introduced a new USSD solution aimed at protecting poultry farmers from purchasing substandard or counterfeit day-old chicks. The new service, accessible by dialing 349791#, enables farmers to verify the source and quality of chicks using even the most basic mobile phones. The initiative, supported by […]
Renowned technology expert and African thought leader, Dr. Evans Woherem, has launched a powerful new book titled “Building a New Africa”, calling on Africans at home and in the diaspora to unite in reimagining the continent’s future. The book, described by many as timely and visionary, offers a compelling roadmap […]
Momentum is building for the highly anticipated second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), as organizers unveil a compelling lineup of industry leaders set to speak at the event. Scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Function Room 1 of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, the event […]
The MTN Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 scholarship program, reaffirming its commitment to advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) development, promoting academic excellence, and enhancing diversity and inclusion by empowering Nigerian blind students. The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and […]