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 […]
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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 […]
The development of cutting-edge technology that provide photos as close to reality as possible and at a quality never seen before has led to an exponential increase in photography in recent years, whether in Nigeria or throughout the world. Because of these advancements, larger files now need more storage space. […]
By Peace Timi In today’s fast-paced digital economy, staying ahead in the tech industry requires more than just theoretical knowledge. It demands hands-on expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of real-world applications. Darey.io, a leading DevOps training platform, is redefining how professionals acquire these critical skills, bridging the gap […]
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, have announced a call for applications from qualified media practitioners (including content creators) to participate in the 4th edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-4). The programme commences on May 19, 2025, on the Main […]
MoneyMaster PSB (MMPSB), Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, has announced a 100% airtime bonus offer for its customers who are using Glo lines. The airtime bonus is designed to reward existing loyal customers and also to attract others to open a MoneyMaster account and enjoy similar benefits. This, according to […]
In order to propel Nigeria’s digital transformation, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged for increased industry collaboration, highlighting innovation and policy as crucial facilitators of sustainable progress. Through concerted efforts among stakeholders, Nigeria has the potential to become a global digital powerhouse, according […]
The Federal Government has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy aimed at equipping Nigerians with the skills necessary to thrive as digitalisation increasingly shapes industries and economies. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation, […]
The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit 2024, with the theme “AI Leadership: Navigating the Future of Women in Business,” was successfully held on September 27, 2024, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Alausa-Ikeja. The summit brought together prominent women leaders, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss […]
The Lagos State tech startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth, now valued at over $9 billion, according to Tunbosun Alake, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology. Alake shared this impressive figure during a breakfast meeting in Dubai at the GITEX Global tech expo, where he reaffirmed Lagos’s […]