MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media industry through capacity building, innovation, and leadership development. The Media Innovation Programme (MIP), implemented in partnership with the School […]
Technology and Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique (ASIN), the digital agency of the Republic of Benin, have strengthened bilateral collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation, advancing digital public infrastructure, and promoting innovation-driven governance across the region. The renewed commitment was highlighted […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken another major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy with the inauguration of a Technical Working Group (TWG) aimed at enhancing regulatory collaboration and advancing a coordinated national sandbox framework for digital innovation. The initiative is part of the Agency’s broader commitment […]
Leading digital and telecommunications company, Globacom, has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, during the 2026 edition of the globally celebrated Ojude Oba Festival. The event marks the 21st consecutive year of the company’s support for the cultural celebration. This year’s festival, themed “Ojude […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has advocated the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across public institutions, stressing the need for strong governance frameworks, human accountability, and continuous digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 held at […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and enhance strategic policy alignment across the sector. Speaking during a courtesy visit […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving a coordinated and inclusive digital economy, further strengthening Nigeria’s position as a leading innovation hub and reference point for startup ecosystem development in Africa. This was highlighted during a strategic working visit focused on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem […]
In a significant step toward fostering cross-border collaboration in the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Angola’s SME agency, the National Institute of Support of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (INAPEM), recently paid a courtesy visit to the head office of MTN Nigeria in Lagos to understudy the […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), has launched a strategic national digital infrastructure initiative designed to position Nigeria as one of the world’s leading digital economies. The landmark collaboration will bring together key stakeholders across the local and international digital […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the critical role of robust digital infrastructure in driving investment, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was reinforced during the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual forum themed “The Capital Reset: What Technologies […]