Nigeria’s drive to build a globally competitive digital economy has received a major boost as First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu laid the foundation stone for the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Abuja, a $10.4 million initiative designed to empower young innovators, accelerate startup growth and expand access to digital opportunities. […]
Technology and Innovation
Olateju Emmanuel Olamide has emerged as the overall winner of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, earning the ₦5 million grand prize for presenting an innovative solution to environmental sustainability challenges. The competition concluded at the MTN Rooftop Event Centre in Lagos, where 10 finalist teams pitched their nature-based solutions after three […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from examination-oriented learning to practical, industry-relevant digital skills development to prepare young Nigerians for opportunities in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence-driven global economy. Inuwa made the call […]
MoMo Ghana has celebrated the contributions of Modupe Kadiri following his retirement from the company’s Board after 11 years of service, including seven years as Chairman. Kadiri’s years of service were commemorated on October 22 when he returned to MoMo Ghana from MTN Ghana’s headquarters in Accra, where he had […]
MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has called for stronger collaboration between government, financial institutions and the private sector to translate economic reforms into tangible growth opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Toriola made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Annual […]
The Data on Trial campaign is set to extend its public engagement on data usage and transparency to Abuja and Katsina, following previous sessions in Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and Abia State University. The initiative provides a platform for Nigerians to question how their mobile data is consumed, examine […]
The Data on Trial campaign is expanding its reach across Nigeria, bringing conversations about data usage, transparency and consumer awareness to Abuja and Katsina following engagements in Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and Abia State University. The initiative provides Nigerians with a platform to question how their data is […]
Globacom has brought the 2026 Ofala Festival to a grand close with a Royal Banquet held in honour of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Onitsha people. Held on Wednesday, the banquet attracted the revered monarch, cabinet chiefs, Globacom […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the SATH Foundation, is advancing efforts to position Nigeria’s technology ecosystem for sustainable growth through the Nigeria Tech Outlook, a research-driven initiative designed to attract investment, guide policymaking and accelerate technology adoption across critical sectors. The initiative was highlighted by […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the National Digital Literacy Dashboard, revealing 2,769,512 digital literacy training achievements recorded across Nigeria over the past three years as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to equip citizens with essential digital skills. The figures were presented at the 2026 National Digital […]