The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging the Digital Bridge Institute’s (DBI) designation as an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to expand digital literacy, strengthen digital inclusion and equip more Nigerians with the skills required to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. The […]
Technology and Innovation
A foundation has launched applications for a new female-only ICT and Business Skills Training Programme aimed at equipping young women entrepreneurs with the digital and business skills needed to grow and scale their businesses. The initiative, themed “Live Your Hustle 100,” is designed to support women entrepreneurs through a five-week […]
MTN Nigeria has reiterated the importance of investing in local cloud and data-centre infrastructure to support the country’s growing digital economy and strengthen the resilience of its financial ecosystem. The company’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO), Lynda Saint-Nwafor, shared the insights while speaking on the ongoing conversations around payment data […]
The “Data on Trial” campaign is expanding its reach across Nigerian tertiary institutions, creating a platform for students to engage in open and thought-provoking conversations around data consumption, connectivity and the realities of digital experiences. The initiative, which has already taken the conversation from Lagos to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), […]
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its digital infrastructure sector, with stakeholders at the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum 2026 calling for stronger partnerships, long-term financing and policy reforms to bridge the country’s connectivity gaps. The two-day forum, organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger investment in digital infrastructure and technology-driven solutions to expand agricultural extension services and improve farmers’ access to timely, reliable and actionable information. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit (AAES) 2026, […]
Women-owned businesses in Nigeria are getting less access to formal finance despite recording lower loan default rates and showing a stronger tendency to create jobs, according to Moniepoint. Sophia Ukoni, Lead, Market Research, Moniepoint Inc., disclosed this at the 2026 Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS), where she […]
Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) has secured a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), marking the company’s formal entry into Nigeria’s telecommunications industry as an independent operator. The milestone represents a significant transition for STN, which began as a telephone call service operating under an […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to deploy technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to capture, analyse and organise contributions from young Nigerians participating in the 2026 National Youth Conference, with the aim of transforming their ideas and aspirations into policy proposals for national development. The Director-General of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has rolled out the Zero-Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative, providing eligible learners with up to 100MB of free daily data to access approved educational platforms. The initiative, which […]