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A Christian organisation has appealed to the federal government to maintain Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, describing the partnership as vital to national development, security and global peace. …
Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria – Israel partnership Read More
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), recently organized an intensive three-day workshop for …
CITAD trains BUK lecturers on fintech, blockchain technology Read More
At least 1,000 students in Abuja have received free educational tablets from Omobile, a Nigerian tech company, as part of its drive to transform learning through technology. The presentation ceremony …
Access to Education: 1,000 students receive Omobile tablets in Abuja Read More
All is set for the 2025 edition of the Insights Learning Forum (ILF); an annual flagship event in digital health that brings together experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore …
ILF will accelerate local investment in digital health – Akhigbe Read More
Enugu State Government has inaugurated the Central Planning Committee for the forthcoming 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (2026 ETF 2.0), which is targeting about 50,000 participants Commissioner for Innovation, Science and …
Enugu inaugurates 2026 tech festival planning committee, targets 50,000 participants Read More
Amadine Kouakou, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Akilaah Cooperative Limited, has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at transforming how cooperatives operate across Nigeria and beyond. Speaking at the …
Amadine Kouakou unveils tech platform for cooperative transparency Read More
Former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, has launched a new messaging platform known as BitChat, designed to operate without the internet. The innovative social network aims to rival Elon Musk’s X, …
Jack Dorsey unveils internet-free messaging platform to rival Musk’s X Read More
Nigeria’s quest to upscale its railway technology skill acquisition, dissemination and utilisation has been boosted with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and …
Rail technology: NRC seals deal with university, polytechnics Read More
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says there will be temporary disruption of SIM-related services across all mobile networks in Nigeria. ALTON disclosed this in a statement …
Telecom operators announce nationwide SIM service disruption Read More
FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features. …
FirstBank unveils advanced facial biometric technology on app Read MoreTechnological innovation has permeated almost all aspects of life in the 21st century. Entire economies and societies are evolving due to these changes. Nigeria stands as an epitome of digital …
Innovations, disruptions and the future of Africa’s digital economy Read More
Meta announced Monday that businesses will now be able to run so-called status ads on WhatsApp that prompt users to interact with the advertisers via the app’s messaging features. The …
Meta introduces ads on WhatsApp Read MoreNigeria’s information technology firms are facing multiple challenges including unreliable infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and regulatory hurdles. Power supply unreliability, poor internet connectivity, and out-dated systems are hindering these firms from …
Challenges of Nigeria’s IT firms Read More
A Nigerian software programmer and self-styled “Tech Queen”, Sapphire Egemasi, is facing up to 20 years in a U.S. federal prison after her arrest by the Federal Bureau of Investigation …
Alleged fraud: Nigerian ‘Tech Queen’ Sapphire Egemasi faces 20 years in US prison Read More
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) recently, commissioned the 68th Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) in Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, with the aim to …
NOTAP commissions 68th IPTTO in Jos Read More
Lagos has been ranked the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025, according to the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 report by Netherlands-based research firm Dealroom.co. The city was …
Lagos named world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in 2025 Read More
LG has said it will unveil new-generation refrigerators equipped with next-level features that have already received positive reviews in international markets. According to the company, consumers can look forward to …
LG to unveil refrigerators with advanced cooling technology Read More
As part of efforts to support innovation and creativity in tech industry, a coalition has created unified ecosystem to bridge the gap between inspiration and execution across Africa. Following this, …
Coalition creates ‘MSwitch Group’ to support creativity, innovation in tech industry Read MoreAs the global climate crisis escalates, the urgency for effective, scalable solutions has never been greater. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly becoming cornerstones of …
Mentorship missing catalyst in AI-powered climate tech innovation Read More
Despite the recent approval given by the federal government for mobile network operators and electricity distribution companies to increase tariffs, telecom and electricity customers from different parts of the country …
Despite tariff hikes: Telecom, electricity consumers lament poor services Read More
Nigeria’s creative industry, if well developed and harnessed has the potential to create about 2.7 million jobs by the end of 2025The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, …
Creative industry has potential to create 2.7m jobs – Abbas Read More
The governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah, Wednesday, said the diversification of Nigeria’s economy from mono oil economy could easily be achieved through the emerging information technology. Governor Mbah expressed …
Information technology’ll diversify Nigeria’s economy at all levels – Mbah Read More
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has said UBEC is trying to shift from the hardware-invested infrastructure to make Nigeria’s basic education schools to …
UBEC, KOICA partner on nationwide smart school education ahead int’l conference Read More
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared that Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria will not exempt the company from its legal responsibilities. The commission emphasised that the …
FG hits back at Meta over threat to exit Nigeria Read More
MTN Nigeria is reshaping its financial technology strategy following a steep 55.6 per cent year-on-year drop in active mobile money (MoMo) wallets, as the company shifts focus toward long-term sustainability, …
MTN Nigeria revamps fintech strategy Read More