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World Stage

Meta introduces ads on WhatsApp

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

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 …

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Letters

Challenges of Nigeria’s IT firms 

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Grace-Kanayo

Nigeria’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 …

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Metro

Alleged fraud: Nigerian ‘Tech Queen’ Sapphire Egemasi faces 20 years in US prison

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

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 …

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Nigerian News

NOTAP commissions 68th IPTTO in Jos

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 - by Zarah Kasha

 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 …

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Business

Lagos named world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in 2025

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

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 …

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Business

LG to unveil refrigerators with advanced cooling technology

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by David Agba

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 …

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Nigerian News

Coalition creates ‘MSwitch Group’ to support  creativity, innovation in  tech industry 

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

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 More
Letters

Mentorship missing catalyst in AI-powered climate tech innovation

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Ayebawanaemi Geraldine Winston

As 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 …

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Top Stories

Despite tariff hikes: Telecom, electricity consumers lament poor services

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by BENJAMIN SAMSON

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 …

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Nigerian News

Creative industry has potential to create 2.7m jobs – Abbas 

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo 

 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, …

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Nigerian News

Information technology’ll diversify Nigeria’s economy at all levels – Mbah 

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

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
Education

UBEC, KOICA partner on nationwide smart school education ahead int’l conference

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Paul Okah

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 …

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Nigerian News

FG hits back at Meta over threat to exit Nigeria

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Admin III

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 …

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Business

MTN Nigeria revamps fintech strategy

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

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, …

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Nigerian News

Digital economy: Harness tech for national growth, experts tell youth

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s digital economy holds the key to economic transformation, job creation, and national security, and the youth must lead the charge, stakeholders declared at a high-level seminar focused on powering …

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Nigerian News

NITDA holds inaugural startup consultative forum

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 - by Admin III

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, will serve as an interactive platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and …

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Nigerian News

Ex-Bauchi commissioner advocates local options for technological adoption

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

Former Bauchi state Commissioner of Education, Hon. Jamila Dahiru, has advocated the adoption of home-grown applications in adapting digital technologies to support learning in Northern Nigeria. Dr Dahiru said this …

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Business

Nigeria, Japan sign pact, to establish social start-ups hub in FCT

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The federal government has signed an agreement with the Embassy of Japan (EoJ) for the development of a start-up hub and supporting environment for social start-ups in Abuja.   The …

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ICT

NITDA seeks inputs on draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Nigerians to make input into the draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). According to a state signed by Director, …

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Nigerian News

Oloyede calls for critical thinking to match digital world

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has called on those in the field of humanities to  adopt critical thinking …

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Opinion

Death of the traditional workplace: What the future holds for organisations

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 - by Anthony Abodunrin Oni

The workplace is shifting seismically, and the traditional office model is rapidly becoming outdated. Digital transformation, remote work, and AI-driven automation have reshaped how organizations function, recruit, and engage with …

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Business

NASENI, Caverton commence training of female staff on UAV

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Zarah Kasha

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI in Unmanned …

NASENI, Caverton commence training of female staff on UAV Read More
ICT

Over 1000 startups,  20,000 participants expected as Nigeria hosts GITEX 

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

Over 1000 startups, 100 investors and  20,000 participants are expected to grace the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Nigeria. The  announcement was made at NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja …

Over 1000 startups,  20,000 participants expected as Nigeria hosts GITEX  Read More
Nigerian News

NIGCOMSAT, Jigawa train 150 youth on satellite innovations

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Bayo Muhammad Alabira

The Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in partnership with the Jigawa state government has trained 150 youth on satellite technology and digital communication.  The initiative is aimed at equipping young …

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Nigerian News

Youth leader engages UN over Nigeria’s 20m units housing deficit

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

  In a bold push to tackle Nigeria’s staggering housing deficit, the Minority Leader of Nigeria’s Youth Parliament Hon. Osawemwenhio Uwagboe has engaged with Dr. Michal Mlynár, Assistant Secretary-General and …

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