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Tech

FG Plans ₦12bn Research Investment to Expand Digital Transformation

The federal government has announced plans to invest ₦12 billion in digital economy research projects aimed at helping Nigeria harness the benefits of digital transformation. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, disclosed this at the opening of the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2025) held in […]

Tech

George Agu to Lead Discussions at Afritech 5.0

The organizers of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) are delighted to announce George Agu, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive, as the lead keynote speaker at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.” Agu, the MD/CEO of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is an astute founder and technology leader whose […]

Tech

NITDA DG Pitches State Governors on Accelerating Tech-Driven Inclusive Growth

To unlock inclusive growth for all Nigerians, the country must forge a deeper digital alliance. That was the core message from Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). During a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Inuwa called for state and local governments to […]

Telecom

Unicloud Africa Launches Premier Sovereign Cloud Platform with Local Currency Billing

Unicloud Africa, the premier pan-African cloud platform dedicated to advancing the continent’s digital sovereignty, today unveiled the  groundbreaking launch and immediate availability of its enterprise-grade Sovereign Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in 6 countries – Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Senegal, and Mozambique – set to redefine Africa’s digital landscape by empowering enterprise and […]

Business news

SEC Puts Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Transactions in One Year @ Over $50bn

Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has disclosed that over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions flowed through Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024. This huge value of cryptocurrency transaction in one year underscores the sophistication and risk tolerance of investors that the traditional market it yet to capture. Agama in […]

Tech

DG NITDA says Nigeria Charts Path Toward Sustainable Digital Future

Nigeria is charting an ambitious path towards a sustainable digital future anchored on innovation, inclusivity, and resilience, a vision that lies at the core of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on reforming the economy for sustainable growth, enhancing infrastructure, accelerating diversification through digitalisation and innovation, and strengthening governance for efficient service […]

Tech

NITDA DG Urges Harnessing Renewable Energy and Technology for Rural Growth

Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank […]

Fintech

Lagos State Plans Innovation Bill by 2026

Lagos State plans to pass its Innovation Bill by mid-2026, formalising relationships between universities and industry to expedite technology-driven development. Alatunbosun Alake, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, unveiled the idea during the GITEX Global Technology Exhibition in Dubai. He explained that the legislation is intended to establish a systematic framework for […]

Tech

NITDA DG says Corps Members Catalysts for Technological Innovation

Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged Corp members and Interns serving in the agency to transform their creative ideas into viable technology startups, assuring them of the agency’s support in turning their innovations into real products and services. Inuwa made the call at the grand finale […]

Fintech

CBN Makes case for Open Banking Policy @ Nigeria Fintech Week

Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that policies such as open banking when operational will foster new opportunities for collaboration, ensuring customers benefit from competitive, tailored services by balancing innovation. Open banking is a system that allows customers to securely share their financial data with authorized third-party providers […]

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