Technology
Govt, Meta unveil accelerator programme for innovation
Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and the National Information Technolog...
11th June 2025
Nigeria’s AI strategy must support climate goals — Schneider Electric
As Nigeria rapidly advances its artificial intelligence capabilities, industry leader Schneider Electric is emphasising the critical need to ensure that the country’s AI ambitions align with its com...
11th June 2025
Nigeria to train 20m youth in digital skills
Nigeria plans to train 20 million young people in digital skills by 2030 as part of efforts to boost youth employment and position the country for growth in the global digital economy, the vice presid...
10th June 2025
Edutech drives STEM awareness in Osun universities
Stem-A-School, an edutech initiative focused on democratising access to science and technology, says it has equipped more than 2,000 students across five Osun State universities with essential tech sk...
10th June 2025
Nigerian graduate develops payment solution
A Nigerian graduate has developed a solution that transforms smartphones into payment terminals, enabling merchants to receive payments directly on their mobile devices using QR codes or contactless t...
10th June 2025
Foundation charts course for AI-driven entrepreneurship
The Joan Agha Foundation has mapped out strategic approaches to tackle the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in the entrepreneurial space, a disclosure made in a statement on Monday. The fou...
10th June 2025
Oraimo offers in-store deals at flagship outlets
Oraimo, Africa’s smart accessories and lifestyle brand, has launched a nationwide in-store promotion aimed at rewarding customers with exclusive deals, giveaways, and immersive experiences across it...
10th June 2025
Firm unveils fellowship for edtech entrepreneurs
Women and Career has launched a new fellowship programme to provide crucial support to education technology startups and entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The initiative aims to foster innovation and grow...
10th June 2025
Tizeti prepares filings for stock market debut
Nigerian broadband provider Tizeti is finalising regulatory filings ahead of an initial public offering to fund the expansion of its fibre broadband network and deepen its presence across West Africa,...
10th June 2025
AI data centres straining power grids, report warns
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the energy-intensive infrastructure underpinning it are placing mounting pressure on global electricity systems, according to a new report by the Int...
10th June 2025
Microsoft outlines new AI future for Nigeria
Microsoft has released a new white paper outlining a roadmap for accelerating Nigeria’s artificial intelligence transformation, identifying key opportunities and challenges the country must address ...
10th June 2025
Binance employee Gambaryan resigns after Nigerian detention
The Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance and former US Federal Agent, Tigran Gambaryan, has resigned from the cryptocurrency exchange months after his release from detention in Nigeria. He an...
9th June 2025
Itel unveils high-speed charging cable
Ttel, a global smart life brand, has introduced a high-speed charging cable as part of its latest innovation to improve charging safety, speed, and compatibility across devices. The disclosure was mad...
9th June 2025
PalmPay supports Kano, Kaduna women entrepreneurs
PalmPay, a mobile banking platform, has launched a new corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in northern Nigeria. The disclosure was made in a statement on...
9th June 2025
Govt, Tizeti deploy internet to Lagos, Abuja varsities
The Nigerian government, in collaboration with internet service provider Tizeti and state-owned tech firm Galaxy Backbone, has rolled out high-speed fibre-optic internet to student hostels at the Univ...
9th June 2025
Heirs Technologies invests in tech talent
Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings Group, said it is accelerating Africa’s digital transformation by equipping young engineers with world-class skills through its i-...
9th June 2025
Firm backs fintech boom with infrastructure
Network International, a digital payments provider across Africa and the Middle East, said it is expanding its role in Nigeria’s fintech sector by offering secure transaction infrastructure as start...
9th June 2025
Nigeria targets 35 million persons with disabilities in digital inclusion
The Federal Government has pledged to include 35 million persons with disabilities in its digital economy plans, aiming to ensure no Nigerian is left behind in ongoing tech initiatives. According to t...
9th June 2025
Identigo debuts in Nigeria with identity verification services
Identigo, a pioneering identity verification platform, has commenced operations in Nigeria as part of efforts to combat rising fraud, cybercrime, and security threats; it disclosed this in a statement...
9th June 2025
Blockchain4Youth: Bitget concludes community education day
Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 firm Bitget has concluded its Nigeria Community Education Day in Lagos under its Blockchain4Youth initiative, the company said in a statement on Sunday. Web3 refers to...
9th June 2025
Stakeholders demand policy reform to deepen financial access
Stakeholders at the RegTech Conference 2025 said leveraging digital infrastructure is essential to speeding up financial inclusion through a multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, fintech c...
6th June 2025
ICANN to open windows for new generic top-level domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will open the next application window for new generic top-level domains in April 2026, the first such opportunity in more than a decade, as it s...
6th June 2025
itel Solar inaugurates training centre
Itel Solar Energy has officially inaugurated its first solar energy training centre in partnership with the University of Ibadan to empower Nigerian youth and accelerate the adoption of renewable ener...
3rd June 2025
Cavista Technologies to expand engineering team
Cavista Technologies, Nigeria’s biggest employer of software developers with a major hub in Lagos, plans to grow its Nigerian engineering workforce by nearly 30 per cent before the end of 2025. The ...
3rd June 2025
Telcos back virtual operators for growth
Nigerian telecom executives have called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to strengthen enforcement of regulations that support mobile virtual network operators, aiming to boost competition an...
3rd June 2025
Firm unveils e-SIM
EmoSIM, a Nigerian technology company, has launched a new e-SIM product that allows users to connect to mobile networks in 190 countries without changing SIM cards or paying roaming fees. The technolo...
3rd June 2025
Verve partners firms to deepen payment services
Verve has expanded its footprint in Nigeria’s payment ecosystem through new partnerships with leading financial technology firms, Carbon and PalmPay, it announced in a statement on Monday. The colla...
3rd June 2025
Digital marketing needs strategy – Expert
Digital marketing expert Joel Ozue says African small and medium-sized enterprises must adopt more strategic and realistic approaches to digital marketing, warning that many businesses continue to mis...
3rd June 2025
Experts urge brands to harness data
Marketing professionals and business leaders at the 2025 Africa Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference have urged marketers to embrace data and artificial intelligence to drive better outcom...
3rd June 2025
Tenece equips Lagos students with AI skills
Tenece Professional Services brought the transformative power of artificial intelligence to students at Bethesda Secondary School in Ikota, Lagos, as it marked its 17th anniversary, turning its focus ...
2nd June 2025
SystemSpecs announces essay competition winners
SystemSpecs has announced the winners of the sixth edition of its annual Children’s Day Essay Competition, spotlighting innovation, patriotism, and brilliance among Nigerian students. The announceme...
2nd June 2025
