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Over Two Million Nigerians Acquire Digital Skills in Three Years with Support from NITDA & 251 Others

Over two million Nigerians have acquired digitals skills through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), efforsts and in collaboration with 251 other reporting organisations According to NITDA, 2,769,512 digital literacy training achievements was recorded across Nigeria in the last three years , just as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to equip citizens with the […]

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MTN Nigeria Launches Wi-Fi Access Solution for Businesses

Technology (techco) company, MTN Nigeria, has launched ‘Y’ello Y’Fi’, an enterprise Wi-Fi and analytics solution designed to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored digital tools alongside internet connectivity in a single managed offering. SMEs across Nigeria face increasing challenges in understanding customer behaviour and building meaningful engagement in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Without […]

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The stakeholders during a session at the Lagos Business School
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Stakeholders Begin Review of Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Tool as Inuwa Seeks More Input from Private Sector

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital space are reviewing the implementation of  the strategic roadmap and action plan, known as STRAP 2, a document designed to drive digital transformation in Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders during  the SRAP 2.0 Stakeholders’ Engagement at Lagos Business School, Lagos State, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, […]

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NITDA, NACCIMA Signs Public-Private Sector Strategic Partnership to Rejig Startups Businesses

Two notable public and private sector organisations are set to transform Nigeria’s digital economy strategic partner that is expected to rejig the activities in the sector. In a joint statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),Mrs Hadiza Umar and Digital Economy Coordinator and Chairman Digital Economy Trade Group […]

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MTN Nigeria Rewards Customers for Living Digitally with MTN Loyalty Coins 

MTN Nigeria has launched MTN Loyalty Coins, a loyalty programme on the myMTN NG app that recognizes and rewards customers for living a truly digital lifestyle. Delivered in partnership with Bvndle, a Loyalty-as-a-Service platform, the programme allows customers to earn coins on qualifying transactions on the app and redeem them for airtime, data, shopping and […]

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NITDA Demands Paradigm Shift in Nigeria’s System from Certificates to Capabilities, Innovation

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is demanding a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from an economy that places primary emphasis on academic certificates to one that prioritises practical capabilities, innovation, and the ability to translate knowledge into solutions that drive national development. According to the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, the […]

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Seplat Energy Plants 200,000 Trees to Enhance Environmental Sustainability

Seplat Energy has strengthened its commitment to climate action and environmental sustainability through its Tree4Life Programme, which recently achieved a major milestone with the planting of 200,000 trees, reinforcing the company’s ambition to establish one million trees by 2030. The Tree4Life Programme is a flagship reforestation and biodiversity conservation initiative that combines environmental restoration with […]

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Borno State Moves ‘Insurgency to Recovery’ Mandate to Lagos, Seeks Investments from Business Community

The Borno State Government was in Lagos to lure the business community of the state to invest in the state as part of her 25 years development plan, which, Professor Babagana Zulum said would help to move the state from insurgency to recovery. Zulum who spoke at the opening of a two-day Borno State Durable […]

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Glovo Confirms Onafeko as Country Manager for Nigeria

Glovo, a multi-category technology company, has officially confirmed the appointment of Reno Onafeko as Country Managing Director for Nigeria, its fastest-growing market globally. Having successfully steered the country’s operations in this role since the beginning of the year, her permanent appointment stands as a testament to Glovo’s core philosophy of empowering its high-potential internal talent. […]

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Policymakers and Ecosystem Leaders Must Shift from Training to Skills Acquisition, Says NITDA DG

Policymakers and ecosystem leaders need to move beyond counting the number of people trained and focus instead on whether digital skills. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made the call during a panel session, “Scaling Africa’s Digital Workforce,” under the Digital Skills and Talent Session of “Nigeria at Scale: Building […]

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