Over 35 million Nigerians have special tech needs that can transform the digital economy but the nation needs an all-inclusive tech polices to drive. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Nigeria needs to increase inclusion of persons with special needs in the agency’s policies and […]
Read MoreTech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), tracks the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy use, and climate commitments of 200 leading […]
Read MoreLeading telecommunications infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the Ilorin Innovation Hub into a leading destination for talent and technology development across North-Central Nigeria. The company envisions the Hub as a launchpad for future unicorns and a magnet for young innovators from Kwara State and the surrounding regions. Speaking during a […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today publishes the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of Africa’s investable capital landscape-revealing over $4 trillion of domestic savings in banking assets, institutional funds and reserves. The research in the 2025 edition of the State of Africa’s Infrastructure (SAI) Report underscores AFC’s conviction in […]
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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has launched a $7.5 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub in Nigeria, a major step in his broader vision to accelerate AI adoption across Africa. The announcement came just a day after Gates pledged to donate 99% of his estimated $200 billion fortune to the continent while speaking at […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking steps to protect the West African country’s telecoms sector from cyber-attacks and is developing a cyber security strategy. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the announcement at a regulatory meeting on cyber security framework development held in Lagos on Wednesday. This initiative comes as […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria today held the opening ceremony for the 2025 edition of 21Days of Y’ello Care, the company’s annual employee volunteerism initiative. This year’s campaign, themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” will run from June 1 to June 21, 2025, and focuses on supporting communities that continue to face barriers […]
Read MoreNigeria still faces a significant AI skills deficit, with investment in the field increasing from $150 million in 2022 to $400 million in 2025 that is despite approximately 50,000 Artificial Intelligence (AI) workers, 200+ AI startups, 15 AI-focused universities, and 2,500 AI graduates each year, This is revealed in a whitepaper titled “AI in Nigeria: […]
Read MoreAXIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in pan-African e-commerce company Jumia Technologies, citing the platform’s fintech and logistics strengths as key drivers of its backing. This marks the first major telecom investment in Jumia since MTN Group’s exit in 2020. AXIAN, a fast-growing telecom and digital services provider with operations across Africa, disclosed the […]
Read MoreSeamlessHR, Africa’s end-to-end HR technology company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market following its participation at two of the country’s notable business and human capital development events, the Ghana CEO Summit, and the HR Focus Fusion. As part of its broader African expansion strategy, SeamlessHR’s participation marks a significant step in deepening […]
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