Business

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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Business
  • September 7, 2026

NITDA, NACCIMA Sign Strategic Partnership to Empower Small Businesses Nigeria through Technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation, and empowering businesses across the country through technology-driven growth. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]

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NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa.
 Business

NITDA Pushes for Common Standards for Innovation Hubs Across Nigeria 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is taking steps to establish common standards for innovation hubs across the country as part of efforts to decentralise Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and create greater opportunities for young Nigerians to develop and scale technology-driven businesses within their local communities. According to NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, the proposed […]

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Director Digital Development Services, NITDA, Mr Oladejo Olawunmi
 Technology

We Must Cultivate Talent, Build Infrastructure to End Consumption Only Nation of AI Solution, Says NITDA Boss

Nigeria’s tech-ecosystem needs to cultivate talent, build infrastructure, and create ecosystems where innovation can flourish responsibly to avoid being a nation that consumes AI solution. According to the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the countries that lead the AI economy will not be those that consume the most […]

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Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo.
 Technology

Nigeria’s Prosperity Depends on Ability to Harness Technology & Innovation, Says NITDA’s Boss

The future of Nigeria’s prosperity would increasingly be determined by its ability to harness technology, innovation, and human capital rather than reliance on natural resources. According to the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Dr. Kashifu Inuwa that explains the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate […]

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Technology

Flutterwave Partners Tempo to Expand Payment Across Africa

Flutterwave has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain network Tempo to expand its stablecoin-based payment and settlement infrastructure across Africa. The collaboration will see Tempo integrated into Flutterwave’s Send App and Flutterwave for Business platforms, with the aim of improving cross-border payment efficiency for individuals and businesses. The partnership targets longstanding challenges in international money […]

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NITDA DG, Mr Kashifu Inuwa PHOTO: NITDA FACEBOOK PAGE
 Technology

Nigeria Gifts Young Graduates Innovation Hub to Leapfrog into the Global Digital Economy

Nigeria has provided an innovation hub for her young graduates to enable them to upskill and fit into a global digital economy. The initiative, which is from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology‑driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria […]

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Dr Aristotle Onumo
 Technology

Nigeria Needs institutional, Emerging Startups Collaboration to Leapfrog Digital Transformation, Says NITDA

Nigeria needs collaboration between government institutions and emerging startups as a catalyst for Nigeria’s digital transformation and national development. Speaking at the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 in Abuja, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa with the themed “Harnessing Space Technology for an Extraordinary Nigeria,” urged stakeholders to embrace partnerships […]

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Technology

Cascador Opens Application for 2026 ScaleUp Program to Accelerate Africa’s Next Generation Growth-Stage Founders

 Cascador, an Africa-focused platform that unlocks the potential of the region’s most transformative entrepreneurs, has topened her portal for applications for its 2026 Cascador ScaleUp Program, for an elite class of ambitious founders poised to scale their companies. Focused on both real economy and technology-enabled ventures, the program equips growth-stage entrepreneurs with the leadership skills, […]

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StartUps

Africa’s Developer Rate Surges by 21% as Quest to Bridge Gender Gap  Heightens 

Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis shows, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has 4.7 million developers – far fewer than regions such as Asia with 73.9 million and Europe with 27.5 million – the talent base has […]

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