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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Cross-section of young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and school faculty with some ipNX representatives who paid a visit to the Victoria Island Senior Secondary School.
 Technology

ipNX Marks 2026 Global Women’s Day with Pledges to Support Women in Tech Space 

Leading Nigerian ICT company, ipNX, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and promoting diversity as part of its activities to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. Aligned with the theme, “Give to Gain”, ipNX executed a series of impactful initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and support the next generation of female innovators while celebrating […]

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Civil Defence Corps Operations Goes Digital with Blueprint for Crisis Management

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has prioritised digital transformation in a new five-year strategic roadmap to tackle prevailing crises in the country. The NSCDC operates with a comprehensive mandate to protect critical infrastructure, ensure community safety and respond to emergencies across the West African country. It is also involved in intelligence gathering, combating […]

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IWD 2026: Women Professionals Tackle Sensitive Gendar Issues as DigiVation Media Marks Global Women’s Day

Women professionals across the tech space in Nigeria have outlined critical issues that border on not just bridging the digital divide but giving the women folks leeway in the technology sector. The women who spoke at a webinar with the theme: Future Female-Safe & Inclusive Tech in a High-Speed Digital World organised by DigiVation Media […]

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Country Director of KOICA, Mr Eunsub Kim and Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dr Dimie Warowei
 Technology

NITDA Rejigs Digital Governance in Nigeria, Takes Over Government Enterprise Architecture Portal

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is rejigging digital governance in Nigeria through the takeover of the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal, thereby marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. The Director-General of  NITDA, Mr  Kashifu Inuwa described the event as the culmination of a strategic partnership between Nigeria and […]

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Richard Teng, Binance CEO.
 FinTech

Nigeria, May Settle Massive Tax Row with Binance Soon

Nigeria’s long-running standoff with Binance may be nearing a turning point, after both parties confirmed they are exploring an out-of-court settlement in a multi-billion-dollar tax dispute. The update, delivered at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, signals a key development in a case that has come to symbolise Nigeria’s tense relationship with global […]

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MEXC Records Landmark Milestone as Platform Surges to Top-3 Ranking in Global Crypto App Download

MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced a landmark milestone: the platform has surged to a top-3 ranking in global crypto app downloads, cementing its position among the most-used digital asset platforms worldwide. At the heart of MEXC’s explosive growth is its commitment to removing the financial friction that has historically kept […]

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Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO to Drive Scale and Operational Excellence Across African Ventures

Cascador has appointed Oyin Solebo as Chief Operating Officer, bringing on a proven builder with deep experience scaling startups and deploying capital across Africa. Her appointment signals a strategic shift toward strengthening the systems, discipline, and infrastructure required to help growth-stage companies scale sustainably. Solebo is a seasoned investor and ecosystem builder with deep experience […]

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Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, and Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s under-secretary of state for international trade during the signing event.
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Finland Signs MoU with Nigeria on Digitalisation Completing €23m Team Europe Initiative

Nigeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digitalisation and innovation, prioritising stronger cybersecurity cooperation amid a surge in cyberattacks targeting Nigerian institutions. The agreement was formalised in Abuja on 23 March between Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, and Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s under-secretary of state for international trade. The […]

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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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