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NITDA Signs Strategic Partnership with Galaxy Backbone to Onboard Startups in Galaxy Cloud Platform

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups in the iHatch programme. This collaboration is a critical step in Nigeria’s digital evolution, focusing on data sovereignty, digital inclusion, and […]

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PAFON 3.0: Stakeholders Push for Reliable Payment System, Harp on Robust Infrastructure

The stakeholders in the payment ecosystem in Nigeria are further pushing forth their agitation for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion. In a speakers’ line-up made of industry top leaders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026, the call was for small businesses, merchants, and agents to enjoy reliable services. David Ijaola of […]

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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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AI-Driven Cyber Threats Trouble NITDA and Other Stakeholders as Govt Mull Cybersecurity Council

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has raised concerns over the rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks driven by artificial intelligence, urging immediate and coordinated national action. Speaking ahead of the formal inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed that the Ministry of […]

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GLOVO SUMMIT: LCCI, Others Advoacte for Collaboration to Promote Inclusive SMBs Growth and Innovation Across Nigeria

Glovo, a technology platform, and other stakeholders in the e-commerce ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration to promote inclusive growth for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and drive innovation across Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape. President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, the Nigerian economy is at a defining moment, with commerce […]

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Home-Grown AI Solution Set for Nigerian Market as NITDA Tasks Youth Creativity

Young Nigerians need to take the lead in developing home-grown artificial intelligence solutions capable of addressing the country’s unique socio-economic challenges. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Nigeria’s youthful population presents a major opportunity for innovation and digital transformation. He told participants at an Artificial Intelligence […]

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Zedcrest Group Accelerates Growth, Solidifies Position with More Subsidiaries 

Zedcrest Group, a financial services firm in Africa, continues to accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a provider of comprehensive, institutional-grade financial services. Zedcrest’s evolving platform offers clients a broad range of services across its core business areas, including asset management, investment banking, securities, and financing. These services are delivered through its subsidiaries: […]

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‘Digital Skills Capable of Tacking Nigeria’s Out-of-school Population Challenges’

Nigeria’s out-of-school population challenges can be tackled by equipping millions of underserved individuals with digital skills, which could unlock vast economic opportunities and help bridge the global talent gap. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, the global demand for technical talent has created a window for […]

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Consider Exporing Business Opportunities in Technologies, AI or IoT, NITDA Boss Tells NNPCL Managament

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has asked the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to consider moving away from a traditional dependence on the “exploitation” of oil and gas resources and adopt a more innovative approach centred on the “exploration” of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of […]

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NDPC Flagged CAC for Alleged Data Breach Investigation Over Activities of Threat Actors 

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is currently under investigation by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Threat actors in the digital space have devised malicious methods of compromising the data security architecture of key databases. A statement from the NDPC stated that there are large-scale data exfiltration and cross-platform compromise across interconnected systems, adding that […]

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