The Nigerian federal government has announced a significant change in its approach to issuing visas to foreign travelers. The principle of reciprocity will now be applied, ensuring that countries with strict visa requirements for Nigerians will receive similar treatment when their citizens apply for visas to Nigeria. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
As the industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), prepares for its stakeholders engagement event, the NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has thrown its weight behind the event. The event, which is slated to hold on October 26, […]
Outsized, an independent talent marketplace for firms, has announced the successful completion of its Series A fundraising round. This round was spearheaded by the reputable South African venture capital firm Knife Capital, with additional contributions from several individual investors, including Adrian Durham, the founder of the renowned wealth management […]
In a significant development, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Chinese companies during a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON) at the third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China. These projects represent a […]
Endeavor and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, have announced the continuation of the African Agritech Accelerator initiative. This program aims to provide support for a second cohort of early-stage African agritech firms, building upon the successes and insights gained from the first cohort, which ran from February 2022 to […]
The Federal Government has urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to shift the prevailing perception of the organization solely being associated with penalties and fines. During a recent visit to the commission, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, emphasized the need for the NBC to prioritize […]
The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, recently articulated his dedication to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for the digital economy. In an address to the Commission’s Senior Management team, Maida emphasized the necessity of focusing on ensuring affordable and […]
Medallion Data Centres Limited, Nigeria’s leading carrier-neutral data center operator, made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing the launch of their second data center, known as “LOS2,” in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. This state-of-the-art facility is set to commence its services on October 24th, offering an additional one-megawatt […]
APPLY NOW!!! Today, the Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy initiated the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, providing funding for 45 groups of startups and researchers. This initiative aims to encourage further exploration in the AI domain, fostering the growth of a sustainable AI ecosystem within Nigeria. Researchers […]
In a bid to enhance effective collaboration between the Presidency and Federal Ministries, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of experienced professionals to coordinate with specific Federal Ministries. These appointees will also undertake additional responsibilities assigned at the President’s discretion. The appointments include Mr. Bayo Onanuga as […]
