Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has officially overtaken Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the world’s richest person, following a historic surge in Oracle’s stock price that added more than $100 billion to his net worth in a single day. Ellison’s fortune is now estimated between $393 billion and $405 billion, depending […]
Innovation
TD Africa has once again demonstrated its commitment to grooming future leaders by giving an 11-year-old, Elizabeth Omonefe, the rare opportunity to serve as CEO for a day. Elizabeth stepped into the role with remarkable energy and confidence, participating in strategy sessions, asking thought-provoking questions, and even sharing her own […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Lagos Chapter cordially invites you to her 2025 IT Summit, AGM & Awards, a prestigious gathering of innovators, tech leaders, and stakeholders driving the future of ICT in Nigeria. ✨ Highlights of the Day: ✓ Don Etiebet Innovative Prize Award ✓ Salako Maven AI & […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has announced that the 2025 edition of the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) will hold on November 20, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. NCS President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Lagos, noting that the awards will […]
In a landmark announcement at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed that Lagos State attracted over ₦9.3 trillion (approximately $6 billion) in technology startup funding between 2019 and 2024. This influx of capital not only cements Lagos’s status as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse but also redefines its position as Africa’s […]
Achieving universal internet access by 2030 will require a staggering $2.8 trillion investment, according to a new report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint outlines the financial and logistical challenges of extending meaningful […]
Nigeria has made history by hosting its first Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), cementing its position as Africa’s fastest-rising digital hub and a global player in innovation and technology. The international exhibition, inaugurated in Abuja and continuing in Lagos, marks a bold step forward for Nigeria after more than a […]
The outgoing NCS Conference Committee chaired by Prof. Saidat Adebukola ONASHOGA has concluded its tenure on a high note, marking a series of remarkable achievements that have set a new standard for future conferences. During its tenure, the committee successfully organized two major conferences, SmartEco 2024 and ConNovate 2025, […]
The Ghana Tourism Authority, in collaboration with partners in trade and industry, has announced the upcoming Ghana International Expo and Investment Forum, a landmark event set to spotlight Ghana’s business potential and deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria. Scheduled to hold from September 24–27, 2025, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called on African countries to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a key enabler of productivity, competitiveness and employment creation. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani cautioned that Africa could be […]