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 […]
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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 […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, stressing that the Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) […]
When Globacom entered Nigeria’s telecoms market in August 2003, mobile communication was a luxury, with SIM cards costing the equivalent of ₦300,000 at today’s exchange rate. Its disruptive debut transformed what was once inaccessible into an everyday necessity, pioneering affordability and accessibility at scale. From the outset, Glo challenged industry […]
In a world where technology and innovation shape progress, the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative (RUSI) has taken a bold step to spotlight young female achievers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Trailblazer Awards 2025, held across Lagos, Ogun State, and Abuja, were not just a celebration […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
