The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, […]
Technology
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to become active drivers of innovation and technological development, urging them to leverage emerging technologies to build solutions that can transform the nation’s economy. The Minister made the call during the official commissioning and handover […]
A delegation of approximately 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers participating in Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development course has commended the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory as pivotal to eradicating malaria and infectious diseases in Nigeria and across Africa. The team expressed admiration for the […]
In a major policy address on the evolving face of warfare, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has declared that technological innovation is now a matter of strategic survival for the nation. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Omniverse Africa Summit 2026 on “Innovation Day,” General […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has received the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Annual Report from the Association’s President, Adesola Akinsanya. The presentation took place following a briefing by NiRA leadership on the Association’s yearly activities, key milestones, and ongoing efforts to […]
MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s premier marketing, media, and technology conference, will host the official unveiling of Ad-Agency GPT—Africa’s first generative AI platform purpose- built for marketing and advertising agencies. The platform will be introduced by Tomi Davies, Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs and founding President of ABAN, alongside Dr. Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi, […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in […]
As Africa’s digital journey gains momentum, conversations surrounding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), identity management, inclusion, and secure ecosystems have become essential to the continent’s sustainable development agenda. In alignment with this focus, Galaxy Backbone Limited sent a delegation led by its Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director […]
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to establish a strategic collaboration for the co-hosting and joint implementation of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED). The agreement, finalized today, marks a significant milestone in efforts to drive innovation, […]
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to take strong economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The former Governor of Edo State specifically advocated for the revocation of operating licences of MTN Nigeria […]
