The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a World Bank-funded initiative led by the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Ceesolar, a renewable energy company, to implement a specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Internship Program for women. Read Also: NCDMB Empowers 500 Youths in Solar Power Installation Training During the […]
Layer3, a prominent provider of cloud and network technology solutions, has joined forces with the Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) to enhance the digital landscapes of Abuja and Kano. The aim is to enrich the lives of the residents by providing improved access to Netflix and other online […]
Medallion Data Centre, a subsidiary of Digital Realty, has unveiled its second data centre in Lagos in response to the growing demand for local content and data hosting by customers. This new facility, named LOC2, offers an additional one-megawatt IT capacity and will be interconnected with the existing LOS1 […]
Renowned technology company, Samsung, has expanded its device offerings, providing Nigerians with enhanced user experiences. Recently introduced in Lagos, these new devices, namely the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, are part of the company’s latest FE series, integrating fresh takes on iconic […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized its dedication to fostering the growth of the Fintech sector through strategic regulatory measures. Speaking at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum in Lagos, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, emphasized the increasing influence of Fintech in transforming […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape into a global hub for tech talent. NITDA aims to foster innovation and reposition Nigeria as a prominent player in the technology sector. This declaration was made […]
With our value-based collaboration with ISPs to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships, we foresee an era of limitless possibilities for growth, innovation, and excellence with Phase 3 being poised as the network of the future Africa’s leading independent fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications service provider Phase 3 […]
Sterling Bank has revealed its intention to dedicate N1bn to support agro-innovators during the upcoming 5th edition of the annual Agric Summit Africa. The event, renowned for its significant contributions to the agricultural sector, is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2023, under the theme ‘Empowering […]
Micro and small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and other emerging markets are being encouraged to explore innovative financing solutions to address funding gaps, accelerate growth, and expand their operations. A recent study conducted by Stears in collaboration with the digital supply chain finance platform, Fiducia, sheds light on the […]