Raknida, a Nigerian art-tech platform, has made a significant move by expanding into the US market, thanks to a substantial $100,000 grant from Arch Grants, a non-profit organization responsible for supporting startups, based in St. Louis, USA. During the startup competition which involved 574 applicants, Raknida stood out as the […]
Digital Economy
TikTok, a Chinese owned social media platform, has partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to strengthen online safety and digital awareness in Nigeria. This was made known by Data Science Nigeria (DSN) on X, formerly Twitter, revealing that the collaboration aligns seamlessly […]
Airtel Nigeria has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran. According to him, Balsingh brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having […]
OpenAI an American artificial Intelligence (AI) research oganization, Meta platforms and French telecom giant, Orange SA have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop and launch artificial intelligence (AI) models in African languages aiming to bridge the linguistic gap in AI, providing solutions tailored to the diverse landscape of the African […]
OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has partnered with AfriGo Card, powered by AfriGopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) aiming to enhance the availability of digital payment services to Nigerians. The partnership will facilitate rapid scaling while ensuring secure and convenient payment […]
In a recent report from World of Statistics, Nigeria has been ranked fifth worldwide for average daily time spent on social media in 2024. This ranking highlights Nigeria’s growing digital economy and its population’s increasing reliance on social platforms for communication, business, and social interaction. According to the “We Are […]
As global economies continue to explore innovations and emerging technologies to drive growth and sustainable development, experts at DigiVation Future Summit and Awards 2024 have been unanimous in their calls for a new approach to repositioning Nigeria for the prospect of harnessing the nation’s digital and economic potentials. The […]
Organisers of the DISC Forum 2024 say the breakfast programme, holding in Lagos, will spotlight key elements, such as data centres, digital and core infrastructure, investments, cybersecurity, cloud computing, content, satellite technology and Big Data As Nigeria drives towards a robust digital economy, the DISC Forum 2024 has become a pivotal platform […]
Nassarawa State has implemented the Right of Way Regulation 2023, effective since December 29, 2023, which exempts telecommunication network facilities from Right of Way (RoW) Charges. This move is hailed as a significant stride towards fostering an environment conducive to the flourishing digital economy. This bold regulation not only supports […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner for the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has revealed that Nigeria has the capacity to establish regulations governing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Olatunji emphasized that the NDPC is actively involved in formulating an AI strategy for the country. This statement comes in […]
