Nigeria’s cybersecurity industry is on the rise, and experts say the best is yet to come. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa …
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Africa Rallies Around Digital Trade at Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Lagos, MAA Partner to Host 2025 African Marketing Tech & E-commerce Conference
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA), has announced plans to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), a major continental gathering aimed …
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Top 10 Tech Founders to Watch in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Meet the innovators transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape. Introduction Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. From fintech to …
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Innovate Africa Fund, LSETF Plan to Train 500 Tech Innovators for Africa’s $500bn Product Ecosystem
Innovate Africa Fund and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) have announced a joint plan to train over 500 tech innovators to participate actively in Africa’s growing product ecosystem, …
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From Local Challenges to Global Solutions: How African Startups Are Attracting World Attention
Africa’s startup ecosystem is no longer a nascent curiosity; it’s a vibrant, innovative powerhouse rapidly gaining global recognition and attracting significant international investment. Once overlooked, the continent is now celebrated …
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ECOWAS, World Bank Hold Workshop in Abuja to Improve Internet Access Across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), has started a two-day technical workshop aimed at improving …
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Meta’s Exit Threat Worries Millions of Nigerian Small Businesses
There is rising concern among Nigerian business owners as Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to leave the country over a fine dispute. Experts in …
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Telcos Invest Over $1bn in Chinese Equipment to Boost Service Quality
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have placed orders worth over $1 billion for new network infrastructure from original equipment manufacturers in China, as part of efforts to overhaul and improve the …
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NCC, Lawmakers Begin Review of 22-Year-Old Telecom Law to Match New Tech Era
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and lawmakers at the National Assembly have started the process of reviewing the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, which has been the foundation of Nigeria’s …