6 h. ago Loans, Digital Access Top Agenda As Nigeria Hosts 4th AU MSME Forum

Delegates from over 50 African countries will converge on Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, from Monday, June 23 to Friday, 27, 2025, to address challenges affecting small businesses, particularly affordable financing, enhancing digital transformation and improving market access. According to a statement by spokesman of the vice president of Nigeria, Stanley Nkwocha, the country […]

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11 h. ago Leaders can use digital infrastructure to regain citizens’ trust — Tijani

Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has urged global leaders to embrace Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as read more Leaders can use digital infrastructure to regain citizens’ trust — Tijani

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36 h. ago Students’ Loan Application Process Now Fully Digitised – NELFUND

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said its Student Loan application system has now been fully digitised to streamline and accelerate the student loan processing experience for institutions and applicants. The director of corporate communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, stated this in a press statement yesterday. According to her, with this upgrade, all accredited institutions are […]

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3 d. ago Stakeholders Applaud Akano’s Push For Digital Transformation In Nigeria

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education, communication, and youth development sectors have lauded the chief executive officer of New Horizons Technologies, Tim Akano, for his contributions to digital transformation and human capital development in the country. Akano, a renowned Pan-African thought leader and technology advocate, was recently honoured by multiple prestigious institutions including the Committee of Pro-Chancellors […]

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8 d. ago Visa signs Yamal as Global Ambassador for FIFA 2026 World Cup

With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE: V) — a global leader in digital payments and long-standing supporter of world football — yesterday announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game’s brightest rising stars, will serve as a global […] The post Visa signs Yamal as Global Ambassador for FIFA 2026 World Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago LASG Partners Firm On Digital Teaching To Transform Public School Education

Lagos State government, in collaboration with tech solutions firm WALURE and the Education Resource Centre, has unveiled a cutting-edge Digital Teaching platform to transform public education in the state. The initiative, driven by the state’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, aims to modernise teaching and learning across public schools through innovative technology and dynamic […]

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1 week ago NDDC Will Sustain Support For Digital Transformation In Niger Delta, Says Ogbuku

Managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the commission will continue to sponsor programmes that support technological advancement and digital transformation in the Niger Delta region. At the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2025 yesterday, Ogbuku stressed the importance of bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore the […]

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1 week ago Jumia Commits To Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Digital Inclusion

Jumia has restated its commitment to the nation’s economic growth and a more inclusive digital marketplace. Since its launch in 2012, Jumia has evolved into more than just an online shopping destination. It has become a catalyst for economic growth, digital inclusion, and everyday convenience for millions of Nigerians. From small business owners and rural […]

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2 w. ago Digital Innovation Park will make Nigeria a global leader in digital infrastructure – Tijani

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that the newly inaugurated Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Digital Innovation Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, will enhance Nigeria’s position as a global leader in digital infrastructure, talent development, and innovation. The Minister, who stated this at the official […] The post Digital Innovation Park will make Nigeria a global leader in digital infrastructure – Tijani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Urge African Nations To Embrace Digital Revolution

Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week programme, which was organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Edmund Ugwu […]

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2 w. ago African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week program organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Abuja. Professor Edmund Ugwu Agbo, Dean […] The post African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago From Curiosity To Impact: How TEXEM’s May 2025 Programme Sparked Strategic Leadership For Digital Age

In the vibrant heart of Abu Dhabi, under the soft glow of a May morning, an extraordinary gathering unfolded. Senior executives from across Nigeria and beyond convened for TEXEM UK’s transformational executive development programme—Digital Innovation: Stimulating a Culture of Intrapreneurship in a Digital Age. Over the course of four meticulously designed days, what began as […]

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3 w. ago Transactworld Digital Partners With OPay To Give Nigerian Businesses Direct Access To 40 Million Wallet Users

Transactworld Digital, a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed fintech company and the operator of Transactpay, has unveiled a new integration with mobile money giant OPay. This partnership will enable businesses across Nigeria to accept payments directly from over 40 million OPay wallet users — including more than 10 million individuals who transact daily — without any […]

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3 w. ago Nigerian Digital Economy Gets Lift With Google’s Latest AI Ad Innovations

Nigeria’s digital economy is poised for a significant boost following the unveiling of a suite of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) advertising tools by Google at its annual Google Marketing Live (GML) 2025 event. The newly announced innovations are designed to empower businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong focus on accelerating online growth and digital […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria Plans N3.3trn Infrastructure Plan Rollout To Bridge Digital Divide

The Nigerian government is set to roll out a N3.3 trillion digital infrastructure plan by the end of 2025, as an effort to bridge the digital divide and boost broadband penetration in the country. Recall the federal government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has announced an ambitious initiative to deploy 90,000 […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Chairs New Committee To Drive Digital Public Infrastructure

President Bola Tinubu has been appointed chairman of a newly inaugurated Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), as the federal government intensifies efforts to fast-track the country’s digital transformation agenda. The committee, inaugurated on Monday in Abuja, is mandated to ensure a well-coordinated, legally compliant, and development-aligned rollout of DPI systems […]

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3 w. ago FG Intensifies Support For Equitable Digital Landscape In West Africa

The federal government has intensified its support and commitment for a robust and equitable digital landscape across West Africa for the overall transformation of the region. Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, stated this commitment during the 17th edition of the 5-day West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) in Abuja recently. […]

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3 w. ago ‘Safeguard Truth In Digital Age’, Information Officers Urged

The Federal Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in collaboration with the UNESCO Office in Nigeria, has concluded a two-day workshop on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for public information and relations officers. The event, held in Abuja to mark World Press Freedom Day 2025, was themed “Reporting in the Brave New […]

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3 w. ago 4th Africa Soft Power Summit Sets Agenda For Policy Reforms On Inclusive Economy, Digital Leadership

Africa’s leading policymakers, innovators, and business leaders concluded a landmark two-day Africa Soft Power Summit on Friday, establishing comprehensive strategies to advance the continent’s strides towards inclusive economy, economic self-determination and digital transformation. The fourth edition of this influential gathering brought together over 20 distinguished speakers from across Africa and international organisations, led by Dr. […]

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3 w. ago How Adefarayola Olugbemisola is leading digital transformation across governments, industries

Adefarayola Deborah Olugbemisola is a recognised leader in business transformation and digital strategy. She is the CEO and Founder of read more How Adefarayola Olugbemisola is leading digital transformation across governments, industries

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