21 h. ago Lagos to double tech contribution to GDP by 2030 – Commissioner

Lagos State aims to double its tech economy’s contribution to GDP by 2030, leveraging innovation, AI, and new legislation like the Lagos Innovation Bill. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-double-tech-contribution-to-gdp-by-2030-commissioner/

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24 h. ago My administration is delivering tech innovation, digital economy empowerment — Adeleke

Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday said his administration is not only constructing roads and bridges but is also

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4 d. ago International Disability Day: Adeleke to distribute free PoS devices to PLWDs in Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke will distribute free PoS devices to empower PLWDs in Osun, marking International Disability Day and enhancing their economic statu Read More: https://punchng.com/international-disability-day-adeleke-to-distribute-free-pos-devices-to-plwds-in-osun/

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4 d. ago From Dorm Rooms to Deal Rooms: Inside Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Push to Build Enugu’s $30B Digital Economy Through the Campus Hackathon

The Enugu Campus Hackathon 2025 is not just a student competition; it is an early-stage track on the digital rails read more From Dorm Rooms to Deal Rooms: Inside Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Push to Build Enugu’s $30B Digital Economy Through the Campus Hackathon

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5 d. ago Digital economy bigger than oil – Economist at business school graduation event

As experts warn that Nigeria risks economic decline if digital overhaul fails to come quickly A new economic sector bigger read more Digital economy bigger than oil – Economist at business school graduation event

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7 d. ago Cornerstone Insurance gets industry recognition for tech innovation solutions

Cornerstone Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance companies has continued to get recognised for its technological innovation, which is read more Cornerstone Insurance gets industry recognition for tech innovation solutions

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9 d. ago AI breakthrough for Naija hustle: Google’s ‘Nano Banana Pro’ empowers creators and businesses

In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s vibrant digital economy, Google has officially launched Nano Banana Pro, its most advanced image generation and editing model. Built upon the powerful reasoning capabilities of Gemini 3 Pro, this new tool is set to be a game-changer for Nigerian entrepreneurs, content creators, small, medium enterprises (SMEs), global enterprises and […]

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1 week ago EU launches new venture to support women’s participation in digital economy

The European Union has strengthened its push for women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital economy with the launch of the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub in northern Nigeria. The initiative is designed to accelerate women-led entrepreneurship, digital innovation and economic inclusion across the region. Unveiled last week in Kano State, the new hub is positioned […]

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1 week ago Zenith Bank Boosts Innovation With Tech Fair 5.0, Awards N140m To Hackathon Winners

A total cash prize of N140 million has been awarded to ten (10) African innovators to scale their transformative solutions after a keenly contested hackathon and pitch session at the Fifth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate”, which held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, […]

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1 week ago AI Governance Key To Africa’s Digital Transformation – Oyedeji

The group managing director of First HoldCo Plc, Mr Wale Oyedeji, has highlighted the critical role of AI governance in shaping Africa’s digital economy. He stated this during his keynote address titled, ‘AI Governance: Advancing Regulations, Ethics and Risk Resilience in Africa’s Digital Economy’ at the ISACA GRC conference held in Lagos, recently. Oyedeji stressed […]

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1 week ago We’ve Built Over 12,000 Housing Units To Bridge Deficit – Sanwo

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday disclosed that his administration has delivered over 12,000 housing units in six years as part of efforts to bridge the housing deficit in the state. Sanwo-Olu stated this while commissioning 233 Housing Units, Parcels A and B, at Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah, Eti-Osa local council development area, […]

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria should prioritise cyber security, digital economy — Rep Olajide

“With the emergence of AI, we have to prioritise cybersecurity because there are new challenges that come with the toolset..

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2 w. ago Digital economy bill ready before end of 2025 — Ogun Senator

Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill is set for assent by 2025, aiming to boost jobs, curb corruption, and modernize governance by digitizing all agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/digital-economy-bill-ready-before-end-of-2025-ogun-senator/

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2 w. ago Ogun reaffirms commitment to digital growth as 2025 summit opens

The Ogun State Government reaffirms its commitment to a tech-driven economy at the 2025 Ogun Digital Summit, focusing on youth training and innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-reaffirms-commitment-to-digital-growth-as-2025-summit-opens/

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2 w. ago Nivedigital Academy Offers One of Nigeria’s Leading Digital Marketing Programs

Nivedigital Academy, a fast-growing digital marketing institute in Lagos, offers one of Nigeria’s leading digital marketing and SEO training programs. The academy was created to help Nigerians gain practical skills in SEO, digital marketing, and online visibility, skills that businesses now rely on to grow in today’s digital economy. The academy is part of NiveDigital, […]

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2 w. ago Google launches AI skilling blueprint to revolutionise Africa’s digital economy

Google has launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments cultivate robust national read more Google launches AI skilling blueprint to revolutionise Africa’s digital economy

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2 w. ago Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

Nigeria’s digital economy witnessed one of its most dramatic growth surges in 2024 as the Value-Added Services (VAS) segment recorded read more Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

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3 w. ago Olowolafe calls for collaborative investment to build Nigeria’s $1tr digital economy

Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU) and chairman of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, has called for deeper collaboration read more Olowolafe calls for collaborative investment to build Nigeria’s $1tr digital economy

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3 w. ago Transparent digital lending key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth

Nigeria’s bold target of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 rests on its youthful population, but without transparent digital lending, read more Transparent digital lending key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth-driven $1trn ambition by 2030 – FairMoney MD

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3 w. ago ALTON slams $1trn digital vision as ‘House on Faulty Foundation’ amid regulatory duplication

Nigeria’s telecom operators has warned lawmakers, declaring the country’s ambitious $1 trillion digital economy blueprint a “house built on a read more ALTON slams $1trn digital vision as ‘House on Faulty Foundation’ amid regulatory duplication

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