10 h. ago Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports

The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, said that while startups in Nigeria don’t have […]

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10 h. ago From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses

Tribune Online From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses By Afolabi Abisola Favour IN today’s digital economy, social media has become more than just a space for entertainment, it is now a vital tool for business growth in Nigeria. According to Statista (2024), spending on digital advertising in Nigeria stood at $169 million, with social media ads accounting for more than 40 percent of […] From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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29 h. ago Airtel Africa Foundation Awards Tech Scholarships To 2 Nigerian Students

  Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has awarded two Nigerian students fully-funded scholarships to study at Plaksha University, India, under the Airtel Africa Fellowship programme. The two recipients, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed emerged successful after a highly competitive selection process and will pursue undergraduate degrees in technology-related fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]

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4 d. ago ‘Stable policy, pricing flexibility needed to hit ICT’s 21% GDP target’

Nigeria’s ambitious plan to raise the contribution of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to 21 percent of Gross Domestic Product read more ‘Stable policy, pricing flexibility needed to hit ICT’s 21% GDP target’

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5 d. ago NFF Partners With Vivacity Group On Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Youth Employment

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has agreed to partner with the non-governmental organisation Vivacity Group on its Future of Work Initiative (NigeriaWorks 2030), aimed at driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth employment across various sectors, including the services and care economy, agriculture and agribusiness, creative and cultural industries, and the technology and digital economy. Speaking during […]

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5 d. ago How leading global corporations compete with Nigeria’s $1trn economy target

Tribune Online How leading global corporations compete with Nigeria’s $1trn economy target Nigeria is pushing aggressively toward its $1 trillion economy target, a milestone the government projects could be reached by 2026 if fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and foreign investment inflows are sustained. Interestingly, this national ambition is unfolding against the backdrop of a global race where some of the world’s largest corporations—Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan, Oracle, Walmart, […] How leading global corporations compete with Nigeria’s $1trn economy target Tribune Online

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5 d. ago GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has projected that Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will contribute up to 21 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027, consolidating its position as one of the fastest-growing drivers of the national economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed […] The post GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos govt committed to Nigeria’s $1trn economy aspirations — Sanwo

Tribune Online Lagos govt committed to Nigeria’s $1trn economy aspirations — Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said his administration is committed to showcasing technology, building partnerships... Lagos govt committed to Nigeria’s $1trn economy aspirations — Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria needs resilient digital infrastructure beyond catching up – Tijani

Nigeria’s minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said the country must build a resilient global digital system read more Nigeria needs resilient digital infrastructure beyond catching up – Tijani

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6 d. ago NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure

Tribune Online NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is firming up a cybersecurity framework for securing digital infrastructure and enhancing online safety for consumers in the Nigerian communications industry. The framework, with likely implementation timeline by telecoms licensees set for 2026, will address security challenges arising from the emerging technologies towards creating a more secure digital economy in […] NCC advances cybersecurity framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecoms infrastructure Tribune Online

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8 d. ago “We’re building a home for Africa’s innovators to power the digital economy” — Itana’s CCMO

Iyin Aboyeji, managing partner at Future Africa and a serial tech entrepreneur, once faced a recurring challenge in his previous read more “We’re building a home for Africa’s innovators to power the digital economy” — Itana’s CCMO

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8 d. ago Bosun Tijani, Pope Leo XIV, Strive Masiyiwa make 2025 TIME100 AI List

By John Ogunsemore Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named on the 2025 TIME100 AI list, alongside global figures like Pope Leo XIV and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa. The prestigious list, unveiled by TIME Magazine on August 28, recognises 100 individuals shaping the future of artificial intelligence across […] The post Bosun Tijani, Pope Leo XIV, Strive Masiyiwa make 2025 TIME100 AI List appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Communications Minister, Pope Leo XIV make 2025 TIME100 AI List

By John Ogunsemore Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named on the 2025 TIME100 AI list, alongside global figures like Pope Leo XIV and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa. The prestigious list, unveiled by TIME Magazine on August 28, recognises 100 individuals shaping the future of artificial intelligence across […] The post Communications Minister, Pope Leo XIV make 2025 TIME100 AI List appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Communications Minister Tijani, Pope Leo XIV Featured On TIME100 AI List

The list recognises 100 individuals, including faith leaders, tech innovators, and government officials, who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The post Communications Minister Tijani, Pope Leo XIV Featured On TIME100 AI List appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bosun Tijani joins global AI leaders on Time’s 2025 list of 100 most influential people

Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of the read more Bosun Tijani joins global AI leaders on Time’s 2025 list of 100 most influential people

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1 week ago Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria has launched a technical roundtable on the Nigeria Data Exchange Platform (NGDX), describing it as a bold step to strengthen its national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Convened by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy with support from the European Union and Team Europe partners from Estonia, Finland, […] The post Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago AI has potentials to drive Nigerian economy by 20% – NITDA boss

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, said that the digital economy using Artificial Intelligence read more AI has potentials to drive Nigerian economy by 20% – NITDA boss

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1 week ago Uzodimma To Partner Globacom On Digital Economy, Fibre Connectivity In Imo

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed his willingness to partner Globacom  to enhance digital economy   as well as fibre connectivity services for the state’s digital city. Governor Uzodinma made the remarks  when he received Globacom’s Enterprise Business Group  in Owerri, where he described the telecom giant as a “market leader” in the sector […]

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1 week ago Experts Urge AI, Tech Adoption To Drive Nigeria’s Economic Diversification

Technology and economic experts on Wednesday in Abuja called for urgently deploying technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate Nigeria’s economic diversification and overall development. The call was made at a one-day lecture organised by Economic Confidential, where stakeholders highlighted AI as a critical tool for positioning Nigeria within the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution in […]

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