Nigeria’s AI Scaling Hub and the Path to Tech Sovereignty
Nigeria's AI Scaling Hub and the Path to Tech Sovereignty
By Fatimah Yusuf Usman,
On June 5, 2025, the Federal Government unveiled a groundbreaking $7.5 million...
Design Thinking: How FutureMap is Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Nigeria
Design Thinking: How FutureMap is Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Nigeria
By Shuaib Sani Shuaib
Something transformative happened recently in Abuja—not a political rally, a...
Experts Warn: Poor Broadband Slowing Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Telecommunications and economic experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s low broadband penetration, warning that it continues to hinder economic growth, digital inclusion, and competitiveness...
Nigeria, Japan Seal $11.2m Deal for Startup Hub in Abuja
NITDA signs agreement with Japanese consortium to build Abuja startup hub
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed an agreement with a Japanese...
Nigeria, China Partner to Launch Satellite-to-Phone Internet
Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firm to deploy direct-to-device satellite connectivity
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Pro for Free Access Worldwide
The latest development from Google's ramped-up efforts is Gemini 2.5 Pro, the most advanced and powerful generative AI model that is now available for...
Mobile Users to Pay Directly for USSD Services from June 18
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have announced that beginning Wednesday, June 18, 2025, mobile subscribers in the country will begin to pay directly for USSD...
Bosun Tijani Elected Vice Chair of ITU Council
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for...
“Nigeria Data Challenge” Launched to Promote Digital Literacy in Schools
In a bold and forward-looking move to embed a culture of data privacy in Nigeria’s educational landscape, Digital Africa Global Consult (DAGC), a leading...
WhatsApp Introduces Ads, Tightens Grip on Monetization
WhatsApp To Start Showing More Adverts In Messaging App
WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app.
The Meta-owned...
