Tech-Driven Learning Critical to Nigeria’s Human Capital Growth — Alausa
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasised that technology-driven learning is essential to unlocking the country’s human capital potential, warning that digital skills are now critical for building a globally competitive workforce. Speaking at the commissioning of the Katsina State Smart Secondary School, the minister described the project as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria Leads Africa in Smart Surveillance Spending, Sparks Privacy Debate
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest buyer of smart city surveillance technology, investing over $470 million in advanced monitoring systems — a move that is raising fresh concerns over privacy and data protection. At the centre of the investment is the National Public Security Communication System (NPSCS), a nationwide surveillance project designed to strengthen security […]
UK-Trained Nigerians Driving Innovation in Tech, Culture, Healthcare — British Council
A new wave of Nigerian professionals educated in the United Kingdom is playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and social progress across key sectors, the British Council has said. The organisation made this known at its Study UK Alumni Awards held in Lagos, where leaders in law, technology, culture, and healthcare gathered to celebrate […]
Nigeria Launches Digital Trade Portal to End Port Delays, Cut ‘Congestion Tax’
Nigeria has taken a major step to tackle decades-long port congestion with the launch of a National Single Window (NSW) platform, aimed at streamlining trade processes, reducing costs, and accelerating cargo clearance. The digital platform was officially unveiled on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as part […]
Nigeria, Finland Sign Digital Economy Pact as EU Backs Tech Talent Drive with €23m
Nigeria and Finland have signed a new agreement to deepen cooperation in the digital economy, in a move aimed at boosting innovation, strengthening public services, and accelerating skills development. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja on March 23, brings together Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, and Finland’s Under-Secretary of State for International […]
FG Targets 70% Digital Literacy, Prioritises Teacher Upskilling
The Federal Government has identified teacher training and upskilling as critical to achieving its target of 70 percent digital literacy by 2027, as Nigeria accelerates efforts to build a technology-driven economy. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known during a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja focused on aligning Nigeria’s education […]
Nigeria Battles 510,000 Annual TB Cases with Community Action, New Diagnostic Tech
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), rolling out community-driven strategies and new diagnostic technologies as the country continues to record more than 510,000 cases annually. The renewed push was highlighted at a pre-World TB Day press briefing in Abuja, where health officials and stakeholders called for urgent action to curb the disease […]
Remita and the Treasury Single Account: Nigeria’s Most Successful Government Technology Project
In a country where many public sector technology projects have struggled to deliver results, the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) powered by Remita stands out as one of Nigeria’s most impactful government digital initiatives. For decades, technology projects within Nigeria’s public sector often ended up as costly failures—either abandoned before launch or overwhelmed […]
NITDA Targets 37 Innovation Hubs Nationwide for Fifth iHatch Startup Programme
Nigeria’s technology regulator, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its iHatch Startup Incubation Programme, aiming to strengthen innovation ecosystems across the country. The initiative, implemented through NITDA’s subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), is being carried out in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation […]
Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Proposed Child Online Safety Regulations
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a nationwide public consultation on proposed regulations aimed at improving online safety for children using social media and digital platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the consultation is designed to gather feedback from […]
