Tech Firm Donates Smart Boards to Boost Digital Learning in Unity Schools
Wowbii Infrastructure, a brand under Equipment Hall Limited, has donated 20 interactive smart boards to the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) in a move aimed at accelerating digital education across Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges. The handover ceremony, held in Lagos on Saturday, marks a significant step toward modernising classroom learning and equipping students with […]
PalmPay Empowers 250 Women Through ‘Purple Woman’ Initiative to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Talent Pipeline
PalmPay is ramping up efforts to close Nigeria’s gender gap in technology with its flagship Purple Woman Program, which has now trained over 250 women for careers in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The initiative comes at a time when women account for just 17% of Nigeria’s tech workforce, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive […]
Nigeria Targets $200m Tech Investment with New UAE Partnership
The Nigeria government is set to attract $200 million in foreign investment following a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. The deal, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC (Elmirate Capital), will establish a next-generation technology platform focused on […]
FG Launches iDICE Startup Bridge to Support 100+ Nigerian Tech Ventures
The Nigeria government has unveiled plans to launch the iDICE Startup Bridge, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of the country’s digital and creative economy. Scheduled to kick off on March 16, 2026, the programme—under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE)—is designed to support over 100 high-potential startups across Nigeria’s six […]
Tech Unite Africa 5.0 to Host Startup World Cup Nigeria, Innovation Awards in Lagos
Africa’s technology ecosystem is set for a major gathering as innovators, investors, and industry leaders converge in Lagos for Tech Unite Africa 5.0, a pan-African technology conference scheduled for March 26, 2026. The event will take place at the Oriental Hotel and is expected to feature a wide range of activities including Startup World Cup […]
ARCO Partners DJI to Expand Drone Technology and Aerial Security in Nigeria
ARCO Worldwide Services Limited has partnered with global drone manufacturer DJI to accelerate the adoption of advanced drone technology in Nigeria, marking a major step forward for the country’s aerial security and surveillance capabilities. In a statement released by the company, ARCO confirmed it has become Nigeria’s first authorised DJI Enterprise reseller, positioning the indigenous […]
Glo, Samsung Launch Galaxy S26 Series in Nigeria With Exclusive Pre-Order Benefits
Globacom has partnered with Samsung Electronics to unveil the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series in Nigeria, opening an exclusive pre-order window for customers on the Glo network. The launch event, held at Globacom’s corporate headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together telecom industry stakeholders, technology enthusiasts, high-net-worth customers and members of the media to witness […]
X Proposes Changes to Blue Checkmark After €120m EU Fine
X (formerly Twitter) has proposed changes to its blue checkmark verification system after being fined €120 million ($138 million) by the European Commission for breaching the bloc’s digital regulations. According to EU officials, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk submitted proposed remedies aimed at addressing concerns over the design and use of the […]
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 […]
