Iran Conflict: Zinox Boss Pushes for Local Tech Manufacturing to Shield Nigeria from Global Shocks Amid rising global tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalation in 2026, the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has called for urgent investment in Nigeria’s local technology capacity to reduce the country’s vulnerability to external economic shocks. In […]
Ondo to Upgrade RUGIPO into Tech-Driven Agriculture University
The Ondo State Government has approved the transformation of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), into a full-fledged, tech-driven university, marking a major shift in the state’s higher education and agricultural development strategy. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the decision on Monday in Akure while receiving the report of a committee set up to review the proposed […]
Nigeria, Five African Nations Secure €5m Grant to Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture
Nigeria and five other African countries have secured a €5 million grant to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies, in a major push to strengthen food systems and improve resilience across the continent. The funding, provided by Germany and administered through the African Development Bank’s Transition Support Facility (TSF Pillar IV), will benefit Nigeria, […]
Ogun Chief Judge Advocates Tech Adoption, Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Sexual Violence
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among justice sector stakeholders and the adoption of technology-driven solutions to improve the handling of sexual violence cases in Nigeria. Speaking through Justice Funke Odubanjo at a stakeholders’ forum in Abeokuta, Dipeolu stressed that coordinated efforts involving the police, judiciary, legal practitioners, […]
Nigeria Secures $100m EBRD Funding to Boost Nationwide Fibre Rollout
Nigeria has secured a fresh $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to accelerate its nationwide broadband expansion under Project BRIDGE. The development was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who described the approval as a major milestone in the federal government’s push to […]
MTN, Airtel, Others Face Rising Investment Pressure as Data Consumption Surges
Nigeria’s data consumption hit a record 1.15 million terabytes in August 2025, putting pressure on telecom operators like MTN, Airtel, and Globacom to expand capacity and upgrade their 4G and 5G networks.
BBM, Goodie Goodie, Share A Coke – Things Millennials Got to Experience That Gen Zs Haven’t (Yet)
BBM, Goodie Goodie, Share A Coke – Things Millennials Got to Experience That Gen Zs Haven’t (Yet)
Best Budget Earbuds for Students in Nigeria (2025 Guide): Affordable, Durable, and High-Quality Picks
Looking for the best affordable earbuds for students in Nigeria? Discover top budget picks under ₦20,000 that offer great sound, long battery life, water resistance, and premium features like noise cancellation.
Katsina State Targets 70% Broadband Penetration and 2,000km Fibre Network by 2030
Katsina State sets sights on achieving 70% broadband penetration and deploying 2,000km of fibre optic network by 2030. Governor Dikko Radda highlights digital reforms, $8 million World Bank credit, and ICT-driven governance initiatives.
Ghana’s Girls-In-ICT Programme Inspires 1,000 Girls to Pursue Careers in Tech and STEM
Ghana’s National Girls-In-ICT Programme in the Upper West Region empowers 1,000 young girls with digital skills and mentorship to pursue careers in technology and STEM, advancing digital inclusion and gender equality.
