Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Aptech, Middlesex University offer Nigerian students 50% scholarships on data analytics, 3D Animation
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Nigerian students wish-ing to make a career in some information technology fields, including Computing and Data Analytics, Animation or 3D Animation for Games and Films may have the opportunity to do so easily and cost effectively because an IT training institution, Aptech, is slashing the cost by 50 per cent. The initiative […]
Moniepoint reaches 20m users, disburses $700m in MSME loans
By Juliet Umeh Digital bank platform, Moniepoint has announced that it now serves more than 20 million businesses and individuals across Nigeria and Africa, while disbursing over $700 million in loans to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, MSMEs, in 2025. The fintech company disclosed this in its 2025 Impact Report, which highlighted its contribution to […]
Aptech bridges digital skills gap @national convocation of tech professionals in Lagos
By Prince Osuagwu AS Nigeria intensifies efforts to bridge digital skills gap and build a globally competitive technology workforce, Aptech Nigeria is celebrating the achievements of its graduates while strengthening industry-academia collaboration and alumni engagement. The celebration will happen at its national convocation, on August 8, 2026, at the Sheraton Lagos. Aptech expects the ceremony […]
Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities
By Progress GodfreyRemote work, once viewed as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved into a defining feature of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, changing how professionals work, how companies recruit talent and how salaries are determined. For thousands of Nigerian software developers, designers, digital marketers and data analysts, geography is no longer a barrier […]
GAME ON: What Innovation minister, Ude, plans to do @ Enugu games conference
By Prince Osuagwu It will be game -on, in the morning of July, 30, 2026, when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, mounts the podium at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Enugu, to discuss the innovations technology has brought into the gaming world which is now worth over $197billion The Minister […]
