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Venture capital slump leads Nigerian startups to borrowing for survival

Venture capital slump leads Nigerian startups to borrowing for survival

By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]
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OADC bankrolls National Privacy Week to bolster local data hosting

OADC bankrolls National Privacy Week to bolster local data hosting

Tier 3 Data centre operators, Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Lagos has revealed it bankrolled part of the NDPC’s National Privacy Week as a mark of it’s commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and efforts to ensure local hosting in the country.

Beyond licences: Can new ISPs fix Nigeria’s broadband divide?

Beyond licences: Can new ISPs fix Nigeria’s broadband divide?

… Licences are not the real issue… Emoekpere By Juliet Umeh When Vanguard published “Silent Signals: How Poor Broadband Leaves Many Nigerians Digitally Disconnected,” it highlighted the human cost of Nigeria’s weak internet connectivity- from anxious parents unable to reach their children, to professionals missing virtual meetings, traders losing income, and families cut off from […]

Benue targets digital workforce as BDIC, Cisco seal skills development deal

Benue targets digital workforce as BDIC, Cisco seal skills development deal

Benue State has taken a decisive step towards building a digitally skilled, globally competitive and future-ready workforce with the signing of a strategic digital skills training partnership between the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and the Cisco Networking Academy, a global digital skills and workforce development programme.

How foreign domains compromise digital identity

How foreign domains compromise digital identity

Nigeria’s digital footprint is growing rapidly. Systems such as the National Identity Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN, and digital payment platforms are expanding across the country.

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

The integration of advertising has been a key question for generative AI chatbots, with companies largely reluctant to interrupt the user experience with ads.

Aptech gives Nigerian students job-ready tech skills with ADSE AI programme

Aptech gives Nigerian students job-ready tech skills with ADSE AI programme

By Prince Osuagwu ‎Aptech Computer Education Nigeria has unveiled a new all-in-one Artificial Intelligence (AI) career programme designed to equip Nigerian learners with job-ready technology skills, structured internship opportunities, and clear progression routes to international degrees.‎The programme, known as ADSE AI, integrates AI-powered training, hands-on projects, and mentorship with opportunities for eligible students to gain […]