Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future
By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
Digital future: NCC creates digital economy awareness, sensitization platform
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future.“ “The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a […]
Coderina university challenge produces 10 student-led innovator teams
Nigeria’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of innovators capable to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation, STI, is beginning to yield great results as 10 student-led innovator teams have emerged from the Coderina University Challenge, COUCH.
Balloons and Boardroom hub leads tech-enabled corporate events revolution
The Lagos corporate events landscape received a major boost recently when Ballons and Boardroom, a cutting-edge venue that seamlessly blends celebration and professionalism under one roof, was unveiled.
IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit: Over 200 global leaders to discuss digital divide in Abuja
Towards the end of this month, over 200 global leaders will gather in Abuja to discuss how to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Three EdTech startups get seed funding from Women and Career foundation
By Prince Osuagwu Three education technology, Edtech startups have received a huge boost to their careers when a nongovernmental organisation, Women and Career, recently doled out seed funding necessary to scale their ideas into proper entrepreneurship. The lucky startups, The Varlc project, Ntapi Inc, and Neuronest were among the finalists after a rigorous 12-weeks training […]
Nigeria’s telecom subscribers rise to 173.5m as broadband penetration reaches 49.3%
Similarly, internet subscriptions on GSM networks grew to 140.36 million, while overall teledensity reached 80.05 percent, reflecting steady expansion across the networks of major mobile operators.
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms: How clear monetary policy direction creates window for strategic investments
Nigeria’s economy has moved beyond survival mode into a phase of structural transformation and accelerated growth.
In next five years, banks treating tech as cost center ‘ll fall behind — Jeffery Elimihe, CIO Zenith bank, Sierra Leone
Jeffrey Osadebame Elimihe is a banker, technologist and a lecturer. He is the current Chief Information Officer at Zenith Bank, Sierra Leone.
Vanguard Reporter, 14 others selected for 2025/2026 DPI Journalism Fellowship
A reporter with Vanguard Newspapers, Juliet Umeh, has been selected alongside 14 other Nigerian journalists for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship.
nTel tasks FG on deepening telecom sector liberalisation, prepares for market re-entry in 2026
Despite opening up the telecom market in 2001 for more players to play in, Chief Executive officer of Nigeria’s pioneer national operator, ntel Soji Maurice-Diya, says the Nigerian government has more to do in terms of injecting level playing field for players and sustaining investor confidence.
