The Women in Tech Accelerator is an annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs, led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and delivered in collaboration with Village Capital

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates football fans across the globe, Google has unveiled six smart digital tools designed to help supporters stay informed, engaged and connected throughout the tournament.

By Juliet Umeh The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ, has identified weak passwords, phishing links and poor digital security habits as some of the biggest threats facing investigative journalists, warning that a single security lapse could expose confidential sources, compromise sensitive investigations and damage newsroom credibility. The warning was issued during the Civic […]

Recently, global industrial software and Industrial Intelligence giants AVEVA made a strategic business decision to separate its legacy market, Middle East and Africa, into two markets, keeping each as a stand alone market.

Stakeholders in Nigeria and India have identified financial technology, fintech, innovations as a critical enabler of trade and investment flows between both countries, saying digital payment solutions are helping to overcome longstanding cross-border transaction challenges and unlock new opportunities in manufacturing and other productive sectors.

Facebook, Instagram, and whatsapp users may now face AI customer Agent when they have issues or seevice inquiries.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion through what is projected to be the largest initial public offering, IPO in history.

By Prince OsuagwuThe President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has stated that the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation requires graduates who are capable of independent thinking, continuous learning, innovation, and responsible leadership. According to Professor Dzidonu, universities exist not merely to award degrees but […]

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria has dismissed notions that the recent attempt by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to commission a cost-based study to determine fresh mobile termination rates, will lead to increase in telecom tariffs in the country.

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 […]

By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, FMCIDE, and Hello.cv. They argue that the arrangement contradicts the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy by promoting Cape Verde’s country code top-level domain, ccTLD, […]

As Nigerian banks battle rising bad loans amid economic uncertainty, industry stakeholders are urging lenders to look beyond digital loan applications and address deeper weaknesses in their credit infrastructure.

As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation ambitions, one of the major obstacles that continue to undermine the aspirations of becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse is the country’s heavy dependence on foreign internet infrastructure.

As Nigeria pushes to diversify government revenues away from oil and strengthen fiscal sustainability, the telecommunications sector is increasingly emerging as one of the country’s most reliable contributors to public finances and economic growth.

The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship