NITDA plans training of 1m App developers
The deployment of digital technologies is a necessary fundamental tool in the implementation of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals to make the world a better and safer place and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in its…
Nigeria’s ICT Industry jumps in growth – Pantami
…Broadband penetration hits 42.79%. The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has told the global digital community that Nigeria has been witnessing phenomenal growth in its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, thus enabling…
MRA Rejects Government’s Attempt to Regulate Social Media
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to discontinue its attempt to adopt a “Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries”, accusing it of trying to regulate social media and other online platforms through the…
NITDA, Japan plan Ihatch Startup Incubation Programme 2nd Cohort
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is opening applications for the second cohort of the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme. This…
African Tech Startup funding to double by 2025—Report
African business leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved internet connectivity helps establish the continent as a tech superpower, new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows. More than…
Nerds Unite 2022 to Highlight Global Digital Infrastructure
A leading provider of wholesale connectivity and data center services in West Africa, MainOne, an Equinix Company, is set to host the 7th edition of its flagship event, Nerds Unite. The highly engaging annual event themed: ‘The Power of Global…
NITDA gives code of conduct for Interactive Computer Service Platforms
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Issues a Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is mandated by section 6 of the NITDA Act…
Konga assures best prices, free delivery for Mid-Year Shopping Festival
Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has assured customers of best prices across product categories and free Delivery for Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt as activities enter halfway stage for the inaugural edition of its Mid-Year Shopping Festival. Feelers from within…
Jumia, Konga strategies must be avoided by techpreneurs – Don
E-commerce in Nigeria has often been touted as a difficult terrain and not for the faint-hearted. This position is backed up by concrete facts and verifiable evidence, especially when one considers the well-documented struggles of several players in the sector….
SVP 2021-2025 designed to implement FG’s digital policies—Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has outlined a Strategic Vision Plan (SVP 2021-2025) to ensure the implementation of Government well developed policies, saying “The SVP is designed to achieve among others: Organizational…
