The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on African innovators, investors and policymakers to build globally competitive technology enterprises, stressing that the continent’s future depends on its ability to create, rather than merely consume, digital solutions. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the call in his keynote address at Moonshot 2026, organised by TechCabal at the National Theatre, Lagos, from October 28 to 29, under the theme, “Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World.” He emphasised that Africa must harness its technological talent to develop innovative solutions, generate intellectual property and establish sustainable technology…
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MTN Nigeria has announced a two-hour network maintenance exercise in parts of Borno State, warning customers of possible temporary disruptions to telecommunications services across four Local Government Areas. The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., will affect subscribers in Jere, Kaga, Konduga and Maiduguri Local Government Areas. During the maintenance period, customers may experience interruptions to voice calls, mobile data, SMS and other network-dependent services, including 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity, as well as selected enterprise services. The telecommunications company said normal services are expected to resume immediately after the completion of the…
Nigeria has launched a ten-year roadmap to deepen its capital markets, mobilise domestic and international investment, and support its ambition to build a US$1 trillion economy by 2030. Also launched was a national savings plan. The Nigeria Capital Market Masterplan 2.0, covering 2026 to 2036, sets out reforms to create a more diverse, efficient and transparent market and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional financial hub. The plans were launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Peter Vowles, the United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Nigeria, and Mark Napier,…
Residents of Anambra State can now register a business, access identification services, report a problem, or track how public money is spent without leaving a single website, following the Anambra State Government’s launch of a redesigned official portal. Live at https://anambrastate.gov.ng/, the platform is built around what users need to get done rather than around government news alone. Its menu is organised by task, such as finding services, obtaining identification, registering a business and reporting issues, and is meant to serve residents, businesses, investors, visitors and development partners alike. The site links directly to the state’s digital tools, including SmartGov…
Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to employee development and career progression with the promotion of 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, representing approximately 13 per cent of its workforce. The latest exercise marks a steady increase in the proportion of employees benefiting from the Bank’s annual promotion programme, up from 12 per cent in 2025 and 11 per cent in 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The initiative underscores the Bank’s commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding outstanding performance and fostering a high-performance culture across the organisation. Since assuming office as Managing…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to tighten its grip on the communications device market with the deployment of a technology-driven framework that will prevent unregistered SIM-enabled devices from operating on Nigerian telecommunications networks. The initiative, being implemented through the Commission’s Device Management System (DMS), is designed to automate Type Approval compliance and provide a central mechanism for identifying, registering and authenticating communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria. The move is expected to make enforcement of the Commission’s Type Approval requirements more efficient and consistent, while helping to curb the circulation of illegally imported and non-compliant devices…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have moved to deepen the digital transformation of Nigeria’s private sector through a strategic partnership designed to accelerate technology adoption, strengthen business competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for innovation. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the sidelines of GITEX Nigeria by NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and NACCIMA Director General, Engr. Olusola Obadimu, is expected to create a stronger bridge between government’s digital economy initiatives and the needs of businesses across the country. For NACCIMA,…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the NASENI xceler8 Programme, a strategic accelerator initiative designed to help Nigerian innovators transform scientific and engineering breakthroughs into commercially successful businesses. The programme is being implemented by the NASENI Innovation Hub in partnership with AfriLabs, Africa’s largest network of innovation and technology hubs. The initiative aims to accelerate 100 innovators, refine 100 Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and create at least 400 direct and indirect jobs across four cohorts. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, represented by his Special Adviser on ICT,…
No fewer than two hundred and fifty (250) indigenes of Asaga, Ohafia in Abia State benefited from the ongoing National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP), which took place on Thursday, 27th August, 2026 in the state. NASENI, through NSEP, is providing relevant skills, tools and renewable technologies, including NASENI Home Solar Solutions (solar fan, panel, power bank), Cookstoves, etc, that would help beneficiaries become more productive, build sustainable livelihoods and participate meaningfully in the growing innovation-driven economy. In his welcome address, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is implementing far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s Information Technology (IT) procurement process, with a focus on improving the quality of government technology projects, strengthening confidence in locally developed software and advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed this at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he spoke during a plenary session themed, “Nigeria First, Procurement Last: How E-commerce is Rewriting Contracts.” Inuwa said the reforms are designed to reposition public procurement as a strategic tool for building…