Nigeria’s push to turn research into market-ready solutions has gained momentum with the unveiling of the second phase of the DELTA-2 Programme, a strategic initiative designed to drive the commercialisation of innovations across key sectors of the economy. The programme, jointly managed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), marks the launch of the 2nd Call for Proposals. This phase is open to innovators, technology entrepreneurs, and researchers working in areas such as mining, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, science, and engineering. The DELTA-2 Project is a flagship bilateral partnership…
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Abia State has taken a bold step towards transforming its electricity landscape by formally adopting a Mini-Grid Regulation Framework, an initiative designed to unlock private sector-driven investment and deliver power to unserved and underserved communities across the state. Governor Alex Otti, who signed the framework into effect on Wednesday, September 10, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, described the move as “the dawn of a new era for households and businesses.” According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Governor noted that the regulation is the product of months of rigorous…
Harnessing the knowledge and expertise of Nigerians abroad has become the focal point of a new partnership between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Both agencies are joining forces to drive innovation and technology development by connecting homegrown talent with professionals in the diaspora. During a strategic meeting at NiDCOM headquarters, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, and the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, emphasized that the collaboration is a “timely intervention.” They stressed that it would serve as a bridge linking Nigerian innovators at home…
The highlight of TD Africa’s participation at the maiden edition of GITEX Nigeria 2025 came when the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, paid a courtesy visit to the TD Africa–IBM booth. Warmly received by Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, CEO of TD Africa, the Governor commended the company for its innovation, tenacity, and longevity in Africa’s technology ecosystem, describing it as a leading light in the digital transformation journey of the continent. Africa’s leading technology distributor, TD Africa, was one of the standout participants at GITEX Nigeria 2025, held for the first time in the country from September 1st…
… Accuses Him Of Premeditated Fraud The Enugu State Government has accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of defrauding the state of nearly N6bn, noting that Ogundele vanished into thin air after he was paid the said sum for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of the state. The government also accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, explaining that while he presented a bond issued by Jaiz Bank to secure the contract, he used the company’s Zenith Bank account registered with the state’s Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to receive the said payment,…
The Special Committee on Examination Infractions of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised alarm over what it described as the “highly organised, technology-driven, and culturally normalised” nature of malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Presenting the committee’s findings in Abuja on Monday, its chairman, Dr. Jake Epelle, disclosed that more than 6,000 infractions were uncovered, ranging from biometric fraud to large-scale identity manipulation schemes. Epelle revealed that 1,878 candidates falsely claimed to be albinos in an attempt to exploit JAMB’s disability provisions. Others, he said, deployed advanced technology to evade detection. “We documented 4,251…
Calls for stronger collaboration, protection of telecom infrastructure, and greater emphasis on inclusive digital access took centre stage at the 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), which ended in Lagos. The two-day event, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, brought together stakeholders from telecommunications, technology, and financial services to deliberate on the theme: “Digitalising West African Economy: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Critical Stakeholders.” In his keynote address, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), highlighted the renewed momentum in the sector, and observed that the telecom industry in…
Africa’s digital future will once again take centre stage as Lagos plays host to the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH 5.0, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel. Since its inception, the Forum has grown into a premier annual platform that convenes thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, startups, academia, and civil society, offering fresh perspectives on how technology can drive inclusive growth across the continent. Organizers say this year’s edition promises to deepen conversations on Africa’s digital transformation journey while spotlighting bold ideas and partnerships shaping the region’s tech ecosystem. Under the theme “AI…
Nigeria’s vast potential as a digital powerhouse took centre stage at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, where global and local leaders urged Africa’s largest economy to seize the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) or risk being left behind. Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Trixie LohMirmand, underscored Nigeria’s unique position as a frontier of digital opportunity, given its fast-growing population projected to rise from 230 million today to 400 million by 2050. “Nigeria is not defined by the headlines or its current challenges, but by the scale of opportunities of tomorrow. Those who stay the course…
Stakeholders at the 2nd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Roundtable 2025 have urged stronger collaboration between regulators and industry operators to drive sustainable growth of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and deepen financial inclusion across the country. In his remarks as Chairman of the event, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), noted that Nigeria has, over the last decade, emerged as one of Africa’s most vibrant fintech ecosystems. “We have witnessed the rise of mobile payments, digital lending platforms and wealth management applications that have transformed how Nigerians access and interact with financial services. At the Nigerian…