News Highlights: Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissioned NITDA’s Community IT Centre in Ihugh, Benue State, the fourth centre established through the NITDA-Renewed Hope Initiative partnership The First Lady announced a N100 million grant for 2,000 women petty traders, reinforcing efforts to improve livelihoods and promote inclusive economic development. Nigeria’s drive towards digital inclusion and grassroots economic empowerment gained further momentum as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community IT Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The commissioning ceremony highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to bridging the digital…
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News Highlights Global 5G subscriptions exceeded three billion in Q1 2026 and are projected to reach 6.4 billion by 2031. AI applications, cloud services, and user-generated content are driving faster growth in uplink traffic Ericsson expects 5G to carry 85% of global mobile data traffic by 2031 The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, cloud-based services, and user-generated content is reshaping global mobile network traffic patterns, with uplink data usage now growing faster than download traffic across many networks, according to the latest mobility report from Ericsson. The report revealed that global 5G subscriptions surpassed the three-billion milestone in…
News Highlights: NITDA urged stakeholders to leverage AI, innovation, and digital skills development as critical tools for accelerating Nigeria’s transition to a globally competitive digital economy. The Agency showcased key initiatives, including DL4ALL, NCAIR, and ONDI programmes, while reaffirming its commitment to partnerships that promote digital inclusion. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem to intensify collaboration in harnessing innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital technologies as drivers of Nigeria’s economic transformation. The call was made at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre…
News Highlights NITDA and the DAWN Commission signed a five-year MoU to accelerate digital literacy, innovation, and economic growth across Southwest Nigeria. The partnership will support the implementation of NITDA’s National Digital Literacy Framework and contribute to Nigeria’s goal of equipping 100 million citizens with digital skills by 2030. Southwest Nigeria is set for a major boost in digital transformation following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission. The partnership, formalised in Abuja, is designed to accelerate digital literacy, strengthen innovation…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank strengthens support for SMEs beyond financing SME Forum focuses on scaling trade and distribution for sustainable growth Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing. This commitment was reiterated by the bank’s management during a keynote address delivered by the Executive Director, South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, at the recently held SME Quarterly Business Forum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Forum, themed “Scaling Trade and Distribution of Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” brought together…
Linda Ochugbua, a Digital Marketing Executive, has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by the University of Benin’s Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences. The recognition came after she delivered the keynote address at the institution’s Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony, where she told an audience of academics, students and business leaders that Nigeria’s next generation of executives must build their success on integrity as deliberately as they build it on innovation. The event, held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Professor Iyayi Hall, was themed “Excellence in Business Leadership: Driving Innovation, Ethics, and Sustainable Development,” bringing together…
News Highlights: The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, urged OAU students to move beyond acquiring knowledge and actively develop technology-based solutions. NITDA and the Renewed Hope Initiative commissioned a state-of-the-art Innovation Hub at OAU, equipped with AI, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and IoT laboratories. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to move beyond acquiring knowledge and become active innovators capable of developing technology-driven solutions that can accelerate the nation’s economic growth. Speaking during the commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University…
News Highlights: FAAN launches weekly TV programme to boost transparency and public engagement Programme to air on major national and international television networks The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to premiere FAAN IN FOCUS, a new 30-minute weekly television programme designed to keep Nigerians and the international community informed about key developments, reforms, infrastructure projects, and strategic initiatives within Nigeria’s aviation sector. The programme forms part of FAAN’s commitment to transparency, stakeholder engagement, public education and effective communication on the ongoing transformation of the nation’s airport system. To ensure broad reach and accessibility, FAAN IN FOCUS will…
News Highlights: Dr. Jeff Duru, MD/CEO of Universal Insurance Plc, has been appointed Chairman of SUPERNEWS Nigeria’s 10th Anniversary Conference, while Mrs. Idu Okeahialam, Group MD/CEO of Royal Exchange Plc, will deliver the keynote address. The conference will examine how local content policies, digitisation, and ongoing insurance sector reforms can strengthen partnerships between Nigeria’s oil and gas and insurance industries. As preparations gather momentum for its 10th Anniversary celebration and annual conference, SUPERNEWS Nigeria has named the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universal Insurance Plc, Dr. Jeff Duru, as Chairman of the landmark event scheduled to hold on July 7,…
News Highlights: NASENI, through its She-Powers Energy Initiative, trained 50 women in Kano State on inverter and battery technologies. The initiative reflects NASENI’s broader mission of empowering women, creating economic opportunities, and supporting Nigeria’s clean energy sector. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has trained 50 women in Kano State on inverter and battery technologies through its She-Powers Energy Initiative. The three-day programme, held at the Technology Incubation Centre, Farm Centre, Kano, which ended yesterday, was designed to equip participants with practical renewable energy skills, promote…