Data localisation, AI development, fintech regulation and the cost of scaling are set to dominate discussions as technology and business leaders converge in Lagos for the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy conference. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, will bring together stakeholders from the technology, financial services, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and fintech sectors to examine emerging issues shaping Nigeria’s digital economy. With data localisation topping the agenda, the event is expected to provide a platform for industry leaders, regulators, investors and technology businesses to assess the implications of evolving data…
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Digital infrastructure provider Digital Realty has expanded its presence in East Africa with the opening of its new 6.4-megawatt Nairobi Two Data Centre (NBO2), strengthening Nairobi’s position as a major hub for cloud services, interconnection and digital business across the region. The new facility, located alongside the company’s existing Nairobi One (NBO1) data centre, increases capacity and connectivity within Digital Realty’s Nairobi campus while providing enterprises, cloud providers and network operators with expanded access to critical digital infrastructure. The launch also marks the transition of iColo to the Digital Realty brand in Kenya and Mozambique. Digital Realty acquired iColo, a…
Nigeria is opening a new front in its drive to attract technology investment, with the Federal Government positioning its sovereign cloud strategy as a catalyst for private capital, local data centres and a broader digital infrastructure boom. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed this during a fireside chat, “From Policy to Investable Demand,” moderated by Jay Katatumba, Senior Investment Director, Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration, at the Nigerian Workshop on Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Opportunity during ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Inuwa told data centre operators, hyperscalers, infrastructure providers, investors, financial institutions, cloud…
Union Bank of Nigeria has strengthened its reputation as a champion of workplace diversity and women’s economic empowerment, emerging as the Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion at the Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA) 2026. The prestigious award was presented on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of the Bank’s sustained efforts to promote gender diversity and create an inclusive environment that enables women to thrive professionally and economically. The recognition underscores Union Bank’s approach to gender inclusion across its workplace and wider financial ecosystem, including initiatives designed…
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced major enhancements to Catalyst by Zoho, its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), bringing agentic development capabilities directly into the coding environments developers use. The additions include Agent Skills, a non-interactive command-line interface (CLI), and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, alongside integrations for agentic AI coding assistants including Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex. As part of the announcement, Zoho is also making Catalyst completely free for students developing non-commercial applications, giving them access to full-stack hosting, functions, database and AI tooling without requiring a subscription or credit card. Catalyst by Zoho bridges the gap between…
LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating the mainstreaming of high-efficiency home appliances at IFA 2026, extending advanced energy-saving technologies beyond its flagship models to the broader LG product portfolio to make premium energy-saving performance accessible to more households. Introducing Premium-Level Energy Efficiency to More Laundry Appliances At the Energy Leadership zone of LG’s IFA booth, the new laundry lineup demonstrates the company’s commitment to raising the bar for energy efficiency. LG’s flagship laundry appliances include a washing machine that exceeds A-grade requirements by up to 70 percent and a washer-dryer combination featuring a Washing Only cycle that exceeds A-grade by up…
TD Africa, a leading technology distributor, and Hewlett Packard (HP), a global technology company, on August 26, 2026, hosted an exclusive Proximity Partners event at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme “Stronger Partnerships, Smarter Possibilities.” A major highlight of the event was an in-depth exploration of HP’s 2026 product portfolios, with HP experts providing insights into its Personal Systems, Commercial Notebooks, Commercial Desktops, Z Mobile Workstations, Consumer Notebooks, and other innovative solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s businesses and consumers. The discussions also highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, with…
MTN Nigeria, a leading technology company, is reinforcing its commitment to expanding access across the country through its ‘FlyX’ broadband solution, delivering speed, unlimited data, reliability, and seamless internet experiences to homes and small businesses. MTN FlyX is the techco’s broadband solution built around a range of Outdoor Units (ODUs) with an indoor component, powered by the network’s 4G and 5G capabilities. The ODUs are designed to capture stronger signals in areas where indoor reception is weak, and fibre is not yet available, extending reliable, high-speed internet to more homes and businesses. As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to evolve, the…
A technology solution designed to connect Nigerians living with disabilities to jobs and skills opportunities has emerged winner of the fourth edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, underscoring the growing role of indigenous innovation in tackling digital exclusion. The winning team, SORA, clinched the N3 million grand prize with its inclusive job-matching and adaptive skills platform for verified persons with disabilities. Clear Signal placed second and received N2 million, while IKOR came third with a N1 million prize. The competition, themed “Technology Without Barriers,” brought together 20 teams of innovators, software developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, students…
The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) has approved the Group’s Audited Interim Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The financial statements were considered and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 27 August 2026 and will now proceed through the required regulatory process, including approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). Following receipt of the CBN’s approval, Access Holdings will publish the audited financial statements through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and make them available to shareholders, investors and other stakeholders through the Group’s…