News Highlights: The Industrial Intelligence Report reflects input from over 275 senior leaders across 12 industry sectors It demonstrates that organizations are seeking to construct digital ecosystems to confront higher-order business challenges. AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and the leading global business school, IMD, have launched the inaugural Industrial Intelligence Report on Digital Ecosystems and the Future of Connected Industries at AVEVA World 2026 in Milan. Industrial intelligence, according to the report, is defined as an organizational capability that integrates operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable connected, data-driven decision-making across entire industrial…
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News Highlights: NCC EVC has been confirmed as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT Lectures and Awards scheduled for May 30 in Lagos. The event will spotlight digital transformation and honour top organisations and individuals driving growth and innovation in Nigeria’s ICT and banking sectors. Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been confirmed as a Special Guest of Honour at this year’s Africa Beacon of ICT Lectures and Awards. Africa Beacon of ICT Lectures and Awards is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual event…
News Highlights: The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, alongside TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox Technologies, and Task Systems, has launched 1,000 fully funded tech university scholarships for indigent but gifted Nigerian students. Beneficiaries will receive tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, digital skills training, mentorship, and industry exposure aimed at preparing them for careers in the global digital economy. A major opportunity has opened for Nigeria’s next generation of tech innovators as the 1,000 Tech University Scholarships for indigent but exceptionally gifted students officially go live. The initiative, spearheaded by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation in collaboration with TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox…
News Highlights: TD Africa and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hosted a partner engagement focused on AI-driven networking, WiFi 7, and future-ready enterprise infrastructure. Industry leaders stressed the growing need for secure, scalable, and intelligent network solutions to support digital transformation, cloud adoption, IoT, and remote operations across Africa. TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, convened a high-level partner engagement session on May 14, 2026, to examine the technologies redefining enterprise connectivity and infrastructure management. This comes as enterprises across Nigeria and Africa accelerate digital transformation, with the demand for faster, smarter, and more secure…
News Highlights: NITDA and FMCIDE reaffirmed stronger collaboration to drive digital transformation, cybersecurity policy, and national cloud infrastructure development. DG Kashifu Inuwa highlighted NITDA’s performance-driven reforms and evolution into an innovation-focused ecosystem enabler. Strengthening inter-agency collaboration to drive Nigeria’s digital economy agenda took centre stage as the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to working closely with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) to advance digital transformation and ensure stronger policy coordination across the sector. Inuwa made this known while receiving the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
News Highlights: Amaka Onwughalu won the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards 2026 for her contributions to inclusive leadership and corporate governance in banking. Onwughalu emphasised that diversity at the board level strengthens governance, improves risk oversight and strategic decision-making, and supports Fidelity Bank Plc’s growth, capital strengthening, and international expansion efforts. Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged as the winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026).…
News Highlights: NITDA reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive digital economy, targeting 70% digital literacy by 2027 through its SRAP 2.0 agenda. The visiting delegation praised Nigeria’s Startup Act implementation and sought technical insights to support Angola’s emerging startup ecosystem framework. Positioning itself at the centre of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to fostering a more coordinated, inclusive, and innovation-driven technology ecosystem across the country. The agency reaffirmed this position during a working visit focused on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, was…
News Highlights: LG Electronics is promoting inverter-powered refrigerators as energy-saving and cost-efficient solutions for Nigerian households. LG says its advanced Inverter Compressor technology helps reduce energy consumption, preserve food freshness, and improve long-term appliance durability. As rising electricity tariffs and economic pressures continue to influence household spending decisions, global electronics brand LG Electronics is positioning its inverter-powered refrigerators as a smart and cost-efficient solution for Nigerian families seeking reliable cooling without excessive energy consumption. With refrigerators among the most heavily used appliances in homes, running continuously throughout the day, energy efficiency has become a major consideration for consumers. LG says…
…Upperlink, ICANN, UNESCO, UASG Advancing A Truly Global, Multilingual Internet News Highlights: Upperlink, ICANN, UNESCO, and UASG to host UA Day 2026, promoting a multilingual and inclusive internet ecosystem. The event will feature expert sessions and live demos focused on Universal Acceptance and digital accessibility for all languages and scripts. Upperlink is collaborating with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group for UA Day 2026 to host a global awareness event focused on promoting a more inclusive and multilingual internet ecosystem. Themed “Building…
News Highlights: NITDA and IDCA have launched a three-year national digital infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy hub. The initiative will establish the “Nigeria Digital Triangle” — a network of AI-enabled hyperscale data centres designed to boost data sovereignty, attract investments, and create jobs. The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA) to drive a large-scale digital infrastructure programme aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading digital economy hub in Africa. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on May…