Airtel Nigeria has further extended its national retail footprint with the rollout of 350 out of a planned 500 premium experience centres, which are designed to bring faster, more convenient service closer to millions of Nigerians. The new retail shops, officially unveiled at a symbolic launch at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, mark the latest phase in Airtel Nigeria’s grand retail strategy. They significantly expand the company’s extensive network of over 9,000 exclusive shops across every local government area, more than 350 premium experience centres, and over 73,000 retailers in all top towns and cities nationwide. Built as compact, high-efficiency touchpoints,…
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Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its digital sovereignty and building a resilient digital economy as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) unveiled the Regulatory Instruments for the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a comprehensive framework designed to reshape the nation’s cloud computing ecosystem. The NSCI is a strategic Federal Government programme coordinated by NITDA to enhance Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and accelerate the adoption of secure, reliable, and locally driven cloud infrastructure. The initiative is anchored on four key regulatory instruments: the National Computing Guideline, the National Cloud Technical Guideline, the National Digital Infrastructure Assurance Framework, and…
Nigeria’s technology retail landscape reached another significant milestone on Monday, August 3, 2026, as global technology giant ASUS, in partnership with Konga, officially commissioned its first flagship experience store in West Africa. Strategically located at 16 Otigba Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos- the heartbeat of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem- the state-of-the-art facility represents a major investment in customer experience, product accessibility, and digital innovation. The launch also reinforces Konga’s growing reputation as a preferred gateway for leading global technology brands into the Nigerian market. The landmark event attracted the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN,…
As multiple legal disputes arising from the acquisition of Pan African Towers unfold before Nigerian courts, one name consistently appears across the proceedings: Adefolarin Ogunsanya. Court filings involving the Board Chairman and DPI partner raise broader questions about shareholder influence, corporate governance and executive independence following the 2023 acquisition. From Deal Of The Year To Lawsuits Of The Year The relationship did not begin in conflict. According to court filings, former Pan African Towers CEO Azeez Amida played a leading role in identifying and engaging investors after the company’s shareholders decided to pursue a sale. The filings state that negotiations…
What was billed as the public presentation of 999: The Memoir of Charly Boy became a compelling call to action on purpose, philanthropy, and men’s health, as veteran entertainer and social commentator Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, used the occasion to launch a fundraising campaign for prostate cancer awareness while sharing the defining moments of his remarkable life journey. The colourful event, held at the Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos, attracted an array of eminent personalities, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, Zinox…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to spotlight Nigeria’s brightest homegrown innovators as the finalists in its flagship NASENI Innovation Assessment & Awards Programme (NIAAP) converge for the highly anticipated Final Pitching Exercise on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The event, which represents the climax of NASENI’s most ambitious innovation competition to date, will feature outstanding innovators from within the Agency and across the nation’s public sector competing for top honours in the Intra-Agency and Inter-Agency Innovation Competitions. Following an intensive evaluation process, the competition has been narrowed to the Top 10 finalists in each category…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its growing international reputation after its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Customs Cares, clinched the prestigious Commonwealth Environment and CSR Gold Award in Glasgow, Scotland, in recognition of its far-reaching social and environmental impact. The honour, presented on Friday, July 31, 2026, celebrates organisations implementing measurable, sustainable and community-focused interventions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The NCS earned the accolade for the transformative impact of Customs Cares in education, healthcare, food security and environmental sustainability across communities in Nigeria. Receiving the award on behalf of the Comptroller-General of…
Barely months after the Federal Government unveiled a $10 million partnership aimed at positioning Nigerian tech talents for global employment opportunities, digital economy experts are calling for a thorough regulatory review of the initiative, warning that issues of data sovereignty and digital security must not be overlooked. The concerns follow the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s May 6, 2026 announcement of a strategic partnership with Hello.cv, a global career platform, to connect 20,000 fellows of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme with international recruiters. The partnership, described by the Ministry as a landmark initiative, is designed…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA has underscored the importance of strategic partnerships as a critical driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation, urging stakeholders across government, academia, industry, and the technology ecosystem to work together in harnessing emerging technologies for sustainable economic growth and national development. The Agency made the call at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, where it stressed that collaboration is essential to translating technological innovation into practical solutions that improve governance, create jobs and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness. Speaking on behalf of the Director General of…
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s technology retail sector, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN, will on Monday, August 3rd, commission a landmark ASUS Flagship Store in partnership with Nigeria’s leading e-commerce group Konga. The state-of-the-art facility is widely regarded as the first initiative of its kind in West Africa. The commissioning will witness the visit of senior executives from the world-renowned technology brand to Nigeria, including EMEA General Manager, Mr. Aaron Tsai, alongside others. One of the purposes of their visit is to reinforce the strategic partnership with Konga and solidify the…