In a bold reaffirmation of its commitment to youth empowerment and national development, leading financial technology firm OPay will convene the Empowering Futures Conference 2025 on October 31 at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. The landmark event marks one year since the launch of the company’s ₦1.2 billion, 10-Year Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative designed to expand educational access and nurture the next generation of innovators. According to a statement by the company on Sunday, the conference will unite key stakeholders from academia, the private sector, and the media to review progress made in the past year and explore new frontiers…
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Meta has concluded “The Future of Online Safety Summit” in Abuja, Nigeria — a two-day event dedicated to addressing the rising threat of financial sextortion and other digital crimes. The summit convened leading voices from government, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital safety in Nigeria and across Africa. By focusing on local leadership, regional expertise, and inclusive collaboration, the summit demonstrated how Africa is not only a centre of innovation but also a leader in responding to digital threats. It celebrated local and international cooperation on cybercrime and the formation…
–To Deepen Quality, Safety, And Sustainability Standards The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Human Resources and Administration, Dr. Luqman Emiola, has unveiled the Authority’s Integrated ISO Policy. In her opening remarks, the Director of Special Duties, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, highlighted the purpose and importance of the ISO Policy, explaining that the audit process is designed to measure FAAN’s commitment to quality and the way it conducts its business, with strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. The new policy integrates two standards, ISO 9001:2015 Quality…
–Partnership Brings Smart Living Closer to Nigerians Through Affordable AI TV Financing In a bold step toward making smart living a mainstream reality in Nigeria, LG Electronics Nigeria and Ecobank Nigeria have launched a strategic partnership designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology within easy reach of consumers. The initiative, unveiled at the LG Smart TV AI Press Conference held at Ecobank’s Victoria Island headquarters, combines LG’s cutting-edge AI-powered television technology with Ecobank’s Easy Monthly Installment (EMI) scheme, offering Nigerians affordable access to premium smart home entertainment. By merging innovation with financial inclusivity, both brands are breaking traditional barriers…
Nigeria is taking bold steps to secure its digital sovereignty and chart a sustainable technological future built on innovation, inclusivity, and resilience. At the heart of this vision is a determination to shift from dependency on foreign systems to a self-sustaining digital economy driven by homegrown solutions and empowered citizens. This commitment formed the central message of a keynote address by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), at the NORDIC Nigeria Connect 2025 held in Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Ambition and Path to Sustainability,” Inuwa said Nigeria’s digital transformation…
Zoho, a global technology company, on Tuesday announced the launch of new agentic AI features across three key product categories—collaboration, customer experience, and human resources. These new capabilities are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and focus on higher-value work. The features are available immediately at no additional cost across Zoho’s suite of business applications. The announcement builds on Zoho’s broader AI strategy, which includes Zia Hubs, a system that enables AI access to unstructured company data, and Zia LLM, Zoho’s proprietary large language model developed specifically for business use. Alongside Zia, Zoho’s long-standing AI assistant, these…
For the first time in Nigeria’s history, citizens can now verify the authenticity of imported vehicles and confirm their duty payment status within minutes, thanks to a new digital platform launched by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), unveiled on Monday at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, marks a major milestone in the Service’s drive to modernise its operations, curb fraud, and promote transparency in vehicle importation and trade. According to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the innovation reflects the Service’s renewed commitment to technological advancement, efficiency, and accountability in customs administration. “Today marks…
Nigeria’s push for inclusive economic growth and rural transformation will depend greatly on how effectively renewable energy and digital innovation are harnessed to empower citizens, especially those in underserved areas, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., Inuwa described renewable energy as a “fundamental enabler” of digital inclusion and economic empowerment. “Renewable energy is not the destination. It is a catalyst. When there is…
Nigeria once again came tops at the global stage, affirming its leadership in using technology to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance. At the recently concluded 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Spain, Nigeria emerged as a standout performer, clinching two prestigious international awards that underscore its growing reputation as a trailblazer in digital governance. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with civil society organization Dataphyte, led the country’s award-winning initiatives that earned the Regional Award for Africa and the Middle East, a recognition of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing Open Digital Governance…
The 10th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) was successfully held from October 7 to 8, 2025, under the theme “Sustainable Innovation.” The hybrid event attracted delegates and stakeholders from across the globe, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for advancing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria and across Africa. Organised by InnovationHub Africa, the annual summit brings together policymakers, business leaders, academics, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and develop sustainable solutions to pressing social and economic challenges. This year’s edition focused on critical areas such as data-driven healthcare, digital transformation, intellectual property monetization,…