–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…
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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,…
QNET, one of the world’s leading direct selling companies, is intensifying its advocacy for ethical entrepreneurship and responsible business practices in Nigeria. The company made this reaffirmation during “Beyond VCON: Media Insights from VCON 2025,” a virtual media dialogue held on October 15, 2025, bringing together Nigerian journalists who attended its global V-Convention (VCON) in Penang, Malaysia, an event that attracted more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and innovators from over 50 countries. In his remarks, Ayokunmi Solesi, QNET’s Country Manager for Nigeria, described the company’s approach as a blend of innovation, empowerment, and community impact. “QNET isn’t about quick sales; it’s…
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to deepen financial inclusion, OnePipe is rolling out a new payment scheduling feature on its PaywithAccount platform, an innovation designed to prevent missed bill payments that affect millions. The initiative follows an EFInA report revealing that almost half of Nigerian adults failed to pay at least one essential utility or service bill in the past year. The new scheduling solution, launched in response to rising consumer demand for simplified payments, allows users to effortlessly automate recurring payments directly from their existing bank accounts through paywithaccount.com. The feature was designed specifically to address the ongoing stress faced…
By Kehinde Ogundare Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is evolving rapidly. From fashion and electronics to groceries and beauty products, more Nigerians are shopping online than ever before. According to DataReportal, the country had 103 million internet users as of January 2024, and online retail sales continue to grow as more people gain access to affordable smartphones and digital payment systems. However, while opportunity is expanding, so is competition. Thousands of small businesses now sell across Instagram, WhatsApp, and local marketplaces. For many, the challenge is no longer getting online, it’s standing out and building sustainable growth. Below are six strategies that…