ICT and Governance

Nigeria’s Benue State signs Huawei digital deal

The Smart Benue State program is going to use Huawei to improve the state's infrastructure while also creating jobs in security, healthcare, and education.
Samuel Olomu
1:20
Friday

Google commits to fortify Nigeria's digital economy

Nigeria says the investment fits with the country's roadmap, which aims to improve digital skills and innovation.
1:10

Nigeria warns of new LinkedIn cyber threat—CovertCatch

To avoid the criminals, the agency urges individuals and businesses to avoid receiving unsolicited job offers or recruitment communications on LinkedIn.
1:30

Nigeria's Lagos State to train one million youths in AI

The program, named "Maximising the Transforming Capabilities of Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century Workplace," will combine entrepreneurial skill development with digital training.
1:20

Nigeria’s fibre project gets boost from World Bank

The goal of the project is to increase Nigeria's existing connectivity backbone from 35,000 km to 125,000 km.
1:10

Nigeria drops all charges against Binance’s Gambaryan

Ekene Iheanacho, a lawyer for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, confirmed his release at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday morning.
0:50
18 Oct

Nigeria considers CCTV tech to stop highway attacks

Highways are notorious locations for violent crime in the West African country, with abduction gang and armed robbers targeting motorists.
1:20

Nigeria announces $119m investment in tech hubs, SMEs

The information was revealed after Vice President Kashim Shettima met with Swedish investors in Stockholm.
1:10

Nigeria launches technology-based agriculture project

The project's primary objectives are to boost agricultural productivity, improve food security, accelerate economic growth, and support economic development.
2:40

Nigeria’s SEC cracks down on fintech fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission details how it is enforcing smart regulations to protect investors and ensure compliance in a fast-evolving sector.
2:00

Nigeria’s new AI body gets $1.5m support

The Nigeria AI Collective initiative has been created by government and is tasked with driving the country’s AI ambitions.
1:20

Nigeria engages Commonwealth to enhance AI skills

This AI training will improve technical skills and industry preparedness, supporting innovation across all sectors of the Nigerian economy, according to the government.