Lagos

Lagos allocates ₦1 billion seed fund for start-ups

Start-ups can apply for funding through the LASRIC website. Eligible applicants must pass an initial screening and a panel evaluation by industry experts.
Samuel Olomu
2:00

Lagos State University gets innovation lab

The lab marks a significant milestone in technological advancement and collaboration in building technological solutions in Nigeria.
1:50
Mar 13, 2024

Airtel Africa starts construction of first data centre in Nigeria

Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.
1:30
Oct 24, 2023

ALX welcomes fresh cohort of African tech students

Africans aged 18 to 34 with the capacity to travel to in-city tech hubs are eligible for the ALX initiative.
2:30
Mar 24, 2017

Mastercard taps into 'African digital revolution'

Ongoing digital transformation on the continent prompts digital payment solutions provider to explore further investment opportunities.
1:50
Feb 24, 2017

Nigeria Internet Exchange goes live in Lagos

The alliance between MainData Nigeria, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria expected to expand local internet transit traffic.
1:30
Sep 1, 2016

'More M&A activity in Africa's tech, telecoms'

Pundits predict an increase as continent's business community readies for inaugural TMT Finance Africa Conference in Lagos.
1:50

Zuckerberg inspiration for Nigeria's startups

Facebook founder engages with local entrepreneurs, developers during visit to Sub-Saharan Africa.
3:00
Aug 16, 2016

Seedstars Lagos winning startup readies for US$1-m contest

Co-founder of health platform, Kangpe believes the global award is not out of reach.
1:50
Jun 10, 2016

Nigeria: MTN subscribers demand consistency in service

Parties for resolving fine impasse, but subscribers demand same dedication to service quality.
1:40
Mar 15, 2016

Nigeria: NCC vows transparency in licensing broadband

Regulator's Chief Executive expounds on strategy and objectives.
1:40
Feb 29, 2016

Nigeria: Senate President vows to block Social Media Bill

Bukola Saraki says the controversial proposed legislation will not be passed into law.