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FG Invests N10.5bn in Digital Training Academy to Equip Over 32,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed more than ₦10.5 billion to the newly launched Digital Training Academy (DTA), a major initiative designed to equip over 32,000 young Nigerians with high-demand digital and professional skills. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the official launch of the Academy in…
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Digital Parks Africa Expands into West Africa with New Lagos Data Centre
The new facility, Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), is designed to support businesses, financial institutions, banks, cloud providers and connectivity providers seeking reliable, resilient and flexible digital infrastructure close to the markets they serve. Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business associated with the Master Power Technologies Group, is expanding into West Africa with the development of…
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FG says 19,723 Nigerians out of 72,850 applicants qualify for first Digital Training Academy cohort
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 19,723 Nigerians have qualified for the first cohort of its Digital Training Academy (DTA), following a strong nationwide response that saw 72,850 applications submitted from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.Mr Adebayo Onigbanjo, National Coordinator of the Special Programme Operations and Implementation Unit at…
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Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu Commissions ₦1bn ICT Digital Experience Centre At UNICROSS
She said the project forms part of a nationwide initiative targeting tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, with selected institutions serving as beneficiaries in the pilot phase. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned a ₦1 billion Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Experience Centre at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Calabar, providing…
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Kenya and Italy Deepen Digital Partnership to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya is seeking to deepen its digital cooperation with Italy as the two countries explore new opportunities to accelerate the development of Konza Technopolis and expand digital infrastructure across the country. Photo Credit: Wanja Kingsley
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SMEDAN and Zoho Launch N20Billion Digital Technology Support For 25,000 MSMEs
SMEDAN has partnered with global technology company Zoho to provide up to ₦20 billion in digital technology support for as many as 25,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Photo Credit: SMEDAN
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Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation × CcHUB GATEWAY Digital Skills Program 2026
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with AI-enhanced digital skills, mentorship, portfolio development and gig-work readiness, helping participants build sustainable careers in the digital economy.
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FG to Launch two new Satellites to cut Nigeria’s reliance on Foreign Infrastructure and Create Jobs
The Federal Executive Council has approved the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation High-Throughput Communication Satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. Photo Credit: Collage Photo – Nigerian Coat of Arms/Orbital Satellite
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Benue State Launch Startup ACT to Unlock and Boost Youth Enterprise, Innovation
The Startup Act is sponsored by the Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha CFA as a dedicated legal framework aimed at nurturing startups, promoting innovation and unlocking youth-led enterprise and wealth creation across the Benue Economy. Photo Credit: BIPC
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Applications Open for African Union Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Programme Cohort 2 (2026/27)
The programme targets youth- and women-led enterprises that are formally registered and operating in AU Member States. It is designed for established businesses (not pure early-stage ideas) with growth potential, especially those prepared or preparing for cross-border trade. Photo Credit: African Union
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Applications are now open for the Nigeria Digital Training Academy (DTA) 2026
The DTA is a government-backed initiative run by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with Coursera (and Pluralsight). It provides 32,000 free learning licences to equip Nigerians with world-class digital skills.
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Nigeria Launches New Centralised Gateway Digital Portal for Government Services
The Federal Government of Nigeria has Launched Services.gov.ng, a centralised digital gateway designed to provide citizens and businesses with a single point of access to a wide range of government services. Photo Credit: Nigerian Coat of Arms AFP
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World Bank Invests $25 Million in Jumia to Boost Africa’s Digital Commerce
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group has committed $25 million in equity to Jumia Technologies AG. Picture Credit – Photo Collage: World Bank/Jumia
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Applications Open for the 2nd Edition of the AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026
Applications are open for the second edition of the AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026.The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the challenge to identify, nurture, and scale practical digital tools that advance the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and the Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade.
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Bolt Partners with ChatGPT to Deliver Ride-Hailing Access to Nearly 900 Million Weekly Users
This partnership puts Bolt’s services in front of ChatGPT’s estimated 900 million weekly active users, letting them discover, plan, and start booking rides without leaving the chat.
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Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE to Build 90,000 kilometres of new fibre-optic infrastructure across Nigeria Enters Execution Phase
Project BRIDGE, formally known as Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth, is designed to deploy approximately 90,000 kilometres of new fibre-optic infrastructure across NigeriaNigeria has moved its planned nationwide fibre infrastructure programme, Project BRIDGE, from the planning phase into execution following the incorporation of Bridge Open Access (Bridge OA), an independent company established to oversee…
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Google says Tech Startups part of reasons Nigeria is attracting huge Foreign investment
Google released a statement saying Nigeria’s Tech Startups are part of the reason the country is drawing in huge number of foreign investors. Photo Credit: Getty Images/GOOGLE
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Enugu State Government and ITF Set to establish AI Digital Fabrication Centre
Enugu State Government and the Industrial Training Fund have partnered together, to establish a State of Art World Class AI enabled Digital Fabrication Centre in Enugu State Nigeria. Photo Credit: Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah – Fidelis Tortya
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Nigeria Launches National Sovereign Cloud Framework to Strengthen Digital Security
According to Galaxy Backbone, the National Sovereign Cloud Regulatory Instrument establishes Nigeria’s national guidelines and governance framework for cloud adoption, cloud services and supporting digital infrastructure. Photo Credit: Aver Tortya
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Nigeria and Ghana Explore Joint Digital Innovation and Technology Collaboration Initiatives
Nigeria and Ghana, West Africa’s two largest economies and dynamic digital markets, are deepening collaborations on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Photo Credit: NASENI
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