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Google Launches Google Wallet and Google Pay, in Nigeria
Google has launched Google Wallet, including Google Pay, in Nigeria, allowing Android and Wear OS users to make digital payments and store essential items such as loyalty cards, event tickets and boarding passes on their devices. The service enables users to add supported payment cards from participating financial institutions and make contactless payments at physical stores,…
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NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Dashboard as Nigeria Records 2.7 Million Training Achievements
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the National Digital Literacy Dashboard to monitor the country’s digital literacy initiatives, improve coordination among training providers and support data-driven policy decisions. Photo Credit: NITDA
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National Digital Postcode System Launched In Nigeria
The system, launched through the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to provide an 11-character alphanumeric postcode for homes, businesses, farms, schools, offices and other addressable locations across Nigeria. Photo Credit: Minister Bosun Tijani – Vanguard
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Federal Government Targets 10 Million Certified Talents by 2030
The Federal Government says it is working to create one million export-linked jobs and produce 10 million globally certified Nigerians by 2030 through reforms in education and skills development. Photo Credit: Minister for Education Alausa – Punchng
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Applications Open NITDA-Tech Revolution Africa Builders Festival 2026 for Nigerian Startups, Founders and Innovators
Nigerian startups with ready-to-deploy technology solutions now have a clear pathway to institutional customers, pilot contracts, and investment through the NITDA-Tech Revolution Africa Builders Festival 2026. Applications are open and close on Monday, October 5, 2026. Photo Credit: NITDA
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FG Invests N10.5bn in Digital Training Academy to Equip Over 32,000 Nigerians
This investment forms part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is being implemented under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI). Photo Credit: Punchng
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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. Photo Credit: AfricaTechNews
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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. Photo Credit: Minister for Education Tunji Alausa -Vanguard
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Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu Commissions ₦1bn ICT Digital Experience Centre At UNICROSS
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held over the weekend at the university’s main campus in Calabar, Senator Tinubu said the centre would provide students with uninterrupted opportunities to learn, create and develop digital skills without being constrained by the cost of devices or unstable electricity supply. Photo Credit: Punchng
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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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