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Terra Industries Win $1 Million Anka Metal Mining Security Contract
Terra Industries has been awarded a $1 million phase-one contract by Anka Metals to provide security for the Jema’a Resource Project in Kaduna State, Nigeria.The deal, announced today 14th September 2026, marks Terra’s first contract under a broader partnership covering security across Anka Metals’ mining portfolio. It comes shortly after the Nigerian defence-technology company launched…
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Nigerian Professor Unveils Keyboard For Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba Languages
A professor of Applied Linguistics at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Nnenna Nwanyioma Nwosu-Nworuh, has developed a computer keyboard designed to support the digital writing of Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba.The keyboard, known as Linguascript, was unveiled on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during the university’s 10th Inaugural Lecture at the Senate Chamber. Prof…
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Afro-Tech Girls Project for Female STEM Students in Nigeria
The Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 100 Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible female students studying STEM-related courses in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Through this initiative, 100 young women will receive ₦100,000 each to support their educational journey and help them pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The scholarship…
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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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MTN Nigeria Surges Past 100 Million Subscribers as Market Share Hits 51.76%
MTN Nigeria has become the first telecommunications operator in the country’s history to surpass 100 million active subscribers, cementing its position as the dominant player in Africa’s largest mobile market. According to the latest industry statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for July 2026, MTN recorded 100.86 million active GSM subscribers. This gives the operator…
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INEC Chairman Calls for Safe AI deployment as Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections Draws Closer
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards than on the sophistication of the technology.Amupitan stated this on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, while addressing…
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Federal Government to Give Nigerian Students 100MB Free Data Daily from October 1
In a significant move to boost digital learning and reduce barriers to education, the Federal Government has announced that eligible Nigerian students will receive 100MB of free data daily starting October 1, 2026. The data is specifically for accessing approved educational websites and digital learning platforms.The initiative, formally known as the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access…
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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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Call for Applications – MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme for Nigerians (₦100,000,000 Grant)
Applications are now open for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training (Phase 8). The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian Micro-Business owners aged 18 – 35 with practical, tech-driven and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy. Since 2018 the initiative has run seven phases…
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Uber gifts Nigerian drivers ₦40,000 ($30.28) each in conditional payouts after exit
A driver’s Uber app showing the ₦40,000 ($30.28) balance, logged as a “Promotion – Goodwill Gesture”. Identity concealed at the driver’s request. Uber has made cash payments to select drivers on its platform following its exit from Nigeria and Uganda. In its shutdown message on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Uber informed drivers that it would…
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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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Uber Launch Robotaxi Service in London Less Than 24 Hours After Exiting Nigeria
Uber confirmed it would cease operations in Nigeria (and separately in Uganda) effective September 2, 2026, ending a 12-year presence that began with its Lagos launch in 2014. Photo Credit: Scott Parker
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Uber Shutsdown Operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
The announcement came as Uber’s chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, said the company was cutting its global workforce by 10%. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Uber
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25,000 MSMEs to benefit from Zoho’s 20Billion Naira support
The partnership combines SMEDAN’s mandate and extensive reach within Nigeria’s MSME sector with Zoho’s portfolio of business technology solutions. Photo Credit: Punchng
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Nigeria’s new Satellites NIGCOMSAT Built to track Criminals, Strengthen Military Communications
The NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites will provide capabilities that can support surveillance and the tracking of criminals, including in areas where conventional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. Photo Credit: NASA
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NITDA and Infracorp Strengthen Collaboration on Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Agenda
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa & Infracorp CEO Dr. Lazarus Angbazo. Photo Credit: NITDA
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3-Days to GITEX Nigeria 2026: What to Expect at Africa’s Biggest AI and Tech Showcasing Programme
GITEX Nigeria 2026 kicks off, positioning itself as West Africa’s largest technology, AI, and Startup showcase widely regarded as the continent’s most significant platforms for digital transformation. Photo Credit: GITEX NIGERIA 2026 OFFICIAL FLYER
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Former Palantir Vice President Todd Stiefler joins Terra Industries
Todd was previously Vice President Enterprise at WHOOP where he led B2B growth across government, defense and corporate wellness, among other categories. Photo Credit: Terra Industries
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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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ThriveAgric raises $3.93 Million in Commercial Paper Sale
The move marks ThriveAgric’s first foray into Nigeria’s debt capital markets and opens another channel beyond bank lending for a company whose core challenge has long been access to the right kind of capital. Photo Credit: Techcabal
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