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STN: New Telco Enters Market As MTN, Airtel Control 86% Of Subscribers
Nigeria’s telecommunications market is set to witness another round of competition with the entry of Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN), even as the sector remains heavily concentrated, with MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria accounting for more than 86 per cent of active mobile subscriptions. Photo Credit: STN LOGO
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NITDA Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: “Together for a Safer Cyberspace”
The month-long campaign marks a deliberate national push to move cybersecurity from a specialised technical concern into a shared responsibility for every Nigerian citizen, business, and public institution. Photo Credit: (Representative Picture of Cyber Security)
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STAR ⭐ Benue Inventor Jacob Building Mini-Cars, Bikes and Agricultural Machinery from Scrap Metal
STAR⭐ Benue Inventor Jacob Aondona Tyo also referred to as Engr Tyo Jacob Aondona, a Gboko-based inventor and fabricator from Benue State native of Vandeikya Local Government Area who specializes in the manufacturing of Mini Cars, Trucks, Bikes and Agricultural Machinery – Photo Credit: STAR ⭐ AFRICA
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Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange Opens Applications for Innovation Clinics Across Six Nigerian Clusters
Implemented by The Nest Innovation Technology Park in partnership with the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme and in collaboration with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), the initiative marks a practical next step in NICE’s broader effort to address fragmentation in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Photo Credit: Nairametrics.com
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Nigerian Scientist wins Schlumberger prize
A Nigerian scientist and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Uyo, Edu Inam, has won the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize of the Schlumberger Foundation. Inam was among nine women scientists and engineers selected from 156 applications across 61 countries for the inaugural prize, according to a statement by the Foundation. Prof.…
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MTN and Gates Foundation Unveil $25 Million AI-Powered Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier to Transform Care for Half a Million Women
The four-year initiative, backed by an initial investment of approximately $25 million between 2026 and 2030 through direct and in-kind contributions, aims to connect pregnant women, frontline health workers, and primary healthcare facilities through artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and improved connectivity. Photo Credit: AfricaTechNews.com
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Nigeria Champions Inclusive AI and Digital Innovation at UNGA 2026
NITDA CEO Abdullahi presented Nigeria’s approach through four interconnected pillars namely Connect, Skill, Compute, and Create. These approaches are designed to build an ecosystem in which every Nigerian can participate meaningfully in the AI economy. Photo Credit: NITDA
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Nigeria Successfully Carries out first Tele-Robotic Surgery Operation across a distance of about 500 kilometres
On Saturday, 19 September 2026, a landmark procedure unfolded that few would have predicted just years earlier: a complex kidney cancer operation performed not with the surgeon standing at the patient’s bedside, but from hundreds of kilometres away. A robot-assisted right radical nephrectomy the complete removal of a kidney affected by a cancerous tumour was…
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STAR ⭐ Tech Innovator Joshua Agboola: Africa’s Youngest Certified Cloud Developer at age 13
STAR ⭐ Innovator Joshua began coding at the age of six. By the time he turned 13 in 2023, he had earned multiple Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications that positioned him as one of Africa’s youngest certified cloud practitioners and developers. Photo Credit: STAR ⭐ AFRICA TALENT SHOWCASING
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SMEDAN and EFCC Strengthen Partnership on Skills, Cybersecurity and Responsible Enterprise
The partnership focuses on youth empowerment, cybersecurity awareness, capacity building and responsible entrepreneurship. Photo Credit: Collage Picture – SMEDAN/EFCC Logo
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FG to establish 200 new Telecommunication Sites before December
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to bring at least 200 new telecommunications sites into operation before the end of December 2026. Photo Credit: Legit.ng
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Call for Implementing Partner for Young Africa Innovates Cohort 2 (Nigeria)
YAI identifies, incubates, and scales youth-led innovations that drive inclusive socio-economic development in Nigeria. Photo Credit: MasterCard Foundation
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Terra Industries Win $1 Million Anka Metal Mining Security Contract
The deal, announced 14th September 2026, marks Terra’s first contract under a broader partnership covering security across Anka Metals’ mining portfolio. Photo Credit: Terra Industries
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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 Languages.
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Afro-Tech Girls Project for Female STEM Students in Nigeria
The scholarship is organised by Afro-Tech Girls, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on increasing the participation of girls and young women in STEM education and careers.
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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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MTN Nigeria Surges Past 100 Million Subscribers as Market Share Hits 51.76%
The milestone coincides with rising demand for data and digital services. Mobile GSM internet subscriptions stood at around 157 million, with broadband subscriptions reaching approximately 124.4 million and a penetration rate of about 57.4%. Photo Credit: MTN
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INEC Chairman Calls for Safe AI deployment as Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections Draws Closer
The INEC chairman said the growing influence of algorithms and data architectures on democratic processes had made responsible technological innovation an important consideration for election management bodies. Photo Credit: I-Stock Photos
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Federal Government to Give Nigerian Students 100MB Free Data Daily from October 1
The initiative, formally known as the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria, was unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. Photo Credit: Fizzyblinkz Photos
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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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