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What to Expect at GITEX 2026 AI and Tech Expo Nigeria
GITEX Nigeria returns from 31 August to 3 September 2026 as West Africa’s largest technology and startup event, spanning Abuja and Lagos. Organised under the global GITEX brand and themed around “Forging the Rise of Digital Nigeria,” GITEX 2026 positions the country as a hub for AI, digital transformation, and the future economy. The dual-city…
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INTERPOL identifies Nigeria as both Origin and Target of African Cybercrime Operations
The report found that while Nigerian government agencies and businesses are increasingly being targeted by ransomware attacks, criminal networks operating from the country continue to play a prominent role in business email compromise (BEC) schemes and international money laundering. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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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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Federal Government hails NASENI’s Locally assembled Drones, Tech drive
NASENI showcase locally assembled drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, agricultural equipment, diagnostic test kits and other technologies developed through partnerships with private firms at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where they inspected. Photo Credit: NASENI
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Nigerian Government Kick-Off AI Training For 11,700 Unity School Teachers
Federal Government of Nigeria has begun a nationwide Artificial Intelligence training programme aimed at teachers in federal unity colleges, targeting about 11,700 educators across the country. Photo Credit: Clearview Pictures
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Terra Industries and Miva Open University Signs Partnership to expand Robotics, Drone & Virtual Reality Manufacturing
The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between Terra Industries and Miva Open University, marks another important step in Miva’s commitment to innovation, experiential learning, and preparing students to build the future. Photo Credit: Miva Open University Facebook Page
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World Bank warns Nigeria risks missing out on Global AI revolution without urgent action
According to World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President for Development Economics, Indermit Gill, Nigeria and other developing countries risk missing out the benefits artificial intelligence revolution unless they urgently embrace and adapt the technology to their local realities, he warned. Photo Credit: Shutterstock/WorldBank
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STAR ⭐ Self-Taught Nigerian Inventor Nafiu Kabir Building Robots from Scratch
Nafiu Kabir is a self-taught Nigerian innovator who taught himself the skills needed to design, assemble, and program robots without formal advanced training in robotics or extensive access to imported high-tech components. The young Tech STAR ⭐ Kabir, employs an innovative approach that emphasizes use of Local materials, reducing costs and demonstrating that groundbreaking tech…
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Applications Open for the Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship Cohort 2 (Fully Funded)
Sponsored by the Bosun Tijani Foundation, this 6-month intensive program is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge AI skills through hands-on training.
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Imo State $15 Million Digital City Producing over 1,000 Smartphones and Internet routers every day in Nigeria (Inside Photos)
Imo Digital City is Africa’s Largest AI and innovative hub. A Citadel of Artificial Intelligence knowledge Learning, that sits on 33,000 Acres of Land and exemplifies a worthy appearance, fitted with top industry modern equipment for Skills acquisitions, Cityzen development, Job Creation and GDP strengthening. Photo Credit: Imo Digital City Media
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Nigeria Signs AI Crop Monitoring Deal with Morocco
Nigeria is taking a bold step toward modernizing its agriculture sector. On July 18, 2026, the Federal Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ben Guerir, Morocco, to deploy a satellite- and AI-powered crop monitoring platform. This initiative aims to deliver real-time intelligence on agricultural land, crop distribution, production performance, and food security risks…
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Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Launch Tech and Coding Club at the University of Lagos
Open Access Data Centres announce the launch of the Tech and Coding Club at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), an initiative aimed at equipping students with practical technology and programming skills. Photo Credit: File Photo
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WomenPower 2030 Seed Grant 2026: $5000 Empowering Women in Nigeria & Sierra Leone to Lead Sustainable Change
WomenPower2030 Seed Grant is part of the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development initiative. The program is designed to strengthen the leadership and influence of feminist organizations by supporting projects that promote gender-just climate action, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.
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United Nations & Nigerian Government seek innovative financing to fast-track SDGs before 2030
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, said with only a few years left to attain the SDGs, governments and development partners must move beyond planning to implementation while mobilising private capital to bridge the financing gap. Photo Credit – Punchng
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TikTok Launches In-App AI Literacy Hub in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya
The initiative sits against a deep regional “AI literacy gap” after a national survey in South Africa recently revealed that 73% of respondents barely registered what the term “AI” even meant. Photo Credit: TikTok Mobile
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Microsoft Calls for Increased AI Skills investment in Nigeria’s Public Sector
Microsoft has called for greater investment in the skills and capabilities of Nigeria’s public sector workforce. Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
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UNDP Launches first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod to Drive Manufacturing Innovation in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the ManuTech UniPod in Nigeria, an innovation hub designed to strengthen research, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Photo Credit: UNDP
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How Nigerian Students Can Participate in Next Year’s 2027 International STEM Olympiad
Nigerian team at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome, Italy, after the Mathematics and Science competitions involving participants from over 150 countries…Photo Credit: X / winexviv
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Google Plead for Dialogue as Nigerian Government Investigates Major Tech Firms
A Google representative has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy, particularly its media and creative sectors. Photo Credit: Google
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Nigerian Government suspends Enforcement of new internet Platform, Digital Economy Regulations
The Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of new regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the completion of a national policy review. Photo Credit: Punchng
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