By Somtochukwu Nnajiofor Mr Roosevelt Elias, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Payble, says investors are increasingly shifting capital away from speculative startup bets toward businesses with proven revenues, strong governance and sustainable growth models. Elias disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Mr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation says the Federal Government is working on the development of a harmonised national policy and governance framework for the digital economy sub-sector. In the meantime, he directed that regulatory status quo be maintained on matters relating to internet platformsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigeria’s internet provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has urged banks, fintech companies and other tech stakeholders to invest in resilient digital infrastructure to strengthen trust and compliance in Nigeria’s financial sector. The GBB said this on Monday in Abuja during its second-quarter webinar themed: “Building Digital TrustContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Mr Tomáš Výprachtický, on Monday in Abuja, called for sustained investment in young people to improve on their innovation and job creation skills. Výprachtický made the call during the inauguration of a 3D Printing training and capacity building programmeContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has urged public servants to develop their skills, leadership capacity and systems. Tijani made the call on Friday at the July 2026 edition of the DevsInGovernment Community Engagement held in Abuja. Represented by the ministry’s PermanentContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the nationwide adoption of the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, to improve governance, strengthen service delivery and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this on Thursday in Abuja, atContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have called on the Lagos State Government to revive the LAGRIDE Drive-to-Own Scheme. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos, the Southwest Zonal Chairman, Mr Kolawole Aina said the schemeContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has called on government, industry players and stakeholders to promote innovation, leadership and inclusion for women in Nigeria’s digital economy. The President of NIWIIT, Olukemi Ayodele, made the call at the organisation’s two-day conference in Abuja on Wednesday. It wasContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has commended Nigerian Civil Engineers for their immense contributions to national development, pledging legislative support to strengthen the engineering profession. Bamidele, represented by Mr Oluseyi Olubanjo, Special Assistant to the Senate President, gave the assurance at the grand finale of the 25th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/ Stella Maris Ashinze Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that inclusion must remain at the centre of Africa’s development agenda. He warned that societies lose innovation and solutions when talented women are denied opportunities in technology and engineering. Sanwo-Olu made the assertions on WednesdayContinue Reading
