FG Seeks Collaboration with Private Sectors to Launch AI Fund in Nigeria
In an effort to boost the nation's technological prowess, the Federal Government of Nigeria is enlisting the help of the business sector to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) fund. What is AI? The intelligence of computers or software, as opposed to...
Kaduna, Adamawa, and Other States can Apply for Accelerator Program Offered by UK-Nigeria Tech Hubs
Applications for a social impact accelerator program are now being accepted by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, which aims to foster the development of Nigeria's technological industry. Nigeria-UK Tech Hub The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS) of...
How to Register Your Startup on Nigeria Startup Portal in Five Steps
A crucial prerequisite for the execution of the Nigeria Startup Act is the establishment of the Startup Support and Engagement Portal, which the Federal Government introduced on Tuesday. Nigeria Startup Portal "The startup portal aims to facilitate engagement and...
Startup Act: FG launches Portal to register Nigerian Startups
In order to put the Nigeria Startup Act into effect, the Federal Government has created an engagement portal for startups in the nation to register their venture. The Nigeria Startup Act The Nigeria Startup Act project is an effort to leverage the potential of our...
Nigerian Digital Publishing Platform Okadabooks is Shutting Down
Nigeria's first digital publishing and bookselling platform, Okada Books, will close on November 30, 2023, citing challenging macroeconomic circumstances. OkadaBooks, established by Okechukwu Ofili in 2013 as a Nigerian platform for self-publishing and book sales, was...
3MTT: FG starts hiring Community Managers across 36 states
The Federal Government's ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program stated on Monday that the hiring of Community Managers will begin, with applications being accepted through the office of the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Dr....
FG and Starlink are in talks to create jobs in Nigeria
Elon Musk's internet startup, Starlink, has been approached by the Federal Government of Nigeria to explore the idea of establishing programs that will generate employment in Nigeria by utilizing local labor for hardware production and maintenance. Starlink Over 60...
African fintechs face less attention from investors in 2023 – Stears
According to Stears, an economic and industrial analytics consultancy, investors are increasingly paying less attention to fintech startups in Africa as their focus shifts to energy. Stears market research Based in Lagos, Abuja, and London, Stears is a market research...
Dr. Aminu Maida appointed as new NCC Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Pledges Vision for Accelerated Telecom Growth
Dr. Aminu Maida was officially appointed as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the Senate in Abuja on Thursday. Aminu Maida, who previously served as the Executive Director of Technology and...
Nigeria offers some of the most costly internet packages globally
According to a recent analysis by the analyst team at Picodi Nigeria, Nigeria is one of the nations with comparatively pricey internet plans and access. In Nigeria, a 100 Mbps internet service typically costs $46.40, and 1 Gbps broadband is an uncommon option. Nigeria...
Minister of Comms, Bosun Tijani, unveils plan for 3MTT digital talent training program to reduce youth unemployment
Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, publicly unveiled a plan on Wednesday to train 3 million technical talents over the next four years. If the program proves effective, it could contribute to President Bola Tinubu's...
Google takes Legal Action against Over 300 Scammers impersonating Bard AI
In a bold move, Google announced that it has filed a lawsuit against anonymous con groups who trick customers into downloading malware by posing as Bard, an AI application. Google’s General Counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado made the announcement on Monday in a blog post....