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Governor Hyacinth Alia named among Nigeria’s top 50 digital economy MVPs for 2025
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Gbande Hembaor Terwase, Managing Director/CEO, Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC). Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been named among the “50 Most Valuable Personalities (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025”—a prestigious list recognizing visionary leaders transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape. Known for his…
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MTN Nigeria, Abia State sign MoU to expand broadband across state
MTN Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with the Government of Abia State to expand broadband infrastructure, promote digital inclusion, and spur economic growth across the state. The agreement formalised at a signing ceremony in Umuahia was led by MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr. Karl Toriola, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. It marks a significant step towards deepening collaboration…
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Bill Gates to wind down Gates Foundation by 2045, pledges $200 billion in final two decades
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced a dramatic shift in the operations of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, revealing plans to double its spending and shut it down by December 31, 2045. In a personal statement released this week, Gates disclosed that the foundation will spend more than $200 billion over the next 20 years, an unprecedented ramp-up…
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Google opens applications for 2025 AI-based accelerator for African startups
Google has opened applications for its 2025 Accelerator Africa program, inviting African startups building AI-first solutions to apply for its three-month support initiative. The application call, which was announced on Wednesday, April 17, 2025, as part of Google’s efforts to empower African startups solving the continent’s biggest challenges with artificial intelligence. According to the…
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DBI, Sightsavers graduate 25 physically challenged persons in IT training
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in partnership with Sightsavers, has graduated 25 physically challenged persons from its IT Bridge Academy, a nine-month programme designed to equip them with specialised IT skills. David Daser, President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, announced this at the graduation ceremony for Cohort 2 of the Digital Bridge Institute and Sightsavers IT Bridge Academy…
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Tinubu Appoints Olukayode Gregory pioneer Registrar of new Federal University
Dr. Gregory Olukayo, Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences in Abeokuta, Ogun States (Left) and Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister of Education (Right) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obayomi Olukayode Gregory as the Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences in…
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LPV Technologies advocates for zero-import policy on solar panels to boost local manufacturing in Nigeria
Indigenous solar energy company, LPV Technologies, has called for a radical shift in government policy, urging a zero-import approach to solar panels. The company argues that local manufacturing is the key to securing Nigeria’s renewable energy future. Speaking at the unveiling of its state-of-the-art facility in Lagos, Executive Director Yinka Adelodun outlined a comprehensive vision for the…
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Meta invites Sub-Saharan African startups, researchers to apply for Llama Impact Grant
Meta, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, has announced the Llama Impact Grant, a new initiative to support startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The grant is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants program and seeks to fund innovative projects leveraging Llama, Meta’s open-source large language model, to develop solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges. Artificial…
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Galaxy Backbone unveils ambitious 4-year strategic plan to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure and services provider, has launched a comprehensive four-year strategic plan (2025-2028) aimed at accelerating the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) for government and businesses across Nigeria. The plan is designed to enhance digital service delivery, strengthen connectivity, and support the nation’s vision…
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Darey.io, XTERNS.ai launch tech hub in Lagos to train and connect Nigerian tech talents to global opportunities
Darey.io, in partnership with XTERNS.ai, has officially opened a new tech hub in Yaba, Lagos, aimed at equipping tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs with world-class digital skills and connecting them to global opportunities. The hub, launched on Saturday, March 15, 2025, was established in collaboration with the federal government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program. The initiative…
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Airtel Africa and Mastercard launch new digital payment solution for Airtel Money customers
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa PLC, has announced the launch of the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces. This collaboration with Mastercard will empower Airtel’s 150 million mobile phone users in 14 African countries with access to Mastercard’s global merchant…
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CNII: Stakeholders to explore telecom infrastructure protection strategies at PIAFo
Stakeholders are set to convene at the seventh edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) to discuss pragmatic strategies for protecting critical information infrastructure. The forthcoming Summit, themed “CNII: Strengthening Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure through Proactive Implementation and Strategic Coordination,” will bring together key players in the…
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FCCPC summons Multichoice Nigeria over DStv, GOtv price hike, threatens sanction
FCCPC summons Multichoice Nigeria over DStv, GOtv price hike, threatens sanction
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. According to the Commission, failure of Multichoice to provide satisfactory explanations on the latest price increment would lead to sanctions. The Commission in a statement released on Tuesday directed the…
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FCCPC summons Multichoice Nigeria over DStv, GOtv price hike, threatens sanction
FCCPC summons Multichoice Nigeria over DStv, GOtv price hike, threatens sanction
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. According to the Commission, failure of Multichoice to provide satisfactory explanations on the latest price increment would lead to sanctions. The Commission in a statement released on Tuesday directed the…
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FCCPC summons Multichoice Nigeria over DStv, GOtv price hike, threatens sanction
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. According to the Commission, failure of Multichoice to provide satisfactory explanations on the latest price increment would lead to sanctions. The Commission in a statement released on Tuesday directed the…
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African fintech Fluterwave reveals condition for its planned IPO
Flutterwave Inc., Africa’s largest payments startup, will proceed with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) only after achieving profitability. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg. Agboola emphasized the importance of profitability for a company operating in Africa, stating, “For a company operating in Africa,…
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Nigeria to roll out fibre-to-home internet connectivity in partnership with WIOCC
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), has announced plans to roll out the first phase of fibre-to-home internet connectivity across Nigeria. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WIOCC in Abuja on…
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