Author: ITPulse

Nigeria is actively repositioning itself as a producer and exporter of digital solutions, driven by a suite of transformative national initiatives. This assertion was made by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, at the African Creators Conference 2025 in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “The Future of Africa in the Global Digital Economy,” the NITDA DG, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, issued a clear mandate: “Africa Must Become Creators, Not Just Users of Technology.” Inuwa reiterated his vision for Africa to transition from being a…

Nigeria is firmly positioned as home to Africa’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, where young entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to solve local challenges with global implications, according to Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Inuwa stated that strategic partnerships, particularly the collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), are propelling the nation’s technology innovation and startup ecosystem to new heights, describing the partnership as a cornerstone for Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply Chains in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms, organized by AGROVESTO—a JICA-funded Agritech startup…

In a bold call for change, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged Nigeria’s construction industry to move “from blueprints to bytes” by embracing digital technologies. This shift, he noted, is essential to transform project delivery, boost productivity, and position the sector at the forefront of innovation. Delivering a keynote presentation titled “Digital Transformation in the Nigerian Construction Industry” at a two-day workshop organized by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), FCT Chapter, the DG outlined the tools for this impending revolution. Represented by Dr. Yahaya Onimisi, the Agency’s Acting…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector by equipping 3,600 teachers nationwide with essential digital skills under its flagship initiative, Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL). In a significant step, the Agency, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), commenced a two-day physical training program for teachers drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, recently The Abuja training serves as the culmination of over two weeks of intensive virtual sessions that had already provided foundational digital knowledge…

Leading stakeholders will gather at the inaugural Electric Vehicles Nigeria Expo (EVN EXPO), scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2025, to present crucial frameworks and roadmaps designed to catalyze the adoption of electric mobility across Nigeria. The EXPO, which is set to convene at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, is expected to draw over 2,500 participants. Attendees will include key figures from the government, private sector, development finance institutions, innovators, investors, and the buying public, providing a comprehensive cross-section of players necessary to drive this national transition. Experts and investors from critical sectors such as real estate,…

Lagos State played host for the convergence of innovation and ICT leaders recently, when Commissioners for Innovation, Science and Technology and senior state delegates gathered during GITEX in Lagos for the ICT Commissioners Roundtable. Conceived as a national platform to align sub-national digital priorities with federal strategy, strengthen inter-state collaboration and accelerate the drive toward a digital economy that is inclusive and locally-led, the roundtable boasts attendance from key stakeholders across states in the country. Attendees include Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT & Cybersecurity; Hon. Olatunbosun (Tunbosun) Alake, Honourable Commissioner for Innovation, Science &…

Lagos, the pulsating heart of Africa, recently captivated the global technology community, asserting its position as a powerhouse of innovation at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference and the GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival. Hosted concurrently on 3-4 September 2025 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre and Landmark Centre respectively, these landmark events heralded a new era for Nigeria’s digital aspirations, firmly placing Lagos, and indeed the entire nation, on the global innovation map. The city, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and ambitions, buzzed with an electrifying energy as over 20,000 visitors, 3,000 tech professionals, and nearly 1,000…

By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai The public sector in West Africa, much like in other parts of the world, is grappling with deep-rooted challenges. From rigid bureaucracies to outdated systems, the very institutions tasked with serving citizens often find themselves trapped in structures that stifle innovation and delay impact. Across Nigeria and much of West Africa, public institutions remain constrained by manual processes, fragmented systems, and limited digital infrastructure. These inefficiencies slow down decision-making, obstruct transparency, and leave frontline workers without the tools they need to serve citizens effectively. This is not just inconvenient, it represents a systemic failure that erodes public…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is proud to announce the return of its flagship digital economy conference, Tech Convergence, for its second edition. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the event promises to be a landmark gathering for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. With the theme: “Building Nigeria’s Digital Future: The Internet as a Catalyst for Growth,” Tech Convergence 2.0 will bring together leading voices across government, industry, academia, civil society, and the private sector to deliberate on strategies that will position Nigeria as a leading digital powerhouse in Africa and beyond. The internet…

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