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Interswitch Group, a leading African integrated payments and digital commerce company, has stressed the vital role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of work and the digital economy. Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Interswitch, shared these insights at the InnovateAI Conference Lagos 2025, where Interswitch participated as a Platinum Sponsor for the second consecutive year. The conference, themed “Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalysing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth,” brought together AI experts, innovators, and scholars to discuss accelerating AI adoption across key sectors like fintech, financial services, public services, and oil and gas.…

By Martin Ekpeke In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s broadband infrastructure, ten more states have joined Anambra in waiving right-of-way (RoW) charges for telecom companies. This announcement, made by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, signals a major step forward in addressing a key financial hurdle for network expansion. Dr. Tijani revealed this development while President Bola Tinubu received the report from participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. He explained that the federal government has been actively advocating for the waiver to facilitate broader…

Ghana took center stage as the host of QNET’s highly anticipated V-Africa 2025, a regional edition of the company’s flagship convention. From February 20 to 23, 2025, the Accra International Conference Centre welcomed over 4000 participants from across the Sub-Saharan Africa region to experience four days of empowerment, networking, and innovation. The convention spotlighted QNET’s exclusive product offerings, which provide immersive entrepreneurship training and contribute significantly to Ghana’s tourism and economic growth. V-Africa 2025 showcased Ghana as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence. Trevor Kuna, Chief Marketing Officer for QNET, expressed his enthusiasm: “Hosting V-Africa 2025 in Ghana is a testament…

Four Nigerian universities – Lagos University Teaching Hospital Schools, Hillside University of Science and Technology, Aletheia University, and Ahman Pategi University – have partnered with New Horizons to provide students with training in internationally recognized ICT and project management skills. The collaborations aim to address graduate unemployment by equipping students with in-demand skills relevant to the 21st-century workforce. New Horizons MD/CEO, Mr. Tim Akano, emphasized the universities’ forward-thinking approach in embracing emerging technologies like AI, robotics, and machine learning. He stated that New Horizons, with its 43 years of international experience and presence in 71 countries, will leverage its expertise…

The city of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, is set to host the first-ever Scrum Day Nigeria event on March 5, 2025, at The Civic Center, Victoria Island. The conference, themed “Innovation and Products for Better Outcomes,” aims to address Nigeria’s most pressing business challenges through organizational transformation using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Sam Adesoga, Co-Convener of Scrum Day and Nigeria Professional Scrum Trainer, announced the event at a press conference, highlighting the need for Nigerian businesses to become more adaptive, resilient, and innovative in the face of economic instability, high inflation, currency fluctuations, and an unpredictable business climate. He noted…

TD Africa, a leading technology solutions provider, hosted the Accra Synergy Summit at the Kempinski Hotel Accra. The summit brought together tech industry leaders, visionaries, and policymakers to discuss and drive technological transformation in Ghana and beyond. The summit, spearheaded by Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, CEO of TD Africa, provided a strategic platform for top industry players, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and key stakeholders to network, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations. Chioma Chimere, CMD of TD Africa, welcomed guests and partners, recognizing them as the “men and women redefining the technological landscape in Ghana.” She emphasized the importance of their partnership…

Bidemi Oke, Chief Executive Officer of FlashChange, a financial services company, has called for regulatory clarity in the evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Speaking at the Lagos Tech Fest, a two-day event focused on the future of technology in Africa, Oke emphasized the need for structured legislation to foster innovation, protect investors, and drive economic growth. “Legislators need to collaborate with industry players to develop regulations that encourage responsible growth while mitigating potential risks in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space,” he stated during a panel discussion on “Crypto in Nigeria: Fintech Integration, Real-World Applications and Opportunities.” Blockchain and cryptocurrencies hold…

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had a significant negative impact on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Joint Standing Committee on Protection of Fiber Optic Cables was inaugurated Tuesday 18th February at the Boardroom of the FMoW, by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, and his counterpart at the FMoCIDE, Engr Farouk Yusuf, with the…

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and achieve digital sovereignty, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance local cloud capabilities and attract hyper-scale investments, positioning Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa. Speaking at the inauguration, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, emphasized that establishing a robust foundation is essential for Nigeria to control its digital future. “Without this foundation, we cannot achieve true digital sovereignty,” Inuwa stated. “Our goal is to build an ecosystem where both local data centre providers…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Flutterwave, and Alami focuses on four key areas to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and strengthen its economy. These four focus areas are: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships through Digital Payment Infrastructure and Technology Financing Digital Nigeria Week 2025: Showcasing Payment Innovations, Workshops, & Panel Discussions Empowering SMEs & Startups Fostering Strategic Partnerships The MoU also includes collaboration on NITDA’s key initiatives, such as the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), NITDA Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programmes, Digital Literacy and Skills Development,…