Author: ITPulse

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Vontech, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, to advance blockchain innovation and capacity building across Nigeria’s digital economy. Through this collaboration, blockchain startups and developers in Nigeria will gain access to $100,000 in AWS Cloud credits, empowering them to build, scale, and optimize solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. This partnership represents a significant milestone in SiBAN’s mission to create an enabling environment for blockchain adoption, regulatory engagement, and sustainable innovation within the country. By connecting local builders with global technology resources,…

Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network, a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s workforce capabilities, tackling critical productivity gaps, and preparing its workforce for the future of work. The initiative is part of the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution in Nigeria, marking the nation’s entry into the Global Accelerators Network. The Reskilling Revolution is a global effort aimed at providing better education, skills, and economic opportunities to one billion people by 2030. The Nigerian effort is co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Federal Ministry of Education, and coordinated by the…

Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy. He highlighted that the goal is to fully leverage the digital economy to transform every sector of Nigerian life. Speaking at the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, Dr. Tijani called the gathering a critical platform for “dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies” to shape the nation’s digital future. He took the audience through a historical reflection, noting that the liberalisation of the telecommunications industry in 1999 was the foundational, transformative decision. This shift,…

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized that Nigerian youth hold the key to Africa’s digital transformation. He underscored that NITDA’s strategic focus is to actively “skill the youth” and provide concrete platforms for them to create value, thereby unlocking the nation’s potential for unprecedented prosperity. Speaking at the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, DG Inuwa reiterated the urgency of empowering Nigeria’s huge youth population (average age 18): “If we fail to skill our youth, if we fail to provide a platform for them to create value, we are stunting the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is on the ambitious move to build a $1 trillion economy powered by digital innovation. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, the Vice President stated that this monumental ambition is hinged on the successful passage of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill into law. The conference was themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion, and Global Competitiveness.” The Vice President emphasized that the bill is much more than legislative reform, describing it as a strategic leap toward embedding…

Nigeria must urgently harness its youthful population, 65% of whom are tech-savvy, to achieve global competitiveness in the digital economy, asserted Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference, Dr. Olatunji described the nation’s large, technologically inclined youth demographic as a strategic national advantage that must be fully utilized. He emphasized that for this group, “Technology is the only language they understand,” and platforms like the conference are crucial for directing their energy toward innovation and disruption. Dr. Olatunji delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the CEOs…

Equinix’s plan to open a new, high-performance data center, LG3, in Lagos represents a major economic boost for both the city and Nigeria, reinforcing the country’s position as the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation. This $22 million initial investment is the foundation of an ambitious $100 million plan aimed at transforming the continent’s digital landscape over the next two years. The immediate economic impact comes from the substantial capital expenditure. The initial $22 million investment in LG3 marks Equinix’s first newly built data center in West Africa. This infrastructure project, set to open in Q1 2026, will inject capital into…

The stage is set for the grand finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH), as the Top 10 student-led innovation teams converge at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Secretariat, Abuja, on 20th November 2025. COUCH, an initiative of Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, is designed to inspire innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The 2025 edition has drawn remarkable participation from universities nationwide, with students developing solutions that address real-world challenges through technology, research, and entrepreneurship. This year’s grand finale holds special significance as it coincides with the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)—a worldwide celebration of…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has narrated how the just concluded 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2025) will position Nigeria for research excellence and global collaboration. NITDA hailed the successful conclusion of ICEGOV 2025 as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital economy aspirations, citing its direct contribution to research excellence, global collaboration, and the nation’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. Hosted in Abuja under the patronage of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the four-day event—an initiative of the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV)—convened global experts to shape the future of electronic governance. This convergence,…

In a strong show of professional solidarity and commitment to Nigeria’s digital future, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CTU-EMEA) Summit 2025. Scheduled for November 27–28, 2025, at Baze University, Abuja, the IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit is a flagship event dedicated to gathering global technology leaders, researchers, and engineers to discuss how innovation can drive comprehensive digital inclusion across the EMEA region. The Summit’s Local Organizing Committee has confirmed Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and…