New Horizons Nigeria has been named the Best ICT Training/Certification Organization in Africa for 2025, securing the coveted Emerging Academic Partner Award from CompTIA Inc., the world’s leading ICT certification body headquartered in Illinois, USA. The award recognizes the company’s exceptional performance, specifically citing its high quality of training and certification delivery and outstanding students’ satisfaction rating.
The prestigious honor was conferred during a glittering ceremony at The Piazza Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 9, 2025. CompTIA’s EMEA Senior Vice President, Mr. Jason Moss, commended New Horizons for not only meeting but exceeding expectations in sales and service delivery.
The recognition is a testament to New Horizons Nigeria’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, adding to its impressive record. The Managing Director, Tim Akano, noted that this CompTIA award is the 307th national, continental, and international award received by the company and himself for excellence in the last twenty years, solidifying New Horizons’ reputation as Africa’s most awarded ICT technical training company.
Commitment to World-Class ICT Education
As Nigeria’s foremost ICT training and certification company, New Horizons offers cutting-edge skills development in high-demand areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, and Full-stack Software Development. The company holds partnerships with numerous global IT certification bodies and is dedicated to raising a new generation of tech-savvy leaders for the continent.
Annually, New Horizons trains and certifies over 100,000 students across Nigerian universities and high schools. To promote inclusive learning and break financial barriers, the organization grants scholarships ranging from 50% to 100% to over 20,000 students annually, with a special focus on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
In a notable social responsibility initiative, New Horizons Nigeria recently adopted the Federal School of the Blinds, Oshodi Lagos. They equipped the computer laboratory and provided a certified visually impaired instructor, fully funded by the company, to train about 100 visually impaired students free of charge, empowering them with ICT skills for financial independence.
A Renewed Call to Service
Mr. Akano, who attended the CompTIA awards event as an honored invitee, expressed deep gratitude for the recognition. He emphasized that the award is not just a celebration of past accomplishments but a renewed call to serve. He reaffirmed New Horizons Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to closing the technology skills gap, particularly within underserved communities, and expanding access to world-class IT education across Africa.
This honor reinforces New Horizons Nigeria’s growing influence as a leader in academic delivery and workforce development within the African ICT ecosystem, strengthening its mission to build a tech-empowered Africa capable of thriving in the global digital economy.