Category: Technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency and the International Data Center Authority have launched a major national digital infrastructure initiative aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading digital economy hub in Africa. The strategic partnership, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, is designed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation through large-scale infrastructure deployment, regulatory standardisation, and workforce development under the Nigerian Sovereign Cloud initiative. At the heart of the programme is the proposed “Nigeria Digital Triangle (NDT),” a network of hyperscale, AI-enabled data centre clusters expected to serve as the backbone for…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that strong and reliable digital infrastructure remains essential for attracting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was presented during the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement held on Friday, May 8, 2026, with the theme: “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable in Africa?” Representing the Director General of NITDA, Dr. Muhammad Aminu emphasised that investors are increasingly interested in startups operating within environments supported by dependable digital infrastructure and…

A new China-Nigeria partnership aimed at boosting electric vehicle production and advancing clean transportation infrastructure has emerged as Nigeria intensifies efforts to strengthen local manufacturing capacity. Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations in Lagos and Abuja. The partnership is expected to drive technology transfer, workforce development, and the gradual expansion of Nigeria’s electric vehicle supply chain, while supporting the country’s transition toward sustainable mobility. The agreement marks a major milestone for Hybrid Motors Nigeria’s indigenous…

Philemon Zoo Zame, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART), Republic of Cameroon, and Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, during a benchmarking exercise at the NCC Head Office in Abuja on May 6, 2026.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the critical role of policy in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation, stressing that a strong regulatory framework is essential for sustainable growth in the country’s technology ecosystem. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference, where discussions centred on “The Lagos Abuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub.” He was represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnership. Speaking at the event, Onumo noted…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to deliver subsidised sovereign cloud services to startups participating in the iHatch programme. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, who said the collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem through improved access to critical infrastructure. The partnership, facilitated through NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), focused on promoting data sovereignty, digital inclusion, and indigenous innovation. Under…

The Niger State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (NSITDEA) has successfully connected over 153 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to high-speed fibre optic internet, in a major step toward advancing digital governance in the state. Director-General of the agency, Suleiman Isah, disclosed that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernise public service delivery and strengthen administrative efficiency through technology. He explained that the project has created a unified digital backbone across government institutions, enabling faster communication, seamless data exchange, and improved coordination among MDAs. According to Isah,…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have agreed to establish a joint committee aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening capacity across Nigeria’s judicial system. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by an NJI delegation to NITDA headquarters. The delegation, led by the Institute’s Administrator, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo (Rtd), sought NITDA’s technical expertise to modernise judicial operations and deepen digital adoption. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, welcomed the collaboration and commended NJI’s proactive embrace of technology. He stressed that…

Nigeria is accelerating its transition to a digital economy as the Federal Government intensified work on an e-governance and digital economy bill designed to strengthen regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies and enhance public sector innovation. At the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation (GIST) Nigeria Introductory Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who represented the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the country has moved beyond policy formulation to the implementation phase of its national Artificial Intelligence…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation through youth engagement and human capital development. Speaking at the Renewed Hope Conversation hosted by The Nest at the University of Abuja, Inuwa highlighted NITDA’s strategic role in supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that empowering young Nigerians with relevant digital skills remains central to driving national growth in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Inuwa emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset…