AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is setting a new standard for the industrial digital twin by converging all data onto CONNECT industrial intelligence platform. Through enhancements to AVEVA Asset Information Management, AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure, AVEVA can enable the visualisation of engineering and operations…
The anticipation is electric. Tomorrow, November 13, 2025, the grand halls of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, will pulse with innovation, ideas, and inspiration as Africa’s brightest technology minds gather for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) 5.0 and Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. From 9:00 AM (WAT), industry leaders, regulators, investors, and digital disruptors will converge under one…
The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards will once again shine a spotlight on the trailblazers, innovators and organisations driving Africa’s tech future. As part of the annual AfriTECH 5.0 forum, the ATAEx Awards aim to elevate excellence in digital transformation, leadership, impact and innovation, across the continent’s growing technology ecosystem. The ATAEx Awards recognise merit…
The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. The conference will commence at 9:00 AM (WAT), bringing together Africa’s foremost technology leaders, innovators, regulators, and investors to discuss the theme:“AI and Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”…
The organisers of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) are delighted to announce George Agu, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive, as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.” Agu, the MD/CEO of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is an astute founder and technology leader whose illustrious…
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology and corporate social responsibility, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and free mobile laundry station for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin under its Life’s Good Initiative. This marks the 16th borehole donated by LG across Nigeria, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to clean water, health, and community…
The much-anticipated Evolve Tech Summit is set to return this November with a dynamic new partnership between Technoville and Creative Gaming Entertainment (CGE). This year’s edition, taking place on the picturesque island of Bonny, is shaping up to be one of Nigeria’s most exhilarating tech gatherings yet, blending technology, creativity, and gaming into a one-day…
The winners of Orange’s 15th anniversary Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP) for Social Entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East have been announced. The Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP) for Social Entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East was established in 2011 with the goal of promoting technological innovation for the benefit of inclusiveness and…
Meta has concluded “The Future of Online Safety Summit” in Abuja, Nigeria — a two-day event dedicated to addressing the rising threat of financial sextortion and other digital crimes. The summit convened leading voices from government, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital safety in Nigeria…
In a significant push for Nigeria’s entrepreneurship space, the Global Impact Business Community (GIBC), together with fintech growth platform Trade Lenda, has unveiled the Impact Conference 2025, slated for 28–30 November 2025. The program brings to life a 15 billion SME support initiative, targeting 10,000 businesses nationwide. This is more than a money pot. The…
Preparations are in top gear for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) as leading players in Nigeria’s technology and digital economy; Digital Encode Limited, the platinum sponsor of this year’s Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), will be joined by AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd, ActivEdge Technologies, Tizel Cybersecurity, and Tecom Concepts Limited, as Gold sponsors of the event. The four…
Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. This investment aims to empower people and businesses in Africa by allowing easy access to digital assets and lowering…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank…
The 10th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), held on October 7–8, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, celebrated outstanding innovators and organizations driving sustainable impact across Nigeria. Themed “Sustainable Innovation,” the event brought together startups, tech leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to showcase transformative ideas shaping the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The high point…
Digital Encode Limited, Africa’s leading consulting and integration firm renowned for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), one of the continent’s most influential gatherings of technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors. AfriTECH 5.0 is set…
The 10th Nigeria Innovation Summit, which was held on October 7-8, 2025 with the theme “Sustainable Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, and players…
The MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has extolled Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his unwavering commitment to technology adoption in Anambra State, a vision that has positioned the state as a shining example of digital governance in Nigeria. This recognition follows Anambra’s outstanding performance at the Nigeria GOVTECH…
Kaspersky has launched ‘Cybersecurity: Entry Level’, a new free online course designed to introduce first- and second-year university students of all technical and non-technical specialties to the fundamental concepts of information security. The course aims to help universities integrate cybersecurity awareness into the early stages of education, to equip students with the confidence to manage digital dependence…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged Corp members and Interns serving in the agency to transform their creative ideas into viable technology startups, assuring them of the agency’s support in turning their innovations into real products and services. Inuwa made the call at the grand…
On Thursday, Google unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a new full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) solution for businesses. The news was made during Google Cloud’s Gemini at Work 2025 event. The new platform is a consolidated service that connects across many verticals of a company and can draw context from its data hubs across Workspace as well as…
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, has said that Nigeria is taking decisive steps to safeguard its digital future by strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing infrastructure, and building human capacity to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He stated this while delivering a keynote address titled ‘Securing Digital…
First Bank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the banking sector with the commissioning of its 7th fully automated branch, the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) at Area 10, Garki Abuja. The Centre is designed to deliver seamless, paperless, and customer-driven financial services…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to becoming a key shaper in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, stressing that the country’s efforts are deeply anchored in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during a plenary session themed “Technology, Migration &…
Momentum is building for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum(AfriTECH 5.0),as the annual innovation forum confirms five major sponsors committed to shaping Africa’s digital independence journey. Leading the lineup are the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC),consumer tech brand itel,global data infrastructure leader Digital Realty,connectivity solutions provider SKOT Communications,and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria(IXPN)….
The launch of Samsung Electronics’ AI-powered tablets was announced today. The Galaxy Tab A11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The tablets have incredibly thin frames that are driven by AI to increase efficiency. A daring new design with unprecedented power With the most potent processor and brightest display Samsung has ever produced, the S11…
Meta is making fandom on Facebook even more fun with new features that help you engage with and be recognized by your favorite creators, while connecting with other fans who share your interests. Show Off Your Creativity With Fan Challenges Have you ever wanted to create content alongside your favorite creators? Now you can. With…
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has called on African nations to transition from being mere consumers of technology to becoming creators and exporters of digital solutions. Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships at NITDA, Inuwa delivered this message during his keynote address at…
MTN has declared that the Africa Pachi Panda Challenge 2025, an innovation initiative aimed at young individuals in Africa between the ages of 18 and 35, is officially accepting applications. The initiative’s goal is to promote entrepreneurial solutions to environmental issues that have their roots in the relationship between food, energy, and water. Through innovation,…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has said Nigeria’s collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is propelling the nation’s technology innovation and startup ecosystem to new heights. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply Chains in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms,…
Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, today announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers, unveiled at the UN General Assembly’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants program and enables startups, researchers, and innovators across Sub-Saharan Africa to harness Meta’s…