Tag: #DigitalEconomy
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LAGOS TARGETS 400MW POWER, 6,000KM FIBRE NETWORK TO DRIVE DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Lagos State Government is strengthening electricity and fibre-optic infrastructure to support digital transformation, attract technology investments and position the state as a major technology hub in Africa. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference 2026 in Lagos, said the state was targeting 200MW…
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DIGITAL PAYMENTS KEY TO FINANCIAL INCLUSION, ECONOMIC GROWTH — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital payment channels as a means of deepening financial inclusion, supporting economic growth and accelerating national development. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated this at the CBN Fair in Lafia, Nasarawa State.…
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GIRLS TECH BOOT CAMP TARGETS 300 NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO BOOST FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN TECH
A technology initiative, Girls Tech Boot Camp, is training secondary school girls across Nigeria in practical digital skills as part of efforts to increase female participation in the technology sector. The Project Team Lead for the South-South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said the five-day programme targets at least 300 girls across the country’s six geopolitical…
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SANWO-OLU, CIBN MOBILISE YOUTHS FOR DIGITAL ECONOMY
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian youths to take the lead in building a digital, inclusive and sustainable economy, stressing the need to combine technology with integrity, creativity and problem-solving skills. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, spoke at the 4th Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Generation Next…
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ABIA’S STARTUP LAW CAN UNLOCK INNOVATION, JOBS AND INVESTMENT — Legal Expert
Abia State’s Startup Law 2025 is being hailed as a model for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) in Umuahia, legal expert Osigwe Momoh described the law as a “game-changer” and called on other states to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. He said…
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JIGAWA LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX PLATFORM, TARGETS HIGHER REVENUE FROM INFORMAL SECTOR
Jigawa State has taken another step toward modernising its tax system with the launch of a digital platform designed to improve revenue collection from the informal sector. The new platform, introduced by the Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), will automate tax collection for activities including livestock trading, grain markets and haulage operations. Officials say the…
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KADUNA SMALL BUSINESSES TURN TO SOCIAL MEDIA TO SURVIVE RISING BUSINESS COST
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kaduna State are increasingly leveraging social media platforms to cut operating costs, and expand their customer base amid rising inflation, and declining walk-in patronage. A cross-section of business owners interviewed on Sunday July 12 said social media platforms had become essential marketing and sales tools, enabling them to reach…
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TIKTOKERS JARVIS AND PELLER ANNOUNCE WEDDING DATE
Jarvis and Peller, popular Nigerian TikTok content creators, have announced that they will tie the knot on August 1. The announcement was made through a cinematic video shared on their social media platforms, ending with the inscription “Jarvis & Peller 01-08-2026.” The video has since gone viral, generating widespread reactions from fans and followers, many…
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WOMEN IN TECH SEEK GREATER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA’S BOOMING DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has urged the government, industry leaders and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts to promote innovation, leadership and greater inclusion for women in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Speaking on Wednesday July 1 at NIWIIT’s two-day conference in Abuja, the association’s President, Olukemi Ayodele, said the organisation remains committed…
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NIGERIA TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION — FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria will continue to use innovation as a key driver of economic growth and national development. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, stated this at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in India. She noted that Nigeria’s tech ecosystem—covering fintech, digital…
