The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, will on Monday commission what is described as West Africa’s first ASUS Flagship Store, an initiative expected to strengthen Nigeria’s technology retail ecosystem and deepen collaboration between global technology brands and the local market. The flagship store, established through a partnership between ASUS … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has urged African countries to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool for accelerating economic transformation, industrialisation, and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja, Udeh said Africa must transition from being a consumer … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has opened discussions with former Delaware Governor, Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, on potential partnerships aimed at advancing youth capacity development, innovation, and technology-driven economic growth in Nigeria. The talks took place in Abuja on Tuesday when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, … [Read more…]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has asked telecommunications to improve service quality, warning that defaulters would face regulatory action. Tijani, who spoke on Sunday, stated that operators are now functioning in a more stable and market-driven environment and have returned to profitability after reforms by the federal government to stabilise … [Read more…]
In a major stride towards agricultural transformation and national development, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has emphasized the need for the deployment of space based capabilities in order to guarantee food sufficiency in the country. He made the statement while delivering a keynote address at the launch of … [Read more…]
The Enugu MSME & Startup Agency (Enugu SME Center) has announced that applications are now open for the iDICE Startup Bridge program, the first flagship component of the $617.7 million Federal i-DICE initiative. The program is designed to build Nigeria’s next generation of innovators by providing structured support and capital pathways required to scale early-stage … [Read more…]
The Director General of the Enugu SME Center and Special Adviser on SME to the governor of Enugu state, Arinze Chilo-Offiah, has revealed that Enugu State is building a full-stack innovation architecture comprising three interconnected pillars. Chilo-Offiah made this known when he was a guest on TVC, after the Enugu Hackathon. When asked “What happens … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, has commended Enugu State for leading technological growth in Nigeria, assuring participants at the 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) that their ideas and research outputs will be commercialised to generate income. Speaking at the close of the four-day festival, held from February 24 to 27, … [Read more…]
…NITDA Donates Laptops to Participants …₦10 Million Awarded to Winners of Enugu Tech Design Thinking Challenge Enugu State has taken the lead in technology and innovation as the second Enugu Tech Festival (ETF 2026) begins, transforming a state once known for coal extraction into a hub for coding and technology. The festival marks a historic … [Read more…]
The Enugu Tech Festival 2026 is set to host a galaxy of technology leaders, including three federal ministers, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, and top executives from the nation’s tech ecosystem, the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Lawrence Ezeh, has announced. Speaking on Sunday, Ezeh disclosed that the Minister of Innovation, Science and … [Read more…]
…to hold Feb 24-27 The Enugu State government has said that over 50,000 tech enthusiasts from across the world are expected to attend the 2026 edition of the Enugu Tech Festival. Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Lawrence Eze made this known, while addressing newsmen after the inauguration of the central planning committee of the … [Read more…]
Chinese AI application DeepSeek has surpassed ChatGPT and other competitors to become the highest-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Since its launch in January, the app has gained immense popularity, challenging the common perception that the U.S. is the uncontested frontrunner in the AI sector. … [Read more…]