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FG’s 3MTT Secures $10m Partnership with Hello CV to Boost Tech Employment
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FG’s 3MTT Secures $10m Partnership with Hello CV to Boost Tech Employment

Federal Government of Nigeria’s Three Million Technical Talent programme has secured a $10 million partnership with Hello CV to improve job placement for Nigerian tech trainees. The collaboration, backed by the Bosun Tijani, will use AI tools, global recruitment networks, and standardized credentialing to connect 3MTT graduates with employers while strengthening Nigeria’s digital skills-to-jobs pipeline.

May 19, 2026 12
Nigeria Shifts to Algorithmic Warfare with New AI Defense System Deployment
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Nigeria Shifts to Algorithmic Warfare with New AI Defense System Deployment

Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing a new defence modernization programme called the Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS), aimed at integrating artificial intelligence, drones, and autonomous systems into national security operations. Led by Defence Minister Christopher Musa, the initiative focuses on AI-driven surveillance, anti-drone technology, and real-time command-and-control hubs to strengthen responses to insurgency, banditry, and oil theft. The project also includes international part

May 19, 2026 10
Digital Switch Over: Nigeria Sets June 17 for Long-Delayed Nationwide Launch
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Digital Switch Over: Nigeria Sets June 17 for Long-Delayed Nationwide Launch

Federal Government of Nigeria has announced June 17, 2026 as the official commissioning date for the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, transitioning Nigeria from analogue to full digital television broadcasting. The initiative, coordinated with NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission, will introduce nationwide digital coverage, expanded free-to-air channels, HD-ready infrastructure, and improved audience measurement systems for advertisers and broadcasters.

May 19, 2026 10
FCCPC Backs Lagos Regulatory Drive to Eliminate Estimated Electricity Billing
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FCCPC Backs Lagos Regulatory Drive to Eliminate Estimated Electricity Billing

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has endorsed the reform agenda of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission aimed at eliminating estimated billing in the state’s power sector. The plan includes compulsory metering, phased smart-meter rollout, stricter regulation of distribution companies, and improved dispute resolution systems. FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello described the move as a major step toward transparency, fairness, and stronger consumer protection in electricity se

May 19, 2026 9
WARDC Partners to Launch Research on Structural Barriers Facing Female Academics
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WARDC Partners to Launch Research on Structural Barriers Facing Female Academics

Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre has launched a research initiative with development partners to address barriers facing female academics in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The project focuses on issues like gender discrimination, unequal research funding, harassment, and weak institutional support systems. It aims to generate data-driven reforms to improve gender equity and increase women’s representation in senior academic and leadership roles.

May 18, 2026 8
MTN Nigeria Boosts Infrastructure Spending by 93% to ₦390bn Amid Surging Q1 Profits
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MTN Nigeria Boosts Infrastructure Spending by 93% to ₦390bn Amid Surging Q1 Profits

MTN Nigeria significantly increased infrastructure spending in Q1 2026, raising capital expenditure by 93% to ₦390.3 billion to expand network capacity and support rising demand for data and fintech services. The investment coincided with strong performance, as profit after tax surged 165.9% to ₦355.5 billion, while revenue climbed 41.6% to ₦1.4 trillion, driven by growth in digital and financial services.

May 18, 2026 8
Nigerian Schoolgirls Earn Global AI Recognition for Innovative STEM Project
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Nigerian Schoolgirls Earn Global AI Recognition for Innovative STEM Project

Students from Ado Girls Secondary School have won a global Artificial Intelligence award, earning international recognition for their tech-driven innovation. The achievement highlights the impact of STEM and digital literacy programs for girls in Nigeria, with stakeholders calling it a model for expanding tech education and closing the digital gender gap nationwide.

May 18, 2026 8