Nigeria Advances Digital Free Zones Plan for Tech Businesses
The Federal Government has advanced plans to establish Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones, an initiative designed to help technology and service businesses attract international investment, serve overseas customers and retain their operations and intellectual…
How Aaron Esumeh and His Team Built a Solar Manufacturing Business in Enugu
When Aaron Esumeh began learning how to make electronic devices, he was a student of electrical and electronics engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He had been invited into a church member’s workshop, where he could learn to build simple…
Federal Government Sends Research Innovation Fund Bill to National Assembly
The Federal Government has sent a bill to the National Assembly seeking legislative backing for the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a proposed financing mechanism intended to help turn Nigerian research and inventions into…
Enugu Secures $200 Million Investment for 100MW Solar Power Project
Enugu State has announced a $200 million investment for a proposed 100-megawatt (MW) solar power programme designed to improve electricity supply to households and businesses. The investment was disclosed on 8 October 2026 during a meeting between…
How Nnedinma Obioha Is Expanding Access to Technology Education in South-East Nigeria
For many young Nigerians, learning technology begins with a limitation: lack of reliable access to computers, practical training or opportunities to apply their skills. But for Nnedinma Obioha, founder of Centre Point Multi-Solutions Group and Tec…
How Emmanuel Ezenwere Is Building Nigeria’s Hardware Industry From Nsukka
In a 2,000-square-metre facility in Nsukka, Enugu State, engineers work on drone airframes, control systems and battery modules. Their work is part of a difficult proposition; that a Nigerian technology company can do more than develop software or…
NCC Reports More Than 5,000 Fibre Cuts in Six Months
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts during the first half of 2026, raising concerns about damage to infrastructure that carries internet and telecommunications traffic across Nigeria. The…
Nigeria Launches Digital Postcode System for Businesses and Deliveries
Nigeria has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System designed to give every addressable building in the country a unique, location-linked code. The Federal Government announced the launch on 1 October 2026 through the Nigerian Postal…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Tech Job Without Professional Experience
Landing your first tech job can be difficult. Many entry-level vacancies ask for experience, while students and self-taught developers are still looking for an opportunity to gain it. The frustration often leads applicants to send the same CV to dozens…
7 Signs Your Startup Idea Needs Testing Before You Build It
A good idea can still become a failed product. Before spending money on development, identify the assumptions that could make your startup succeed or fail. For early-stage founders, building a product is often the exciting part. You have identified a…
