…the growing prominence of Nigeria’s edtech ecosystem, particularly startups building digital skills and workforce development solutions, at a time when development finance institutions and ecosystem builders are expanding support for education technology across Africa. As venture funding becomes more selective, acceler…

…of schools. The Smart Schools initiative is designed to equip learners with digital skills required for the modern economy. The Bilingual Schools and Alternative Schools programmes are expected to improve inclusion and expand access to education for vulnerable groups, particularly girls and out-of-school children. UBEC…

…have called for stronger artificial intelligence governance, greater investment in digital skills, and closer collaboration between industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the Tech Derby Conference 2026, held during East Midlands Tech Week…

…to outline her agenda, which include youth empowerment, job creation and expansion of digital skills training, among others. 2027: Ex-Ondo First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu clinches LP ticket in Imo

…remote and underserved communities that have historically had limited access to formal digital skills training. The partnership positions TikTok as a direct collaborator in NITDA's broader digital literacy push, joining a growing list of public and private sector partnerships the agency has formed in recent months to e…

…to grow. Talent is another critical area. We’ve trained about eight million people in digital skills, giving them the foundations they need to participate in and benefit from the digital economy. We also need to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). That’s an area we’ve focused on, helping around 35,000 small an…