Introduction The Miraisha Foundation has launched a national hackathon in Abuja aimed at empowering young Nigerians with digital technology and problem-solving skills. The initiative, known as the Abuja Hackathon 2026, is part of the foundation’s broader goal to train over 100,000 youths across Nigeria in modern technology and innovation-driven careers. The event brought together students, […]
Introduction The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has announced a new partnership with Payxy to help small businesses in Nigeria grow through e-commerce. The partnership was announced during the official launch of Oloja by Payxy in Lagos on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian small and medium-sized
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The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has announced the opening of applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria Accelerator Fund, offering grants of up to $20,000 to Nigerian startups and small businesses. The initiative is designed to support clean-tech startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative solutions focused
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Seplat Energy has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Technical Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young Nigerian graduates an opportunity to begin careers in the country’s energy sector. The company stated that applications are currently ongoing and will officially close on May 13, 2026. Interested candidates are required to apply through Seplat Energy’s
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Aliko Dangote has announced plans to launch a massive 20,000 megawatt power project in Nigeria, a move that could significantly improve electricity supply in Africa’s largest economy. The announcement comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to battle unstable electricity, frequent blackouts, and rising energy costs. Dangote revealed the ambitious project during a
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A new storytelling movement is emerging to reshape how Nigeria is perceived locally and globally. This Is Nigeria has officially launched “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted,” an ambitious initiative aimed at capturing the country’s cultural depth, creative energy, and growing innovation landscape across all 36 states. A New Narrative for Nigeria At its core, “The 36:
The Federal Government has confirmed that the Kano Jigawa Katsina Maradi railway project is now 60 percent complete, with delivery expected by December 2027. This was disclosed by Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team to project sites in Jigawa State. The team,
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The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a subsidiary fully owned by NNPC Limited, has completed the River Niger crossing for the 130 kilometre Obiafu Obrikom Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. This marks an important breakthrough in Nigeria’s effort to expand its national gas transmission system. The Benefits of completion The completion
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New Hardware Mimics Complex Brain Signals for Efficient Computing In a new study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers created flexible, low-cost printed devices capable of generating electrical signals that closely resemble those produced by biological neurons. When tested on mouse brain tissue, the artificial neurons successfully triggered responses in real neurons, demonstrating a new level
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Major technology platforms including Zoom, Tinder, and DocuSign have begun integrating a new identity system called World ID, designed to verify real human users and reduce the growing presence of AI-generated accounts, deepfakes, and bots across digital platforms. The system is developed by World (formerly Worldcoin), a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. It
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