UK deepens digital partnership with Nigeria to drive inclusive economic growth - ITREALMS

The United Kingdom government has announced a major expansion of its bilateral collaboration with Nigeria, launching a robust suite of technical and regulatory initiatives under the UK’s flagship Digital Access Programme to accelerate the country’s burgeoning digital economy, reports ITREALMS.

At the core of this deepened partnership is the introduction of the State-level Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Enabling Digital Transformation (SPRIRET) initiative. The project was officially unveiled following a diplomatic visit by the UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Chapman MP.

NLNG, NMDPRA seek to deepen partnership in midstream, downstream sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has moved to strengthen its strategic partnership with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to foster growth and operational excellence in the sector, reports ITREALMS.

This was the core focus of a high-level engagement on Thursday in Abuja, where the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Mr. Adeleye Falade, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Authority Chief Executive (ACE) of the NMDPRA, Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar.

Canada–Nigeria technology partnership forum hits Lagos March 26: Building bridges in AI and cybersecurity — ITREALMS

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The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is set to host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The forum is designed to be a strategic convergence point for technology leaders, innovators, systems integrators, and policymakers from both nations. The primary objective is to explore untapped commercial opportunities and deepen bilateral collaboration within the rapidly expanding digital economy.

U.S. formally withdraws from Open Government Partnership, signals shift on transparency - ITREALMS

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The United States (US) government has officially withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), marking a significant departure from the global transparency initiative first launched as a signature project of the Obama administration, reports ITREALMS.

The exit was solidified through a formal Letter of Withdrawal dated January 15, 2026. Signed by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Edward Forst, and addressed directly to OGP leadership, the letter effectuated a directive rooted in the White House Memorandum 2026-00976. 

New Horizons CEO Tim Akano highlights partnership with IT Media @NITRA’s ends 2025 in style - ITREALMS-

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... pledges continued free IT training for journalists as New Horizons marks 20 years.

The Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) concluded its annual end‑of‑year meeting on Thursday, 18 December 2025 with a powerful reflection on the symbiotic relationship between New Horizons and Nigeria’s IT journalists, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted at a New Horizons training facility, courtesy of the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tim Akano, the gathering underscored the long‑standing mutual support between the media and the organization.

TD Africa hosts Checkpoint delegation, strengthens partnership to advance cyber security adoption across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Tech powerhouse TD Africa, on Tuesday, 11th November, hosted senior delegates from Checkpoint, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity solutions providers, in a strategic meeting aimed at expanding the channel ecosystem and enabling more corporates and institutions across Nigeria to adopt Checkpoint as their preferred cybersecurity solution.

The high-level engagement underscored a central message: as digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation for every modern organisation. The discussions focused on strengthening market penetration, empowering partners, and driving greater awareness around proactive cyber defence in an era of evolving digital threats.

UK govt launches new phase of climate partnership to power clean energy - ITREALMS

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At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil yesterday, the UK government officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund. This significant package of support includes eight new technical assistance projects and five expert deployments aimed at supporting Nigeria’s implementation of its ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to deliver on its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 is vital to both national development and global climate goals.

TD Africa, HP strengthen partnership, eye expansion across Africa - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a high-level delegation from HP to renew and review their strategic commitments and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. The meeting served as a crucial step toward advancing their joint mission to enhance technology accessibility across the continent.

The meeting focused on unlocking new growth pathways for HP beyond Nigeria and Ghana, with both partners aligning on strategies to expand into other emerging African markets. The discussions underscored TD Africa’s role as a catalyst for technology distribution across the continent, ensuring that innovation and access reach every business and consumer.

Inuwa: NITDA–JICA partnership driving Nigeria’s startup revolution - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has described Nigeria’s collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a key driver of the nation’s technology innovation and startup revolution, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply Chains in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms, organised by AGROVESTO, a JICA-funded agritech startup and beneficiary of NITDA’s iHatch Incubation Programme (Cohort 2), Inuwa, represented by Dr. Amina Sambo-Magaji, Deputy Director, e-Government and Digital Economy Development Department, described the partnership as “a cornerstone for Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation.”

UK Minister for Africa strengthens ties with Nigeria in strategic partnership visit - ITREALMS

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The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria focused on deepening the UK-Nigeria strategic partnership, reports ITREALMS.

Discussions were centered on mutual economic growth, prosperity, security, and migration, whereas Lord Collins reaffirmed the UK Government's commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties.

NNPC, Dangote in strategic partnership - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have pledged to deepen collaboration aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and advancing shared prosperity for the citizenry, reports ITREALMS.

This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, and his delegation to the Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s Senior Management Team at the NNPC Towers, on Thursday.

USPF Secretary applauds ITU, UK-FCDO’s partnership on Nigerian rural connectivity - ITREALMS

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The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), for their collaboration with Nigerian government to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development of the country.

Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the USPF in in collaboration with the UK FCDO and the ITU. The session built on USPF’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the achievement of wide network connectivity coverage in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria.

Makinde: We'll continue to foster innovations, partnership for Oyo's development - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will continue to come up with innovative ideas and build the right partnerships that will bring about desired development and propel the state into a great future.

The governor stated this on Tuesday at the official launch of the first phase of telecommunications and digitalisation partnership between Globacom Limited and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

NAF delegation @Zinox Technologies, explore strategic partnership - ITREALMS

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A high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently visited Zinox Technologies, Africa’s foremost integrated ICT solutions company, exploring avenues for a strategic partnership to strengthen the Air Force's operational and technological infrastructure.

The delegation, led by AVM SK Usman, Chief of Communications Information Systems (CCIS), included notable figures such as Dr. Asogbon, Strategic Consultant on Communication, Air Commodore Isah, Commander of the 041 CIS Dep, Air Commodore AI Hanidu, Director of Information Technology, Air Commodore HC Usman, Director of Electronic Warfare, Squadron Leader Bilawu, and Group Captain Oloretore, Commander of the 641 CIS Group.

NITDA partners Education Ministry to embed digital literacy - ITREALMS

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To foster the digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise the country's educational system, reports ITREALMS.

This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into Nigeria’s educational framework came to light during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and his management team on Friday.

Caribbean countries seek Dangote’s partnership in Cement, fertiliser production - ITREALMS

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The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a significant investment in industrialisation and manufacturing needed by developing countries for their industrial growth.

He noted that it is through this type of investment that Africa and the developing countries can reverse the cycle of exporting raw materials while importing finished products from developed countries.

NOSDRA, SDN partnership to enhance environmental stewardship in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The National Oil Spill Detection Response Agency (NOSDRA) is partnering a United Kingdom-based non-governmental organization, the Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), to firm up commitment to consolidate the interest of clean and sustainable environmental management in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Director of SDN, Adam Heal made this known during his team's courtesy visit to the Director-General/Chief Executive of NOSDRA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, in the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

Partnership: SeerBit, Zoho simplify payments for African businesses - ITREALMS

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The Africa’s trusted payment solutions provider, SeerBit, has announced a strategic partnership with Zoho, a global technology company that provides cloud-based business software, to unlock growth for businesses across Africa.

To scale their offerings and drive growth, businesses need to effortlessly manage and receive payments from their customers in Africa. Consequently, SeerBit noted that the partnership marks a significant advancement in simplifying financial transactions for businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other African countries who are utilizing Zoho Books.

NITDA, NYSC enter strategic partnership on digital literacy - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to enhance digital literacy across the nation.

The strategic partnership which was formalised at the NYSC Secretariat in Abuja, seeks to bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation to thrive in an increasingly digital world, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reform the economy and deliver sustained inclusive growth by leveraging digital literacy and cultivating a pool of tech talent.

Konga, Starlink partnership: Blessing for Nigeria by Dr. A. U. Babatunde - ITREALMS

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In recent years, partnerships between e-commerce platforms and tech companies have been instrumental in driving innovation and progress in various sectors. 

One such partnership that has garnered significant attention is the collaboration between Konga, Nigeria’s composite e-commerce group, and Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX.