Techeconomy @9: Marks with Lagos tech confab, leadership awards - ITREALMS Online

Techeconomy, one of Nigeria's dedicated chroniclers of the technology and business ecosystem, will clock 9 years of consistent coverage of the nation's rapidly evolving digital economy, this October, reports ITREALMS.

The milestone, which occurs this October, leads into a decade of analyzing, reporting, and shaping the stories defining Nigeria's tech landscape. In a statement reflecting on the achievement, the Techeconomy team emphasized that the journey would not have been navigable without the profound support and collegiality of the media community.

NITDA, UniAbuja forge strategic alliance to drive tech innovation, target local problem-solving - ITREALMS Online

To align academic research with Nigeria’s digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has affirmed its commitment to advancing integrated research across Nigerian universities, reports ITREALMS Online.

The initiative aims to develop technology-driven solutions that directly address real-life local challenges across various socio-economic sectors.

Unlocking grassroots tech @NITRA confab'26: How state tax traps, high RoW costs stifle Nigeria’s digital economy - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s push for global digital competitiveness is facing a critical bottleneck as telecom operators grapple with hidden state-level levies, exorbitant Right-of-Way (RoW) fees, and crippling power deficits, reports ITREALMS.

This was the core warning issued by technology leaders, policy analysts, and industry stakeholders at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative and Scientific Conference held on Thursday at Citi Height Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Female executives preach gender balance in tech @eBusinessLife forum - ITREALMS

Young girls aspiring to build successful careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have been advised to leverage the current versatility and low entry barriers in the industry to carve out distinct niches for themselves, reports ITREALMS.

This advice formed the core message delivered by leading industry stakeholders during the recently concluded International Girls in ICT Day celebration, organized by eBusinessLife Communication Limited in Lagos. Centered around the theme, “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” the event, an initiative spearheaded globally by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to inspire young women to embrace tech careers and close the persistent gender gap in the sector.

Konga @14th: Upgrades tech platforms, BNPL integration, and mega rewards - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a month-long campaign featuring a completely overhauled digital shopping infrastructure, flexible credit options, and high-value consumer rewards, reports ITREALMS.

Running from July 1 to July 31 under the theme “Celebrating Possibilities,” the anniversary marks over a decade of Konga shaping the nation’s digital and retail landscape.

NCS mobilizes global tech ecosystem for 'RISE 2026' @Jos as Aliyu calls for national renewal - ITREALMS

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The nation’s foremost professional umbrella body for Information Technology practitioners, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), has officially announced the hosting of its landmark annual event, the NCS International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, reports ITREALMS.

Under the high-impact theme, "Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and Economic Renaissance," widely dubbed RISE 2026, the global hybrid conference is scheduled to run from Monday, July 27, to Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.