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A focus on the people making the policies that are impacting the tech ecosystem in Africa. To pitch for a spotlight, send an email to [email protected]
Code Plateau’s Ponfa Miri explains why the Northern state will become a go-to place for tech talent in Africa
For this instalment of Policy and Tech, we spoke with Ponfa Miri, Code Plateau's Project Manager, about the program, its impact on the emerging tech ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, and the future of tech in Plateau.
“We have no intention to establish new powers” -NITDA’s Yakubu Musa speaks on how the regulator is enabling the Nigerian tech ecosystem
It is clear that for any country to build a thriving and globally competitive tech ecosystem, it needs…
Temi Kolawole, MD Ilorin Innovation Hub says Kwara is the tech ecosystem to watch out for
What you will pay as yearly rent in Lagos will cover the same in Ilorin for like four years. Also, you aren't going to spend hours in traffic in Ilorin like in Lagos.
Oswald Osaretin Guobadia tasks players in the Nigerian tech ecosystem with political involvement
If anything, the Nigerian tech ecosystem and the government share a rather complicated relationship, largely tied to the…
Who has the best tech plans for Nigeria; Tinubu, Obi or Atiku?
In about three weeks, 93 million Nigerians will head to the polls to elect President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor…
Nigeria Startup Act’s Project Manager, Victor Famubode, discusses its implementation and impact
The Nigerian tech ecosystem has recorded impressive growth in recent years, as envisioned by many startups — including…
Atiku has comprehensive plans for the Nigerian tech ecosystem but we shouldn’t get too excited
Since we have reviewed the policy documents of two presidential candidates: Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives…
Tinubu’s manifesto shows little understanding of the Nigerian tech ecosystem
In October, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, released his manifesto tagged “Renewed…
Though impressive, Peter Obi’s plans for the Nigerian tech space lack depth
On Sunday, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, formally revealed his much-awaited manifesto ahead of…
Tubosun Alake discusses government intervention and challenges of tech in Lagos
Brimming with immense potential, tech in Lagos has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. Described as the Silicon Valley…