NITDA has been named "Government Agency of the Year" at the 2025 National Information Technology Merit Awards held by the Nigeria Computer Society in Lagos a recognition the Agency also shared on its official X handle.Mr. Oladejo Olawumi, Director o… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NITDA wins 'Government Agency of the Year' for advancing digital skills that empower MSMEs By Busola Bamidele on November 24, 2025 NITDA has been named "Government Agency of the Year" at the 2025 National Information Technology Merit Awards held by the Nigeria Computer Society in Lagos a recognition the Agency also shared on its official X handle. Mr. Oladejo Olawumi, Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions, received the award on behalf of the DG, Kashifu Inuwa. Read also: NITDA wins 'Government Agency of the Year' for advancing digital skills that empower MSMEs FG pushes fair mineral policies, ethical AI to boost opportunities for small businesses Umo Eno pushes grassroots empowerment to boost local businesses Industry minister calls for stronger collaboration to support economic reforms Osun inaugurates digital council to drive statewide tech growth For small businesses, this milestone reinforces how NITDA's digital literacy programmes, startup-focused initiatives, and nationwide tech infrastructure are helping MSMEs adopt technology, improve efficiency, and compete in a digital marketplace. The recognition reflects the Agency's continued role in expanding digital inclusion and opening new opportunities for entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for global rules that ensure communities hosting Nigeria's critical minerals benefit directly from them a move that could open new opportunities for small businesses around mining corridors.Represented by Vice Pr… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG pushes fair mineral policies, ethical AI to boost opportunities for small businesses By Busola Bamidele on November 24, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for global rules that ensure communities hosting Nigeria's critical minerals benefit directly from them a move that could open new opportunities for small businesses around mining corridors. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Tinubu noted that fair pricing, transparent trade, and value addition at the source would help local entrepreneurs tap into supply chains for processing, logistics, fabrication, and services around the mineral sector. Read also: FG pushes fair mineral policies, ethical AI to boost opportunities for small businesses Umo Eno pushes grassroots empowerment to boost local businesses Industry minister calls for stronger collaboration to support economic reforms Osun inaugurates digital council to drive statewide tech growth Nigeria pushes for fair mineral trade, ethical AI standards at G20 summit He also backed global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence, saying responsible AI use will create new tools for SMEs ranging from automated business systems to improved access to markets and customers. The push, he stressed, is about ensuring that Africa's natural resources and emerging technologies translate into real economic openings for small businesses, not just large corporations.

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has instructed appointees, contractors, and political stakeholders to prioritise grassroots empowerment, saying shared opportunities are key to building stronger local economies.Speaking during a service in Eket, the g… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Umo Eno pushes grassroots empowerment to boost local businesses By Busola Bamidele on November 24, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has instructed appointees, contractors, and political stakeholders to prioritise grassroots empowerment, saying shared opportunities are key to building stronger local economies. Speaking during a service in Eket, the governor said the recent statewide ward meetings were aimed at deepening engagement with communities and ensuring citizens feel the impact of government. He commended local government chairmen for coordinating the exercise effectively. He urged beneficiaries of government programmes to extend support to people in their villages, noting that another round of grassroots meetings will hold in December to strengthen participation. Read also: Umo Eno pushes grassroots empowerment to boost local businesses Industry minister calls for stronger collaboration to support economic reforms Osun inaugurates digital council to drive statewide tech growth Nigeria pushes for fair mineral trade, ethical AI standards at G20 summit APPLY NOW: Engineering Graduate Trainee (Technician Track) Governor Eno also assured residents that failed portions of roads across the state have been identified and will be addressed immediately after the rainy season. He added that more solar-powered streetlights will soon be installed in Uyo and surrounding areas to boost security and support small businesses operating at night.

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