Peter Oluka

Lagos

Editor at TechEconomy.ng

Editor, @TechEconomyNG

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Articles

Google Turning AI into Action: How Data is Saving Lives and Cities in Africa

1 day ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

In the bustling heart of Kigali, Rwanda, a young mother cradles her newborn, relieved to find a clinic nearby. Across Northern Nigeria, health workers navigate previously overlooked settlements, bringing vaccines to children who might have gone unnoticed. Meanwhile, in Nairobi, city engineers analyse flood-prone streets, determined to prevent the next disaster before it happens.
TECH TALK LIVE: Mastering Productivity and Work-Life Balance

5 days ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

In today’s fast-paced world, professionals face increasing demands, making work-life balance an elusive goal. The latest episode of TECH TALK LIVE available onYouTube and Spotify featuring industry expert Roosevelt Elias, founder of Payble, takes a deep dive into strategies for maintaining efficiency while protecting personal well-being. The Reality of Workplace StressStudies reveal that 77% of employees experience work-related stress, with 33% reporting extreme levels of burnout.
The Cloud Doesn’t Have to be Costly for Your Business | Here’s How

5 days ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

Unlike a laptop or piece of IT hardware that you only pay for once, cloud computing is a constant entry on enterprises’ balance sheets. Cloud adoption across West Africa remains a net positive as growing demand leads to increased availability of infrastructure and vendors. Still, there is always the potential for organisations to lose control of their spending, whether it’s because of internal circumstances or ones beyond their control.
Gov. Yusuf, Tijani to Lead over 2,500 IT Professionals to ConNovate 2025

6 days ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and Dr. Bosun Tijani, the minister of Communication and Digital Economy, are leading other special guest and speakers to the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS’) 19th International Conference to be held in Kano, Techeconomy can report.
NCC Boosts Telemedicine in Nigeria, Commissions Ondo e-Health Project

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

Statistics show that over 60% of Nigeria’s rural population lacks access to functional primary healthcare centers; Nigeria has only 30 doctors per 100,000 people, with rural areas experiencing an even worse deficit, and less than 40% of rural women receive adequate antenatal care, leading to high rates of complications during childbirth.
PARTNERSHIP: UK Minister for Africa Lord Collins Visits Nigeria

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

Lord Collins of Highbury, the United Kingdom’s minister for Africa, has concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria, aimed at reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. He reaffirmed the UK Government’s strong commitment to deepening trade and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. During his visit, Lord Collins met with senior Nigerian government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives and United Nations agencies.
GBB Joins Forces with Tizeti, Huawei and NBAN as FG Launches Fibre 2 Hostel

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

In a significant stride towards bridging the digital divide and empowering Nigerian students with reliable internet access, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has officially launched the “Fibre 2 Hostel” project. The groundbreaking initiative aimed at delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to student hostels across seven major universities nationwide.
ConNovate 2025: Nigeria Computer Society Selects Kano as Host State for its 19th Int’l Conference

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has announced the ancient city of Kano as the host State for its 19th International Conference, Techeconomy can report.
Toriola: 2025 is about Fixing Quality with N900 Billion Infrastructure Push

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

MTN Nigeria has committed to an aggressive infrastructure spend in 2025, with a primary focus on significantly improving the quality of its service, Dr Karl Toriola, the company’s chief executive officer, has declared. Speaking on Arise TV recently, Toriola emphasised that addressing service quality is the company’s paramount message for the year.
AI: Fostering a Healthy Organizational Culture for a Safer Tomorrow

1 week ago | techeconomy.ng | Peter Oluka

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity is crucial for the Global South, especially Africa. This integration faces challenges like cybersecurity threats, skill gaps, and limited resources. Strategic thinking and innovative solutions are necessary to address these issues and harness AI’s potential for sustainable economic development. Envision a future where Africa embraces innovation, ensuring security and progress.