{
  "id": 12494865,
  "title": "‘Why S’East needs digital transformation to drive growth’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-seast-needs-digital-transformation-to-drive-growth-12494865",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:42:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-seast-needs-digital-transformation-to-drive-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pivot Africa is set to organize the Pivot Conference 4.0 in the South-East region, aiming to drive digital transformation and economic growth in the area. The conference will address the region's lag in digital awareness and acceptance, despite being a commercial hub, and help participants leverage digital tools to seize opportunities. The event will bring together 5,000 attendees, including policy leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, women in technology, and students. They will engage in discussions on real experiences, practical solutions, and future possibilities, with a focus on using digital tools for business growth and community transformation.",
  "summary": "An organisation, The Pivot, is set to hold a conference in Awka to drive digital and economic transformation in the South-East region of Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-seast-needs-digital-transformation-to-drive-growth/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Why S’East needs digital transformation to drive growth’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-seast-needs-digital-transformation-to-drive-growth",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:28:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}