The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored the urgent need for a water-tight approach to tackling the growing sophistication of cyber threats in the nation’s communications industry. Speaking at the second phase of the cybersecurity framework development meeting with relevant stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday, the Commission’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services (ECTS), Abraham Oshadami, noted that given the increasing digitalization of services, the rapid growth of data exchange, and the complex nature of modern cyber risks, “the need for a robust, adaptive, and inclusive cybersecurity framework has never been more urgent.” The initiative, according to the NCC, is geared towards…
Author: Gbenga OWOYEMI
Artists in Nigeria now have access to a new digital toolset as TikTok officially rolled out TikTok for Artists in the country on Monday. Digital TimesNG reports that the all-in-one platform, which made its global debut earlier this year, is designed to empower musicians, record labels, and their teams with deeper insights into how their music resonates with fans on the app. Through daily-updated dashboards and comprehensive analytics, the platform provides transparent, actionable data on music performance, fan engagement, and audience trends. By making these insights available in real time, TikTok says it aims to help artists not only track…
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited has reinforced its leadership role in Nigeria’s capital markets by serving as Exclusive Arranger and Dealer for Accion Microfinance Bank Limited’s debut ₦5 billion Commercial Paper (CP) Programme. The programme successfully opened with a ₦2 billion Series 1 issuance, marking Accion’s first-ever entry into the Nigerian capital market. The Series 1 issuance, which opened on August 20 and is scheduled to close on August 29, 2025, provides Accion with access to more diversified and cost-efficient funding sources. Backed by an A- credit rating from DataPro, the transaction underscores the bank’s strong fundamentals, liquidity, and ability to…
PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and full-stack digital neobank for emerging markets, has teamed up with Nigeria’s largest health insurance provider, AXA Mansard Health, a member of the globally renowned AXA Group, to make healthcare coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Nigerians. Through this strategic collaboration, PalmPay users can now easily purchase a variety of health insurance plans from AXA Mansard directly within the PalmPay app. With packages starting from as low as ₦500 per month, the partnership offers flexible options designed to meet the everyday health needs of individuals and families across the country. The plans are…
—Expresses Gratitude for Support at NNPC Ltd Mr. Olufemi Soneye, has officially stepped aside from his role as the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), expressing profound gratitude to colleagues and media professionals who supported the company’s communication efforts over the past 20 months. In a farewell message, the outgoing communications chief described his tenure as “a profound honour,” acknowledging the trust and opportunity extended to him by the company and highlighting the invaluable role of the communications team in shaping the evolving narrative of NNPC Ltd. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to…
News Highlights: Galaxy S25 Series as a True AI Companion Most Powerful Performance & Advanced Camera Features It was a moment of pomp and pageantry as Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25, setting a new standard as a true AI companion with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony tagged ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ on Wednesday at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, Stephen Okwara, Head Product Management, Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics West Africa, said that with multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 series is…
News Highlights: NASENI awarded N70.5 million in grants to six young female engineers under the DELT-Her initiative to promote gender inclusivity in engineering and technology. The winners were recognized for their innovative projects, which aim to address real-world challenges in areas such as AI, renewable energy, and security. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), through the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), has granted N70.5 million to six winners of the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative, as part of the Delta-2 program of the Agency. Recall that NASENI had on March 8, 2024, International…
News Highlights: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that all deposits in financial institutions are secure and has implemented policies to ensure the stability of the banking system. The CBN highlighted its proactive measures, including stress testing, Early Warning Systems, and a Risk-Based Supervision approach. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians that there is no need for concern, as it has implemented policies to safeguard all funds deposited in financial institutions nationwide. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank, Hakama Ali, reassured the public of…
News Highlights: NASENI’s CEO, Mr. Khalil Halilu, emphasized that achieving the agency’s goals requires a high level of professional proficiency in procurement management. He stressed the importance of equipping officers with the necessary skills to align with the agency’s vision and fully comply with the Public Procurement Act of 2007. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has said that achieving the Agency’s goals require a high level of professional proficiency and technical expertise in procurement management. Halilu who said this call is essential in order to achieve the overall mandate…
News Highlights: Governor Fubara declared October 3 and 4 as public holidays and announced a total restriction on movement from midnight on October 4 to 5 PM on October 5, 2024. The governor assured that the local government elections for all 23 councils would be held without hindrances. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Wednesday, declared October 3 and 4 as public holidays in preparation for the local government elections in the state scheduled for next Saturday. In a state-wide broadcast, the governor urged Rivers people to come out en masse and participate in the election that will determine…