Morakinyo (Akin) Isaac-Olaniyi is an HR and talent leader with close to two decades of experience across multinational and complex organisations. As Associate Director, Talent Development at IHS Towers, he works on enterprise talent and organisational development. His wider career has exposed him to HR systems implementation, workforce analytics, performance management, employee journeys and organisational transformation. In recent years, he has increasingly applied this experience to Product development, using his understanding of how HR teams, managers and employees actually work to inform the design of more practical workplace technology. Morakinyo Isaac-Olaniyi, known to colleagues as Akin, spent two decades inside…
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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…
Managers remain central to how employees experience an organisation, from performance and feedback to career growth and development. MORAKINYO (AKIN) ISAAC-OLANIYI, Associate Director of Talent Development and Performance Management at IHS Towers, discusses in this interview why managers remain critical to employee experience, the responsibilities that should sit with line managers, and how organisations can improve performance, leadership and career development. Companies have invested in HR systems, performance processes, engagement surveys and learning platforms. Why does the employee experience still depend so much on the quality of the manager? Because employees do not really experience a system in isolation. They…
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…
News Highlights: The NDPC has initiated a full-scale investigation into Optasia over suspected non-compliant data processing activities. NDPC stresses that data controllers relying on third parties for data processing must ensure those parties are registered with the Commission. National Commissioner/CEO, National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the data processing activities of Optasia which operates in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. Digital TimesNG understands that this investigation was triggered by a pattern of suspected non-compliant data processing which was discovered during routine regulatory oversight of data controllers and data processors of major importance.…
-TestNigeria 3.0 Conference Focuses On Security Of Digital Frontiers Through Quality Assurance News Highlights: The TestNigeria 3.0 Conference will emphasize the importance of quality assurance in safeguarding digital systems. The conference will feature notable speakers, including Senator Salisu Shuaibu Afolabi and Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide. The Nigerian Software Testing Qualifications Board (NGSTQB) has announced plans for the TestNigeria 3.0 Conference, set to take place on September 26, 2024, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Lagos State. Themed “Security in the Spotlight: Safeguarding Digital Frontiers through QA,” the conference aims to address the critical role of quality…
News Highlights: Adedeji brings over 25 years of experience in Network Operations, Architecture, and Service Delivery Management. He is expected to enhance the company’s network capabilities and deliver a robust customer experience. The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Adedeji as the new Chief Technical and Information Officer (CTIO) for the company, reports Digital TimesNG. This appointment is in line with its strategic business transformation agenda to bring new ideas, solutions, and capabilities towards delivering a robust network experience to its customers. Adedeji is a seasoned leader…
News Highlights: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a crucial financial accommodation to support the merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited The CBN has also extended a N700 billion, 20-year term loan to the new entity, with an interest rate of Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) minus 11 per cent. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The proposed merger will result to an asset ownership of 80-20 per cent (80 per cent Providus,…