Nigeria has stepped forward as a continental trailblazer, unveiling a comprehensive strategy to localise the WSIS+20 commitments and accelerate Africa’s digital transition. By anchoring its roadmap in robust infrastructure, transparent internet governance, and advanced cybersecurity, Nigeria is not only driving national transformation but also positioning Africa as a central player in the global digital future. The strategy was presented in New York at Nigeria’s high-level side event, “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: From WSIS+20 Vision to Local Action.” The initiative underscores Nigeria’s ambition to translate global digital resolutions into tangible outcomes that foster inclusive growth and sustainable development across…
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PalmPay is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s financial inclusion agenda with a renewed push to bridge the country’s access gap through culturally attuned, technology-driven solutions. Speaking at the CeBIH Annual Conference 2025, themed “Reimagining Financial Inclusion through Cultural Shifts in Consumer Credit,” PalmPay’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, emphasized that the future of inclusive finance in Nigeria depends on rethinking traditional models and building systems that respond to how communities actually live, trade, and trust. Nwosu called on industry stakeholders to move beyond generic product offerings and instead invest in community-aligned frameworks, user-friendly digital channels, and customer-first innovations capable…
The Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), has offered a compelling insight into how Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is repositioning Anambra through technology-led governance. Agbata, who spoke during an interactive session with media executives in Lagos, explained that the Soludo administration is building a government that thinks, plans, and responds with digital intelligence, one where data, innovation, and citizen-focused tools redefine public service delivery. “Governor Soludo’s vision is clear,” he said. “A smarter, faster, more efficient government driven by data, innovation, and citizen-focused digital tools.” Agbata emphasized that the state has fully embraced…
–Pushes Enugu Toward Fully Intelligent Safety Architecture In a decisive step toward building a technologically driven security architecture, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday inaugurated a new batch of high-tech security assets acquired by the Enugu State Security Trust Fund (ESSTF). The unveiling marks another leap in the state’s transition from traditional policing to a modern, intelligence-led security system. The new assets include two advanced Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones, 10 Hilux 4×4 patrol trucks, 40 operational motorcycles, and 400 units each of bulletproof vests and helmets. Speaking at Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah described the deployment…
DStv subscribers across Africa may soon lose access to CNN International and several other popular channels as MultiChoice Group has warned that its carriage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is on the brink of expiring without renewal. In an on-screen notice and email circulated on Monday, MultiChoice cautioned subscribers that 12 WBD-owned channels, led by global news giant CNN International, could be removed from all DStv bouquets from 1 January 2026, if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a new distribution deal. “The distribution agreement between MultiChoice and Warner Bros Discovery is scheduled to end on 31 December 2025,” the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed that the integrity of its operations, particularly in human resource management, remains non-negotiable. Emphasising its role as a national aviation institution built on trust and professionalism, FAAN assures its workforce, partners, and the Nigerian public that every administrative action it takes is anchored on transparency and the rule of law. The Authority notes that its recruitment, postings, and career progression processes follow clearly defined statutory guidelines that prioritize competence, fairness, and institutional efficiency. These frameworks are deliberately designed to prevent arbitrariness and to uphold a merit-driven system across all levels of…
—Prioritises Capital Projects, Social Services and Fiscal Discipline Abia State has taken a bold step toward deepening its developmental transformation as Governor Alex Otti, presented a landmark ₦1.016 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Unlike previous cycles, the 2026 proposal, christened “Budget of Acceleration and New Possibilities,” places unprecedented emphasis on capital investments, with ₦811.8 billion (80%) dedicated to infrastructure and socio-economic projects, and ₦204.4 billion (20%) set aside for recurrent obligations. The overall budget represents a 13% rise from the 2025 allocation. Speaking at the Assembly Chambers, Governor Otti explained that the new…
Nigeria’s spiralling electronic waste (e-waste) problem has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate, unified national action from all stakeholders, from top regulators to individual digital citizens. This urgent call resonated profoundly at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, where the nation’s foremost environmental agency issued a stark warning, buttressed by appeals from the event’s convener for a concrete national strategy. Delivering the keynote address, the Director General/CEO of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Professor Innocent Barikor, who was represented by the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at the Lagos State Liaison Office, Olaide Oyedele-Taiwo, underscored that…
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to the Google products people use every day. This launch marks a significant step forward in Google’s mission to make AI truly helpful for everyone, Digital TimesNG reports. “In this new chapter, we’ll continue to push the frontiers of intelligence, agents, and personalization,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. This next chapter in AI arrives as new data reveals people are increasingly looking for powerful tools to help them learn and grow.…
The UK Government, through its Digital Access Programme, has partnered Blue Sapphire Hub, a leading Civil Society Organisation, to scale digital literacy and inclusion in rural communities across Northern Nigeria. This collaboration aims to empower underserved populations in targeted states by leveraging storytelling through digital influencers and community-driven initiatives to bridge the digital divide and unlock economic opportunities. During a high-level stakeholder event in Abuja, government officials, development partners, innovators, and media representatives reaffirmed their commitment to advancing digital adoption across the region. The discussions centred on practical strategies to ensure technology becomes a tool for progress and equality. Stakeholders…