…Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO SANEF As Special Guest News Highlights: Ebehijie Momoh, MD/CEO of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited, will deliver the keynote address at PAFON 2.0, focusing on AI-driven financial inclusion and security. PAFON 2.0, scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Lagos, will gather top industry leaders to discuss enhancing digital transaction security and customer experience. Ebehijie Momoh (Mrs), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of NIBSS, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0). PAFON 2.0 will be held on Thursday, April…
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News Highlights: NAFDAC is using technology to fight fake and substandard products in Nigeria. A workshop in Awka trained stakeholders on new digital tools for product authentication. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology to combat substandard and falsified products in Nigeria. Speaking at a two-day sensitization and awareness workshop in Awka, Anambra State, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s resolve to use innovative solutions to protect public health. The workshop, held on Wednesday, focused on the Greenbook, Traceability Project, and Paediatric Policy. Represented by her…
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered and shut down an illegal internet fraud training centre, commonly referred to as “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of the state. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced on Tuesday that four key suspects had been arrested along with six trainees in connection with the illegal internet fraud training center. Among the trainees was a 12-year-old boy identified as Minachi Udochukwu. Hundeyin stated that initial investigations revealed the principal suspects lured the trainees from Anambra State, involved them in cyber fraud, and seized their earnings. Part of the…
News Highlights: MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed network-sharing agreements in Uganda and Nigeria to expand digital and financial inclusion while improving cost efficiency. The telecom giants are exploring similar partnerships in other markets, aiming to enhance service quality, optimize infrastructure, and drive operational efficiencies across Africa. Committed to expanding digital and financial inclusion across Africa, MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while adhering to local regulatory and statutory requirements. Digital TimesNG reports that these partnerships aim to enhance network cost efficiency, extend coverage, and deliver improved mobile services…
News Highlights: Industry leaders at the PIAFo Summit outlined key measures to protect Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure. Experts highlighted major threats like cable theft, vandalism, and unauthorized installations. Industry leaders who spoke at the 7th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) Summit on CNII implementation, have outlined key measures to enhance the security of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and safeguard investments in the sector, reports Digital TimesNG. They emphasized that while the effective implementation of the Executive Order on the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is crucial, it alone cannot ensure infrastructure safety, and opined that addressing internal…
News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University have opened applications for the 4th MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4). The six-month fully funded fellowship includes a study visit to the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, have announced a call for applications from qualified media practitioners (including content creators) to participate in the 4th edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-4). While Applications opened on Monday, March 24 and close on Monday, April 7, 2025, the programme commences on May 19, 2025, on the Main Campus of…
News Highlights: NITDA and MTN Foundation are partnering to enhance digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2027 through strategic initiatives and skill-focused education. As part of ongoing efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the need for a strategic partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation to enhance digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. Inuwa who made this call during a courtesy visit by an MTN Foundation delegation, led by Odunayo Sanya,…
News Highlights: NITDA and FMWA launched the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at CSW69 to promote equitable access to digital technology for women and children. The strategy focuses on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, online safety, and gender-responsive policies to empower women in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), has unveiled the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at the United Nations 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Themed “Digital Harmony: Advancing Gender Inclusion by Empowering Women and Children for a…
Four bloggers charged with cyberstalking Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, have regained their freedom after spending six months in custody. The charges, initially filed under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, were withdrawn on Thursday after a settlement agreement was reached between the parties. Court Strikes Out Case After Settlement The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Ayokunle Faji, formally struck out the case following the prosecution’s submission regarding the resolution. The Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos, had charged bloggers Precious Eze (38), Olawale Rotimi (47),…
News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and the Lagos State Government launched MyLagosApp to enhance urban living through digital innovation. The app provides real-time access to city services, transportation, entertainment, and government-related payments, promoting a smarter and more connected Lagos. MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, has introduced ‘MyLagosApp,’ a digital platform designed to enhance urban living in Lagos, Digital TimesNG can report. This innovative mobile app serves as a one-stop hub for residents and visitors, providing real-time updates on events, entertainment, hospitality, transportation, and government-related payments. The launch event which held in Lagos on Thursday, March 13, welcomed…