News Highlights: IHS Nigeria and UNICEF’s Oxygen Plant Boosts Emergency Healthcare Delivery in Oyo State Impact Assessment Affirms Sustainability and Lifesaving Reach of IHS-UNICEF Partnership IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (“IHS Towers”)—one of the world’s largest independent operators and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure by tower count, has continued its nationwide impact assessment of oxygen plant projects donated to hospitals across the country. Digital TimesNG reports that as part of this initiative, representatives of the company visited Jericho Specialist Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The visit was aimed at evaluating the current…
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News Highlights: Governor Otti Endorses Youth Innovation for Governance Abia Youths Showcase Cutting-Edge Civic Tech Solutions Governor Alex Otti on Monday received the Abia State Champions of the 2025 Civic Connect Hackathon at the Executive Council Chamber in Umuahia, commending the innovative spirit of Abia youths and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting digital transformation and youth-led innovation. Digital TimesNG reports that the Civic Connect Hackathon, jointly organised by the State Ministry of Science and Technology and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Economy, is a strategic initiative aimed at nurturing creativity and unlocking the tech potential of…
News Highlight: Massive Seizure of Smuggled Goods Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion Interception of Containers and Drug-Laden Trucks In a sweeping operation that underscores the federal government’s intensified war against economic sabotage, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has intercepted contraband goods valued at more than ₦1.28 billion within a two-week period. The seizures, carried out across Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states, are the latest in a series of strategic crackdowns aimed at dismantling smuggling syndicates threatening Nigeria’s economy and national security. Addressing journalists at the Customs warehouse in Ikeja, the Controller of Customs for FOU…
The Anambra State Government will on Thursday, May 15, 2025, officially launch SolutionLens—a ground-breaking, tech-powered platform set to revolutionize transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Ministry of Information, and the Anambra State ICT Agency, this bold new initiative marks a major leap toward digital governance in Anambra State. Angela Nwanodu, Public Relations Officer at Anambra State ICT Agency, said in a statement that the highly anticipated launch will be hosted as a hybrid event, offering both physical and virtual attendance to ensure broad and inclusive participation. “It promises to…
News Highlights: Enugu Air to Launch with Three Aircraft 100 CNG Buses and Smart Transport Programme Set for Rollout The Enugu State Government is poised to inaugurate several major transportation and mobility projects before the administration marks its second anniversary on May 29, 2025. These initiatives include the launch of a state-owned airline, a fleet of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses, and the rollout of a comprehensive smart transport programme. This announcement was made over the weekend following a State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Enugu. Dr. Obi Ozor, the Commissioner for Transportation, revealed the developments…
There are parties, and then there are moments. The kind of night that leaves a city thrumming long after the last beat drops, the kind that lives in group chats, blurry videos, and breathless retellings for weeks. That was exactly what happened when Monkey Shoulder’s Press Play Concert made its exciting debut in Enugu — and no, we’re not being dramatic. Let’s set the scene: The whisky brand popularly known as the best made for mixing blended malt whisky. A city known for its heart. A collaboration with In The Yard that turned the Base Landmark into a full-blown playground…
News Highlights: Guinness Nigeria is celebrating 75 years of innovation, cultural legacy, and community impact. The company continues to build on its purpose-driven legacy while preparing for a bold, future-focused era. Guinness Nigeria Plc, the country’s leading total beverage Alcohol Company, is proudly marking 75 years of bold innovation, heritage, and enduring connection with the Nigerian people. Founded in 1950 and launching its first brewery in Lagos in 1962—the first Guinness brewery outside Ireland and the UK—the company has grown into more than just a business; it is a cultural icon. With its timeless brands and strong values, Guinness Nigeria…
News Highlights: Peter Obi has launched an online registration portal and ID cards for Obidient Movement members in Nigeria and the diaspora. The new ID cards feature a QR code for verification and display the flag of each member’s country of residence. Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has launched an online registration portal and introduced identity cards for members of the Obidient Movement, both within Nigeria and across the diaspora. This development was announced in a joint statement issued on Saturday by the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and the…
News Highlights: Access Bank has dismissed the staff member accused of secretly filming colleagues The bank reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on harassment and pledged commitment to employee safety Access Bank says it is cooperating with law enforcement authorities after sacking a staff member accused of secretly filming colleagues in the bank’s restrooms, reports Digital TimesNG. In a statement signed by Access Bank’s management in response to the incident, the bank confirmed that the incident had been escalated to the appropriate authorities and that an investigation is underway. “We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and any form of privacy violation,”…
News Highlights: AI and smartphones are driving financial inclusion in Nigeria Stakeholders at PAFON 2.0 call for stronger collaboration, consumer education, and security As Nigeria intensifies efforts to bridge the financial gap for millions of unbanked citizens, experts and industry leaders have pointed to strategic collaboration, tech innovation, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), and increased consumer education as the cornerstones for meaningful financial inclusion. This consensus emerged at the second edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0) held recently in Lagos, where industry stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to deliberate on the theme: “Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial…