News Highlights: The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the NDPC have partnered to train 5,000 youths in data privacy and protection. The training aims to equip the youths with technical skills for jobs in the growing data protection ecosystem. The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train youths on Data Privacy and Protection. Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande, expressed optimism about the opportunities being created for jobs and wealth creation by NDPC under the leadership of the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji.…
Author: Our REPORTER
News Highlights: The NCC has launched the DMS, a unified Central Equipment Identity Register aimed at tracking and monitoring mobile devices across all Nigerian networks. The initiative is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and national security within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a Device Management System (DMS) aimed at enhancing security as well as protecting telecom consumers in the mobile device market. The NCC stated in an updated notice on its website that the DMS will function as a comprehensive Central Equipment Identity Register, establishing a unified database to track and monitor mobile devices across…
The Starlink Week at Konga, an exceptional opportunity to acquire reliable satellite internet at a significantly discounted price, ends tomorrow, Saturday, August 31, 2024. Now is the chance to secure a Starlink kit at an exceptional price and experience the transformative power of high-speed internet. Throughout the week, Konga has been dedicated to making Starlink’s cutting-edge technology more accessible to Nigerians. The e-commerce giant offered Starlink kits and accessories at reduced prices, along with perks that have made this offer hard to resist. In addition to the unmatched prices, Konga included free nationwide delivery to ensure that customers from every…
News Highlights: Airtel Nigeria, in partnership with its subsidiary Smartcash Payment Service Bank, is sponsoring the iconic game show ‘The Price is Right’. This sponsorship which reflects Airtel’s vision of transforming lives and giving back to society, offers a unique and rewarding experience to all Nigerians. Airtel Nigeria has disclosed that its sponsorship of the iconic game show, ‘The Price is Right,’ delivers the iconic programme not only to its over 64 million subscribers but also to all Nigerians, Digital TimesNG reports. Femi Oshinlaja, Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, made the disclosure during a recent interview on the popular…
News Highlights: The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France led to a series of cyberattacks by hacktivists, targeting French websites in protest of his detention. French authorities justified Durov’s arrest by citing Telegram’s lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement, which they claimed allowed criminal activities. The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France over the weekend triggered a wave of cyberattacks on French websites by hacktivists protesting his detention, reports Digital TimesNG. French authorities stated that Durov’s arrest was due to Telegram’s insufficient moderation and failure to cooperate with law enforcement, which they claimed facilitated…
News Highlights: The new quick reply feature for Gmail on Android, allows users to streamline their email responses by replying directly from the bottom of the conversation without opening a new screen. The new feature is now available for Android users, with plans to roll it out to iOS later this year, and is accessible to all Google Workspace customers, Individual subscribers, and personal Google account users. Google is introducing a new quick reply feature for Gmail on Android devices, enabling users to streamline their email responses by bypassing several steps. Google announced that the new quick reply experience is…
News Highlights: MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has unveiled the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. The challenge is designed to harness the creativity and energy of Nigeria’s youth, providing them a platform to address urgent environmental problems. MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has announced the kick-off of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. Digital TimesNG can report that this initiative is part of the Africa PachiPanda Challenge, designed to stimulate and champion innovative solutions that address…
News Highlights: Konga has launched Starlink Week, offering significant discounts and perks on Starlink kits from August 26th to August 31st, 2024. During the campaign, Konga will provide free nationwide and same-day delivery in major cities, enhancing the accessibility of Starlink’s high-performance satellite internet. Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga, has announced a targeted campaign tagged Starlink Week at Konga, reports Digital TimesNG. This limited-time campaign will offer mouthwatering discounts and other perks on Starlink kits, and will run from Monday, August 26th to Saturday, August 31st, 2024, according to a statement by Konga. Konga said that as the only authorized…
The Centre for Information and Telecommunication Engineering of the University of Port Harcourt has honoured the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, with an Award of Excellence. The Centre said the Award is for Inuwa’s undeniable impacts and resounding achievement in driving digital innovations and transformation in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG understands that the Award was announced during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebration held on May 17, 2024. The Award was, however, presented to the DG on August 19, 2024, at the agency’s headquarters by Professor Bourdillon Omijeh, Director of the Centre…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), reports Digital TimesNG. Ajuri Ngelale, media aide to President Tinubu said in a statement that Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. President Tinubu also approved the appointments of Mr. Reuben Oshomah as Executive Director, Marketing, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and Mrs. Adama Kure, as Executive Director, Finance and Administration (NIGCOMSAT). Ngelale said Mr. Oshomah has extensive experience in communications satellite marketing and strategic…