News Highlights: NIMC has warned Nigerians against giving out their NINs for money, calling it illegal and punishable by law. Several individuals involved in the unauthorised NIN collection in Anambra have been arrested and are under investigation. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against disclosing their National Identification Numbers (NINs) to unauthorised individuals or organisations in exchange for money. This warning follows reports from Anambra State where some residents were allegedly enticed to submit their NINs for financial compensation—an act NIMC describes as illegal under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the Data Protection Act, and…
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News Highlights: Zinox Technologies and TETFUND agreed to a strategic partnership to deliver renewable energy solutions to tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Zinox showcased its advanced ICT capabilities, emphasizing the importance of supporting indigenous tech for sustainable national development. Zinox Technologies Limited, West Africa’s foremost ICT solutions provider, recently paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) in Abuja, reports Digital TimesNG. The engagement, held under the theme “Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” brought together senior executives from both organizations to explore strategic collaborations that would drive technological advancement and promote sustainable energy solutions…
News Highlights: PalmPay unveiled its new Debit Card and outlined bold steps to make digital payments easier and more rewarding across Africa. CMO Sofia Zab revealed how PalmPay tackled reliability and cost challenges to boost cashless adoption in Nigeria. At the recent Tech Unite Africa 2025 conference held in Lagos, PalmPay unveiled its newest innovation—the PalmPay Debit Card. During the event, Chief Marketing Officer Sofia Zab offered valuable insights on how to accelerate Africa’s transition from cash to digital payments. Speaking during a panel discussion, Sofia Zab highlighted two major challenges PalmPay faced when entering the Nigerian market: reliability and…
News Highlights: Nigeria to Host GITEX for the First Time GITEX Nigeria to Boost Innovation and Investment The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has partnered with KAOUN International to bring the prestigious Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) to Nigeria for the first time, in a bold move to spotlight Nigeria’s fast-growing startup ecosystem and digital economy. The announcement, made at NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), reflects a national push to attract global tech investors and innovators. Digital TimesNG reports that the LOC, comprising key players from…
In a glowing testimonial that reveals the rising influence of KongaFM 103.7 beyond Lagos, a business merchant from Kano, Mr. Ishaku Mohammed, shared how the station’s late-night programming helped him overcome insomnia and reconnect with hope. Mr. Mohammed, who was in Lagos to attend a wedding, stumbled on KongaFM by chance, but the impact, he says, was life-changing. “KongaFM solved my insomnia. It was like a miracle. I tuned in around 9 pm and left the radio on. The inspirational songs and messages gave me peace and helped me sleep properly again, for the first time in a long while,”…
…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…
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…