News Highlights: LG Leverages Music and AI to Reignite Meaningful Human Connections in a Hyper-Digital World Backed by Research, LG Champions Optimism Through Deeper Social Bonds In a bid to rekindle genuine human connection in an increasingly digital and impersonal age, LG Electronics has unveiled a new brand campaign titled “Radio Optimism.” The initiative is crafted to promote shared musical experiences as a powerful medium for spreading positivity and strengthening emotional bonds. “Radio Optimism” embodies LG’s core brand message, “Life’s Good,” by addressing the emotional disconnection that often accompanies today’s technology-driven lifestyles. In a world where social interactions are frequently…
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News Highlights: Senate Launches Major Investigation into ₦1.3 Trillion CBEX Ponzi Collapse Lawmakers Demand Accountability from Financial Regulators Amid Rising Suicides and Public Distrust In an impassioned move to stem the tide of rising financial fraud, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday declared the proliferation of Ponzi schemes a national emergency, initiating a sweeping investigation into regulatory lapses that enabled the catastrophic collapse of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)—a digital investment platform accused of defrauding Nigerians of over ₦1.3 trillion. Described as one of the most devastating financial scams in the country’s history, the CBEX saga is now the tipping point for…
News Highlights: UTME Cut-Off Marks for 2025 Raised Federal Government Enforces 16-Year Minimum Admission Age The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, has approved the National Minimum Tolerable Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores, also known as cut-off marks, for the 2025 admission cycle. At the 2025 annual policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions, held on Tuesday in Abuja, the meeting adopted 150 as the minimum benchmark for admission into universities. For polytechnics and colleges of education, the cut-off was set at 100, while colleges of nursing were given…
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…
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…