Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Matawalle, his counterparts in the ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Agriculture and others will henceforth enjoy full oversight responsibilities over agencies under them following President Bola Tinubu’s granting of full oversight responsibilities to Ministers of State. President Tinubu at FEC Meeting had approved that ministers of state be given full powers to supervise the agencies under them, the cable reported. Until now, files pertaining to departments and agencies under their supervision were sent by their permanent secretaries to the senior ministers. With the new dispensation, ministers of state can now grant all…
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News Highlights: At the Africa Tech Alliance Forum 4.0 (AfriTech) in Lagos, QNET, a global direct selling company, made a powerful impression by winning the “Direct Selling Company of the Year” award. QNET’s partnership with Transblue, a key player in Nigeria’s logistics sector, has transformed its e-commerce operations. QNET, a global direct selling company made a significant impact at the recent Africa Tech Alliance Forum 4.0 (AfriTech) held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. In addition to receiving the prestigious “Direct Selling Company of the Year” Award, QNET was recognized for its dedication to financial inclusion, e-commerce innovation, and its strategic…
…As ATAEx Awards Set To Reward Deserving Individuals, Corporate And Govt Agencies The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0: https://africatechallianceforum.africa/) holds today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the theme “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy.” AfriTECH 4.0 is poised to address critical conversations around the digital evolution of Africa, with a focus on key topics such as emerging technologies, sustainability, policy frameworks, and innovation in the tech ecosystem. The forum will highlight the importance of building sustainable and…
The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over alleged attempts by opposition elements to create division within the party through a smear campaign targeting its leaders. The party said it is closely monitoring recent posts on social media and mainstream media, which it describes as a calculated attempt by certain individuals to incite discord and disrupt unity within the party, alleging that these actions are part of a deliberate effort to create disturbances and undermine cohesion among members. In a statement signed by Hon Aminu Sani Gumel, Chairman, All Progressive Congress Jigawa State, the…
News Highlights: Veteran journalist, Sunny Igboanugo announced the release of his book, as a response to Wole Soyinka’s critique. Igboanugo expressed disappointment in Soyinka’s focus on ethnic identity rather than addressing the core issues in his article. Veteran journalist and publisher of Whirlwindnews.com.ng, Sunny Igboanugo, announced on Monday the release of his new book, which details his encounter with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka regarding issues related to the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Titled Soyinka’s Metamorphosis, Echoes from the “People’s Mandate,” the book is a response to an earlier publication by the literary icon titled “Baiting Igbophobia, The Sunny…
-Shoppers To Enjoy Up To 85% Discount Across Categories News Highlights: The Konga Yakata Black Friday sale offers up to 85% off on products across categories like groceries, phones, home appliances, fashion, and beauty. With trusted brands like Apple, Samsung, Hisense, and more, consumers are to enjoy both authentic products and significant savings. Konga, Nigeria’s top e-commerce group, has launched its much-anticipated annual Konga Yakata Black Friday sale. Starting on Friday, November 1, and running until November 30, 2024, this year’s Yakata sale offers unbeatable deals across all Konga subsidiaries, including Konga Online, Konga Retail, KongaPay, Konga Travel and Tours,…
News Highlights: The partnership aims to transform business operations and fuel growth by exploring AI tools and data-driven solutions. AI and data analytics are essential to combatting issues like corruption and driving insight-driven growth. In its ongoing mission to revolutionize business operations and drive growth, tech distribution giant TD Africa has partnered with Dell Technologies and Intel to explore how AI tools and data-driven solutions can be optimized. At the Partner Technology Day event held at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, industry-leading experts shared insights into the transformative potential of AI and data analytics, with interactive workshops offering hands-on experience…
News Highlights: NASENI, in collaboration with Imose Technologies, has introduced NASENI-branded 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets. Through this partnership, NASENI aims to reduce import dependency and enhance accessibility to technology across Nigeria. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has partnered with Imose Technologies Ltd, a Nigerian-owned company, to launch locally made laptops and tablets for Nigerian users. Digital TimesNG understands that the 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets are manufactured in the NASENI brand name. This move aligns with the agency’s mission to drive indigenous industrialization, local content and to promote job creation in fulfillment of President Bola…
More accolades have continued to come the way of the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle for his dedication and commitment to his duties, with the latest coming from the newly elected National Speaker of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Comrade Famuyibo Oluwasegun, who praised the minister in his acceptance speech during the national election held at Agura Hotels in Abuja over the weekend. Comrade Oluwasegun, an indigene of Ekiti State, described the Minister as a role model for the youths having demonstrated rare courage in fighting bandits and terrorists to their standstill in North…
News Highlights: At the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, NITDA’s DG, Kashifu Inuwa urged both public and private sectors to invest in cybersecurity training. Inuwa emphasized the need to offer alternative paths to cybercrime for Nigerian youth, proposing increased digital literacy and skills development. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on both public and private sectors to increase their investment in training cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing that the benefits of securing organizations and processes far outweigh the risks posed by cyber-attacks. As the Guest Speaker at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, held at the…