… Accuses Him Of Premeditated Fraud The Enugu State Government has accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of defrauding the state of nearly N6bn, noting that Ogundele vanished into thin air after he was paid the said sum for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of the state. The government also accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, explaining that while he presented a bond issued by Jaiz Bank to secure the contract, he used the company’s Zenith Bank account registered with the state’s Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to receive the said payment,…
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The Special Committee on Examination Infractions of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised alarm over what it described as the “highly organised, technology-driven, and culturally normalised” nature of malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Presenting the committee’s findings in Abuja on Monday, its chairman, Dr. Jake Epelle, disclosed that more than 6,000 infractions were uncovered, ranging from biometric fraud to large-scale identity manipulation schemes. Epelle revealed that 1,878 candidates falsely claimed to be albinos in an attempt to exploit JAMB’s disability provisions. Others, he said, deployed advanced technology to evade detection. “We documented 4,251…
Calls for stronger collaboration, protection of telecom infrastructure, and greater emphasis on inclusive digital access took centre stage at the 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), which ended in Lagos. The two-day event, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, brought together stakeholders from telecommunications, technology, and financial services to deliberate on the theme: “Digitalising West African Economy: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Critical Stakeholders.” In his keynote address, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), highlighted the renewed momentum in the sector, and observed that the telecom industry in…
Africa’s digital future will once again take centre stage as Lagos plays host to the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH 5.0, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel. Since its inception, the Forum has grown into a premier annual platform that convenes thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, startups, academia, and civil society, offering fresh perspectives on how technology can drive inclusive growth across the continent. Organizers say this year’s edition promises to deepen conversations on Africa’s digital transformation journey while spotlighting bold ideas and partnerships shaping the region’s tech ecosystem. Under the theme “AI…
Nigeria’s vast potential as a digital powerhouse took centre stage at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, where global and local leaders urged Africa’s largest economy to seize the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) or risk being left behind. Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Trixie LohMirmand, underscored Nigeria’s unique position as a frontier of digital opportunity, given its fast-growing population projected to rise from 230 million today to 400 million by 2050. “Nigeria is not defined by the headlines or its current challenges, but by the scale of opportunities of tomorrow. Those who stay the course…
Stakeholders at the 2nd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Roundtable 2025 have urged stronger collaboration between regulators and industry operators to drive sustainable growth of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and deepen financial inclusion across the country. In his remarks as Chairman of the event, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), noted that Nigeria has, over the last decade, emerged as one of Africa’s most vibrant fintech ecosystems. “We have witnessed the rise of mobile payments, digital lending platforms and wealth management applications that have transformed how Nigerians access and interact with financial services. At the Nigerian…
The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama, Japan, became a defining moment for Nigeria’s digital future as three women innovators showcased ground-breaking solutions before an audience of global leaders and Japanese investors. At the conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” the innovators’ pitches, Digital TimesNG learnt, not only highlighted the strength of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem but also reaffirmed the strategic importance of empowering women in technology as drivers of inclusive growth. At a thematic session on Africa’s startup ecosystems, the innovators, all finalists from the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, demonstrated how Nigerian…
YouTube has taken a major step to deepen its collaboration with Nigeria’s creative industry by hosting its inaugural TV/Film Day in Lagos, a workshop aimed at helping Nollywood and television producers expand their reach beyond local audiences. Digital TimesNG reports that the one-day event held at Google’s Lagos office on Friday, brought together broadcasters, production houses, and leading filmmakers to explore how digital platforms are reshaping storytelling. Participants were introduced to YouTube’s latest tools and strategies designed to optimize long-form content, grow sustainable online businesses, and showcase Nigerian stories to global audiences. Sessions featured case studies from across Europe, the…
Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses, multimodal inputs, and deeper ways to explore topics. AI Mode transforms how people interact with Search by allowing them to ask nuanced and exploratory questions that would previously require multiple searches. Powered by a custom version of Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 model, AI Mode brings advanced reasoning and context understanding to Search. “We’re incredibly excited to…
Roqqu, a leading digital finance and blockchain solutions provider, has deepened its commitment to Nigeria’s blockchain future by joining forces with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), marking a new phase of collaboration in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The partnership, which follows Roqqu’s recent induction as a corporate member of SiBAN, is aimed at strengthening credibility, transparency, and sustainability within the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem. Both organizations say the alliance will harness their expertise and shared resources to accelerate adoption, foster innovation, and set higher standards for responsible technology use. By working together, Roqqu and…