News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University have opened applications for the 4th MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4). The six-month fully funded fellowship includes a study visit to the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, have announced a call for applications from qualified media practitioners (including content creators) to participate in the 4th edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-4). While Applications opened on Monday, March 24 and close on Monday, April 7, 2025, the programme commences on May 19, 2025, on the Main Campus of…
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News Highlights: NITDA and MTN Foundation are partnering to enhance digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2027 through strategic initiatives and skill-focused education. As part of ongoing efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the need for a strategic partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation to enhance digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. Inuwa who made this call during a courtesy visit by an MTN Foundation delegation, led by Odunayo Sanya,…
News Highlights: NITDA and FMWA launched the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at CSW69 to promote equitable access to digital technology for women and children. The strategy focuses on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, online safety, and gender-responsive policies to empower women in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), has unveiled the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at the United Nations 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Themed “Digital Harmony: Advancing Gender Inclusion by Empowering Women and Children for a…
Four bloggers charged with cyberstalking Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, have regained their freedom after spending six months in custody. The charges, initially filed under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, were withdrawn on Thursday after a settlement agreement was reached between the parties. Court Strikes Out Case After Settlement The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Ayokunle Faji, formally struck out the case following the prosecution’s submission regarding the resolution. The Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos, had charged bloggers Precious Eze (38), Olawale Rotimi (47),…
News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and the Lagos State Government launched MyLagosApp to enhance urban living through digital innovation. The app provides real-time access to city services, transportation, entertainment, and government-related payments, promoting a smarter and more connected Lagos. MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, has introduced ‘MyLagosApp,’ a digital platform designed to enhance urban living in Lagos, Digital TimesNG can report. This innovative mobile app serves as a one-stop hub for residents and visitors, providing real-time updates on events, entertainment, hospitality, transportation, and government-related payments. The launch event which held in Lagos on Thursday, March 13, welcomed…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed a significant reduction in electricity supply to Lagos following a major fault on its Omotoso-Ikeja West 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission line. In a statement on Tuesday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that the transmission line snapped between towers 420 and 422 on March 9, leading to a loss of approximately 350 megawatts (MW) of bulk electricity supply to the state. The outage has impacted both Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), resulting in widespread load shedding across their franchise areas. To address the situation,…
News Highlights: Empowering Women Through Technology Collaboration for Digital Inclusion As part of ongoing efforts to enhance education, healthcare, and social investment through digital innovation and inclusive access to technology, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the vital role of gender inclusion in digital literacy programmes across Nigeria. Inuwa made this assertion while delivering a goodwill message at the inauguration of Quality Education and Girl Child Initiatives (Luminah 2030), an event organized by the Federal Ministry of Education at the Federal Secretariat Complex, according to a report by Digital TimesNG. Luminah…
News Highlights: Fibon Solar Wins Prestigious Award for Innovation Commitment to a Sustainable Energy Future Fibon Solar has been named the Most Innovative Solar Energy Service Provider of the Year at the 6th Annual Nollywood Economic Outlook held in Lagos, according to Digital TimesNG. Fibon Solar – Filion Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Zhongshan Shouliang Co. Limited, a Chinese solar energy manufacturing company, overcame stiff competition from others to clinch the highly coveted award. Fibon Solar, Zhongshan Shouliang Co. Limited, has been a pioneer in the renewable energy sector with a history of consistency, innovation, passion and commitment to the…
News Highlights: NITDA and NUC Reaffirm Commitment to Digital Literacy in Universities Education Reform to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to integrating the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum into all Nigerian universities. This was disclosed during a visit by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team to the NUC, where they engaged with the newly appointed Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. Digital Times understands that the visit served as a platform to revitalize the implementation of this ambitious initiative, initially agreed…
News Highlights: NITDA, NSUK partner for Digital Transformation AI’s role in addressing national challenges highlighted The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to promoting collaboration among researchers, technology experts, and academics to address national challenges through innovation and advanced technology, reports Digital TimesNG. Inuwa made this statement during a visit by the management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, to NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, where he emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between academics, engineers, and entrepreneurs to tackle…