News Highlights: The family of the late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, has announced his funeral rites, starting with a wake on October 24, 2024. The requiem mass takes place on October 25, 2024, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church field, followed by condolence visits and a thanksgiving mass on October 27. The family of the late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, a renowned community leader, has announced the details of his funeral rites, inviting friends and well-wishers to join in celebrating his life and legacy, reports Digital TimesNG. A statement by the family endorsed by the son and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS…
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News Highlights: Kashifu Inuwa, the DG of NITDA, emphasized the critical role of technology and digital solutions in modernizing service delivery and governance. He highlighted that digitizing government services is essential for Nigeria’s economic growth. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has highlighted the importance of adopting technology and digital solutions as key drivers for modernizing and improving service delivery, ultimately resulting in more effective governance. Inuwa made this statement in Abuja at the Nigeria Govtech Conference and Awards organised by Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) with the theme: Digital Innovations as…
News Highlights: Sokoto State Governor commended Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his dedication to resolving the North-West security crisis. Both officials emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Federal and State Governments in addressing security challenges. Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has commended the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his dedication to resolving the security crisis in the North-West. Governor Aliyu spoke during a joint inspection of the ongoing development of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 119 Composite Group (CG) provisional layout in Sokoto State with the Honourable Minister of State for…
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the graduating students of Army War College Course 8/2024 to prioritize national security in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister made the call during the graduation ceremony for the participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 8/2024 at Army War College, Abuja. Henshaw Ogubike, Director (Information and Public Relations) at the Ministry of Defence said in a statement made available to Digital TimesNG that the ceremony was a celebration of the achievements of the graduates who completed 35 weeks of rigorous training in national…
…As Journalists Share QNET’s VCON 2024 Experience News Highlights: Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director of Transblue Limited, QNET Nigeria’s legal partner emphasized the potential of the direct selling industry for Nigerian entrepreneurs. QNET’s V-Convention 2024 in Penang, Malaysia, attracted over 8,000 participants from 30 countries, featuring product demonstrations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Mr. Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director of Transblue Limited, QNET’s legal partner in Nigeria, emphasized the significant potential of the direct selling industry for Nigerian entrepreneurs during the second VCON 2024 Media Experience sharing webinar. QNET, a leading e-commerce and direct selling company, recently wrapped up its V-Convention 2024 in…
News Highlights: The ICPC recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 The ICPC is digitalising its operations to enhance efficiency in investigations and case management The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone. Digital TimesNG reports that Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the ICPC, made the disclosure on Wednesday during the launch of the commission’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan in Abuja. Aliyu, who did not disclose where exactly these funds were recovered from, however, emphasised that the anti-corruption agency…
–Urges Others To Emulate Him News Highlights: Imo State Governor praises Leo Stan Ekeh, for his contributions to youth empowerment through the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation’s Free Entrepreneurship Programme. The Governor urges wealthy Imo citizens to follow Ekeh’s example by giving back to society and aligning with the state’s Shared Prosperity Initiative. Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has called on the well-to-do Imo sons and daughters, to emulate the kind gesture of the Chairman, Zinox Group, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, who has made it a duty to give back to the society. The Governor stressed that Ekeh’s commitment to…
News Highlights: LG Electronics has partnered with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA) to support Africa’s filmmaking community. This collaboration aims to provide state-of-the-art technology, including LG OLED TVs, to enhance ELCA students’ learning environment. LG Electronics (LGE) has announced a strategic partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing Africa’s next generation of creative talent, reports Digital TimesNG. This collaboration is designed to support the filmmaking community through state-of-the-art technology and foster the development of world-class cinematic content in Nigeria and across Africa. Under this exciting partnership, LG Electronics will provide ELCA with top-tier products that will…
News Highlights: Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of FAAN, has been nominated as a Regional Advisor for Africa on the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. Ms. Kuku will leverage her extensive experience in infrastructure finance and aviation to advocate for the challenges faced by African airports. In a significant milestone for Nigeria and the African aviation industry, Olubunmi Kuku, the current Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. Digital TimesNG reports that the nomination was officially…
Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State and current Senator representing Zamfara West in the National Assembly, has advised Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State to refrain from blaming his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, and making unguarded remarks. Senator Yari urged the governor to focus on addressing the state’s insecurity issues, noting that previous governors had also faced various levels of security challenges and made efforts to tackle them. Yari, who ruled the state for eight years, said he was the first governor of the state to face an insurmountable challenging security issue but tried his best to…