–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…
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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…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described the Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as a great performer and achiever, citing records in the public domain to justify its claim. Recently, Governor Dauda Lawal criticized Matawalle for allegedly leaving the State’s treasury in disarray, claiming over N250 billion was unaccounted for upon taking office. However, HURIWA dismissed Lawal’s claims as baseless and lacking concrete evidence, labeling them as an attempt to tarnish Matawalle’s reputation. HURIWA in a release signed by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, its National Coordinator, highlighted Matawalle’s notable achievements during his…
News Highlights: The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the NDPC have partnered to train 5,000 youths in data privacy and protection. The training aims to equip the youths with technical skills for jobs in the growing data protection ecosystem. The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train youths on Data Privacy and Protection. Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande, expressed optimism about the opportunities being created for jobs and wealth creation by NDPC under the leadership of the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji.…
News Highlights: The NCC has launched the DMS, a unified Central Equipment Identity Register aimed at tracking and monitoring mobile devices across all Nigerian networks. The initiative is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and national security within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a Device Management System (DMS) aimed at enhancing security as well as protecting telecom consumers in the mobile device market. The NCC stated in an updated notice on its website that the DMS will function as a comprehensive Central Equipment Identity Register, establishing a unified database to track and monitor mobile devices across…
The Starlink Week at Konga, an exceptional opportunity to acquire reliable satellite internet at a significantly discounted price, ends tomorrow, Saturday, August 31, 2024. Now is the chance to secure a Starlink kit at an exceptional price and experience the transformative power of high-speed internet. Throughout the week, Konga has been dedicated to making Starlink’s cutting-edge technology more accessible to Nigerians. The e-commerce giant offered Starlink kits and accessories at reduced prices, along with perks that have made this offer hard to resist. In addition to the unmatched prices, Konga included free nationwide delivery to ensure that customers from every…
News Highlights: Airtel Nigeria, in partnership with its subsidiary Smartcash Payment Service Bank, is sponsoring the iconic game show ‘The Price is Right’. This sponsorship which reflects Airtel’s vision of transforming lives and giving back to society, offers a unique and rewarding experience to all Nigerians. Airtel Nigeria has disclosed that its sponsorship of the iconic game show, ‘The Price is Right,’ delivers the iconic programme not only to its over 64 million subscribers but also to all Nigerians, Digital TimesNG reports. Femi Oshinlaja, Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, made the disclosure during a recent interview on the popular…
News Highlights: The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France led to a series of cyberattacks by hacktivists, targeting French websites in protest of his detention. French authorities justified Durov’s arrest by citing Telegram’s lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement, which they claimed allowed criminal activities. The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France over the weekend triggered a wave of cyberattacks on French websites by hacktivists protesting his detention, reports Digital TimesNG. French authorities stated that Durov’s arrest was due to Telegram’s insufficient moderation and failure to cooperate with law enforcement, which they claimed facilitated…