The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for his steadfast commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation in Anambra State, noting that the Governor’s visionary leadership has made Anambra a model for digital governance in Nigeria. His remarks came on the heels of the state’s remarkable feat at the Nigeria GOVTECH Gala & Awards 2025, where Anambra bagged two prestigious national honours during the ceremony held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja. The Anambra State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning emerged as Best…
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Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah is Founder/Editor of Digital Times Nigeria (www.digitaltimesng.com). He has been in active journalism in over two decades with a bias for technology and business reporting. He is particularly passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform human life, businesses and services.
-Ade. Ojo, Mimiko, Ooni, Others To Be Honoured -RealityLife Magazine Book of Honour To Be Unveiled -Dedicates Anniversary To Support Persons With Sickle Cell Disorder All is set for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of RealityLife Magazine, scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The milestone event, which begins at 10 a.m., will celebrate a decade of impactful storytelling, journalistic excellence, and transformative social advocacy. The grand ceremony will also honour outstanding Nigerians who have made remarkable contributions across various spheres of human endeavour. A major highlight of the event is the official unveiling of the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown its weight behind young innovators within its system, urging them to turn their creative concepts into viable technology enterprises capable of driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. At the grand finale of the NITDA Innovation Challenge 1.0, held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, charged Corps members and Interns serving in the agency to translate their ideas into real products and services, assuring them of full institutional support. Sharing from personal experience, Inuwa recounted how his own journey in technology began during his National Youth Service…
Abia State is set to make history as the administration of Governor Alex Otti prepares to launch Nigeria’s first state-driven Electric Vehicle (EV) public transport system, a bold move designed to revolutionise mobility and promote environmental sustainability. According to a statement by Ctz. Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the initiative, known as the Abia Green Shuttle Service, is part of Governor Otti’s broader vision to establish a modern, efficient, and eco-friendly public transportation network in the state. “The Abia Green Shuttle Service aligns with global best practices in sustainable transportation and the fight against climate change.…
Google has announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for free to university students for 12 months, Digital TimesNG reports. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+ in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, providing them with access to Google’s most advanced AI tools to enhance their learning, research, and creative work. Through Google’s most capable model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, this initiative will equip the next generation of African leaders, innovators, and creators with fundamental AI literacy. By placing powerful generative AI tools directly…
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office following allegations of certificate forgery surrounding his academic qualifications. Digital TimesNG reports that his resignation was confirmed on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, in an official statement. According to Onanuga, “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.” He explained that Nnaji, who was appointed to the federal cabinet in August 2023, tendered his resignation letter earlier today, expressing gratitude to the President…
Nigeria is not just embracing artificial intelligence (AI) but deliberately positioning itself to become a global influencer in its development, deployment, and governance, according to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. Speaking during a plenary session themed “Technology, Migration & Trade Representation” at the Stakeholders’ Interactive Engagement with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, held at the State House in Abuja, Inuwa reaffirmed that Nigeria’s drive toward technological leadership is deeply anchored in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda places strong emphasis on economic diversification…
In a decisive move to curb corruption in public sector technology initiatives, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have established a Joint Task Force on Digital Governance and Anti-Corruption. The collaboration according to a release jointly signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations Department at NITDA and Dr [Mrs] Anike Adeshina, Head, Media and Publicity at ICPC, aims to mitigate corruption risks in government IT projects, enforce the IT Project Clearance mandate, and ensure that digital transformation truly becomes a tool for transparency, efficiency,…
QNET, a leading global lifestyle and wellness direct selling company, has once again raised the bar for international corporate events with the successful conclusion of its 27th-anniversary convention, V-Malaysia 2025, in Penang. The five-day spectacle, endorsed by Tourism Malaysia, brought together over 10,000 independent distributors from more than 30 countries, celebrating QNET’s vibrant global community and its mission of empowering lives through entrepreneurship, wellness, and innovation. As one of QNET’s flagship gatherings, the convention has become a symbol of the company’s enduring legacy and growth. V-Malaysia 2025 not only showcased QNET’s latest products, business opportunities, and success stories but also…
The 3rd Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED 2025) has placed the spotlight on green technology and energy innovation as key drivers of Nigeria’s digital economy and sustainable future, reports Digital TimesNG. Organized by the Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), the dialogue carried the timely theme: “Green Tech and Energy Revolution: Transforming Business and Society.” Speaking at the event, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, reaffirmed the agency’s strong commitment to advancing the digital economy through strategic investments in green technology and innovation. Commending YIN for what he described as a “timely and visionary dialogue,”…