In a resounding affirmation of its commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the second cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs. Digital TimesNG understands that the initiative, which champions gender inclusion and economic empowerment through digital innovation, is being executed in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Themed “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Growth and Innovation,” the bootcamp brings together selected women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria, both in person and online, for intensive training in digital skills, innovation management, business development, and investor readiness. Declaring the…
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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.
WhatsApp has intensified its efforts to combat sophisticated messaging scams by removing millions of suspicious accounts and introducing new in-app safety features aimed at protecting users worldwide. The latest measures reflect the platform’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding its users in the face of increasingly complex and coordinated fraudulent activities. According to the company, more than 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centres were proactively detected and banned in the first half of this year alone. These swift actions were implemented before the perpetrators could fully execute their fraudulent campaigns, effectively preventing potential harm to a vast number of users.…
—NCC, IHS Towers, Digital Realty, 9mobile Take Front Row Seats Top players in Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem are converging on Lagos for the inaugural CNII & Telecom Sustainability Conference 2025, a high-level forum designed to address the future of telecom sustainability and the implementation of the newly signed Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order. Digital TimesNG reports that the event, scheduled for August 7, 2025, is being jointly organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). It will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to review the progress of…
At a time when digital transformation is rapidly redefining governance and citizen engagement globally, the Federal Government of Nigeria is reinforcing its resolve to harness technology as a tool for inclusive national development. Speaking at a high-level forum in Kaduna, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, highlighted the administration’s unwavering commitment to deepening digital literacy, accelerating innovation, and expanding infrastructure to bridge gaps across the country. Inuwa delivered this message at the 2-Day Interactive Session on Government–Citizens Engagement, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, held at the historic Arewa House.…
In a strategic move to advance reforms in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS), the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to driving digital identity and data integration as foundational pillars for national planning and inclusive governance. Inuwa, who spoke during the inaugural meeting of the National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Coordination Committee, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, highlighted the pivotal alignment of CRVS reform with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the administration prioritises digital…
At a pivotal civil society summit in Abuja, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made a compelling call for deeper collaboration between the government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), urging them to become co-drivers, not spectators, in the journey towards national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Civil Society Summit on Civil Democracy and National Development, held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Inuwa emphasised that Nigeria’s current path requires shared responsibility rather than blame, and warned against the tendency of…
At the opening of the maiden edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General, key government leaders have jointly called for deeper collaboration between federal and state actors to strengthen the regulatory framework for Nigeria’s rapidly evolving communications sector. The two-day event, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together Attorneys-General from across the country to deliberate on the theme: “Building and Driving Synergy in Regulating Communications for the Digital Transformation of Nigeria.” The workshop is designed to foster policy coherence, streamline legal frameworks, and address pressing challenges in the telecommunications industry. In his keynote…
In a remarkable display of entrepreneurial vision and industrial ambition, Roxettes Motors officially commissioned its newest development, Roxettes Plaza and Industrial Flagship Facilities, in Enugu, Enugu State, on Saturday. The grand occasion drew dignitaries, business leaders, government officials, and well-wishers from across the region. Delivering his welcome address, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Roxettes Motors, Arc. Dr. Kaycee Orji, described the event as more than the unveiling of a commercial structure. “It is a statement, one that reflects our belief in building Africa from within, and planting the seeds of innovation that can germinate into global-scale industries…
The Council of Presidents General of Umunneochi Local Government Area has strongly condemned the ongoing crisis and alleged disruptive behaviour among members of the Umunneochi Legislative Council, warning that the trend threatens the peace, democratic integrity, and development of the area. In a letter dated July 22, 2025, and addressed to the Leader of the Umunneochi Legislative Council, the Presidents General of the three clans that make up the LGA — Umuchieze, Isuochi, and Nneato, expressed deep concern over what they described as “distractive and unacceptable actions” by the elected councillors, particularly highlighting incidents that culminated in the events of…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and prominent opposition figure, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed strong concern over Nigeria’s growing debt burden, following the recent approval by the Senate of additional foreign and domestic borrowing totalling trillions of naira. In a statement shared on his official X page on Tuesday, Obi criticized the Senate’s July 22 approval of new external borrowings amounting to $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and ¥15 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle. The lawmakers also approved a N750.98 billion domestic bond issuance and a €65 million grant. With Nigeria’s public debt already standing at about N149.39…