News Highlights: NITDA says Nigeria saved over ₦300 billion through the review of government IT projects since 2018. Benin Republic has enrolled about 98% of its population on its digital identity platform and connected over 60 agencies through its XROAD system. The push for stronger regional digital integration in West Africa received a fresh boost as Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Benin Republic’s Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique (ASIN) reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation on digital transformation, digital public infrastructure, and innovation-led governance. The renewed commitment emerged during a courtesy visit by the…
Author: Rommy Imah
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.
News Highlights: Gemini grew from 400 million to over 900 million users across 230 countries in one year. Google unveiled Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent, alongside major new Gemini features at Google I/O 2026. In just one year, the Gemini app has seen explosive growth, scaling from 400 million users to over 900 million people across 230 countries and more than 70 languages. People around the world are increasingly turning to Gemini to streamline their daily tasks, spark creativity, and boost productivity. Today at Google I/O 2026, Google announced the next major evolution for the platform. The focus is…
News Highlights: Anambra State ICT Agency unveiled a roadmap to become Nigeria’s first AI-native public sector technology institution, with a strong focus on intelligent governance and AI-driven service delivery. Agency leadership urged staff to build competence in AI and emerging technologies as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s smart governance and digital transformation agenda. Positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, the Anambra State ICT Agency has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to evolve into the country’s first AI-native public sector technology institution, deepening the state’s drive toward intelligent governance and digital innovation. The vision took centre stage at…
News Highlights: Development expert Evans Woherem argued that Africa’s underdevelopment is driven more by weak institutions, poor governance systems, and fragile civic culture than by any lack of human capacity. Woherem stressed that sustainable progress depends on strong institutions, industrial strategy, merit-based systems, and long-term governance reforms. A Nigerian development scholar, Evans Woherem, has argued that Africa’s slow pace of development is rooted less in the capabilities of its people and more in the weakness of its institutions, systems, and governance culture. In a sweeping article titled *_“Institutions, Culture, and the African Development Question: Why Systems Matter, and How Africa…
News Highlights: Moniepoint’s second DreamDevs Bootcamp cohort will showcase capstone software engineering projects at a Demo Day on May 26, 2026. The highly competitive programme, developed by Moniepoint and delivered with Semicolon, serves as a pipeline for grooming and recruiting top engineering talent in Africa. Moniepoint has announced that the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs Bootcamp is set to culminate in a Demo Day celebration on May 26, 2026, at its Ikeja facility. The event, themed “Training Done! Demo Up!”, will showcase the capstone projects built by participants following nine weeks of intensive, industry-grade software engineering training. The DreamDevs…
News Highlights: The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation recorded a historic 237 entries, following extensive nationwide engagement by Nigeria LNG Limited and the Advisory Board. Organisers reaffirmed their commitment to excellence and credibility, insisting that only innovations meeting global scientific standards will win the prize. The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has recorded its highest number of entries since inception, with 237 submissions received for this year’s competition, a development organisers say reflects a growing culture of scientific research, digital innovation, and technological problem-solving in Nigeria. At the official handover of entries to…
News Highlights: Governor Charles Soludo reappointed Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) as Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, reinforcing confidence in his leadership. Alongside CFA’s reappointment, Mr. Emeka Okonkwo (ARTMA) and Mr. Osita Onuko (ACTDA) were also reappointed, reflecting the administration’s emphasis on experienced leadership. The Anambra State Government has reinforced its digital transformation drive by reappointing Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) as Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency. Governor Charles Soludo approved the reappointment, signalling the administration’s unwavering commitment to innovation, continuity, and the growth of the state’s digital economy. This decision reflects confidence in…
News Highlights: NITDA and Galaxy Backbone have partnered to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services to iHatch startups, boosting local innovation and digital sovereignty. The initiative offers secure local cloud infrastructure, Naira-based billing, and structured support to help Nigerian startups scale competitively. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has strengthened Nigeria’s startup ecosystem through a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups participating in the iHatch programme. In a press release signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, the agency said the collaboration, facilitated through…
News Highlights: TD Africa’s pivotal role in bridging global innovation with African markets was reinforced at the ASUS Partner Event Summit Nigeria 2026. ASUS showcased breakthrough devices and support programs—including the Zenbook Duo, Zenbook A14, and All-in-One systems. TD Africa once again underscored its position as the leading enabler of global technology brands across Africa by playing a defining role at the ASUS Partner Event Summit Nigeria 2026, hosted at the Radisson Blu, Ikeja. The high-profile summit convened partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders for an immersive showcase of ASUS’s cutting-edge innovations, with TD Africa at the centre of the conversation…
News Highlights: The NCC and CBN signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration, curb fraud, and enhance consumer protection across the telecom and financial sectors. Both regulators inaugurated joint committees and launched the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal. A new inter-agency alliance between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to deepen consumer protection and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both regulators. The agreement signals a coordinated regulatory push to curb fraud across telecom and financial platforms, while enabling Nigerians to more securely…