News Highlights: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana led West Africa’s telecom market in 2024, accounting for 62.24% of total mobile subscriptions. MTN Nigeria remained the region’s dominant telecom operator, surpassing the combined subscriptions of all telcos in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana have emerged as the biggest telecom markets among 15 countries in West Africa in 2024, according to a report in the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (West Africa), which ranked the leading telcos in West Africa, based on the most recently available data on their mobile subscriptions. The report indicated that, with 169,044,258 mobile…
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: The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched Sankore, a £1.9 million initiative to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in West Africa. Sankore will support research funds, innovation councils, and commercialization efforts while fostering UK partnerships with Nigeria and Ghana. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST), and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology (MEST) have officially launched Sankore, a £1.9 million initiative designed to strengthen science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) ecosystems in West Africa. Sankore, part of the UK- Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships (ATIP) Programme…
News Highlights: Samsung introduces AI-powered features to the Galaxy A series for the first time. New Galaxy A smartphones offer advanced search, enhanced photography, and improved durability. Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy A series smartphones—the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G, introducing cutting-edge innovations to the lineup. For the first time, the Galaxy A series integrates Awesome Intelligence, bringing Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to enhance creativity, durability, and security. Designed for a safe and long-lasting mobile experience, these devices offer robust privacy protections and improved longevity. Exclusive to the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36…
News Highlights: Darey.io and Xterns.ai launched in Nigeria to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, equipping Nigerians with world-class digital skills. Founder Dare Olufunmilayo highlighted partnerships with the government’s 3MTT program and industry leaders to train and integrate three million Nigerians into the global digital economy. In a significant move set to transform Nigeria’s technology landscape, Darey.io and Xterns.ai have officially launched, signaling a new era in tech talent development and career-building. The highly anticipated event, held in Lagos, brought together key stakeholders, including tech leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring digital professionals. Speaking at the launch, Founder and CEO…
News Highlights: Mr. Yomi Arowosafe praised the ITU and UK-FCDO for partnering with the Nigerian government to enhance rural connectivity. Stakeholders at the Lagos event discussed strategies to expand digital access through collaboration, capacity building, and sustainable funding. Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has praised the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO) for their partnership with the Nigerian government in enhancing rural connectivity to drive the country’s socio-economic development. Arowosafe expressed his appreciation during an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session…
News Highlights: ALTON, NCC, and LASIMRA launched the Tower Enumeration Project to identify and address distressed telecom infrastructure in Lagos. The agencies reaffirmed their commitment to a unified regulatory strategy to enhance compliance, safety, and seamless connectivity. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure through enhanced regulatory collaboration, reports Digital TimesNG. In a high-level meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, ALTON engaged with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) to discuss key industry concerns, including tower enumeration, regulatory compliance, and…
News Highlights: Government and industry leaders emphasize collaboration to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and expand telecommunications access. Key initiatives, including Project BRIDGE and Project 774, aim to connect millions of Nigerians and drive digital inclusion. The urgent need to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and expand telecommunications access to unserved and underserved communities took centre stage at the Industry-Focused Stakeholder’s Engagement Session of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in Lagos on Thursday. Digital TimesNG reports that the event brought together key industry players, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to advancing digital inclusion across the country. Speaking at the event, the Honourable…
News Highlights: QNET won three Silver Stevie Awards for its impact on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovation. Its Green Legacy Programme, plastic pollution efforts with VeryNile, and the sustainable OMNI Watch were key highlights. QNET, a global direct-selling company specializing in lifestyle and wellness, has earned three Silver Stevie Awards for its contributions to environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and product innovation, Digital TimesNG can report. Recognized at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, QNET was honoured for its Green Legacy Programme, its efforts to combat plastic pollution through the VeryNile partnership, and the Bernhard H. Mayer OMNI Watch—a luxury timepiece made…
News Highlights: The B’Odogwu platform, has generated over N150 billion in revenue within four months, replacing the NICIS system. Its success at the PTML Command has paved the way for expansion to other customs commands. The Port and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported remarkable revenue growth following the introduction of the B’Odogwu platform. Launched four months ago by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the innovative system has generated over N150 billion in revenue between November 11, 2024, and March 4, 2025. Speaking in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of PTML,…
News Highlights: Strategic Technology Partnership Zinox’s Proven Track Record In a bid to strengthen its technological capabilities, Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s leading energy supplier, recently visited Zinox Technologies, the nation’s foremost indigenous technology company. Digital TimesNG reports that the visit underscored Seplat’s commitment to equipping its workforce with cutting-edge solutions through a strategic partnership. The Seplat team, led by Iniabasi Ekpo, IT Site Lead, and Oyebola Chukwunyem, IT Customer Experience Lead, was warmly received by Kelechi Eze-Okonta, Managing Director of Zinox Technologies, and her team. During the visit, the Seplat delegation toured Zinox’s state-of-the-art facility, gaining firsthand insight into the company’s…