Author: Rommy Imah

News Highlights The Anambra State–owned Solution Innovation District (SID) and Saudi Arabia’s Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company (DTVC) signed a MoU to deepen collaboration in research, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. The partnership will promote joint startup accelerator programmes, co-investment in high-potential technologies, knowledge sharing, and international innovation events to connect startups, investors, and researchers from both regions. The Anambra State, Nigeria-owned Solution Innovation District (SID), and Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company (DTVC), a leading science and technology hub based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and…

Nigeria’s diplomatic presence in parts of Europe and Latin America is set for a refresh as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of new ambassadors, including former governors and political figures, to key foreign missions. Among the notable assignments, former Abia State governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has been posted as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, while former Enugu State governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi will head the country’s mission in Greece. Political commentator Reno Omokri is to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico. The postings form part of a broader diplomatic deployment involving 31 career ambassadors and 34 non-career ambassadors to…

Imo State is steadily positioning itself as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious hubs for digital innovation, a development that has drawn national attention from technology leaders and policymakers alike. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton‑Idehen, made this observation during a visit to Imo State on Monday, during which she toured the Imo State Digital City and met with Governor Hope Uzodimma. Describing the initiative as a model for sub-national digital transformation, Egerton-Idehen said the state is quietly building what could become the “Silicon Valley of the East,” driven by deliberate policies, strong…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced designated pick-up points for individuals wishing to obtain their Go-Cashless cards ahead of the March 1, 2026, deadline. A release by Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, said members of the public can obtain their Go-Cashless cards at all FAAN commercial offices and access gates nationwide immediately. The cards will also be available at designated branches of Fidelity Bank Plc from March 16, 2026. The cashless policy aligns with a Federal Government directive mandating all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to transition to a cashless system to…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., on Wednesday, unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, Galaxy S26 reduces the effort and number of steps required to get things done. Samsung’s third-generation AI phones, Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, handle complex tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on results rather than how the technology works. The Galaxy S26 series was engineered with Samsung’s most advanced capabilities working…

A deliberate transition from reactive messaging to structured, fact-based engagement will define QNET’s operations in 2026, as the company sharpens its focus on transparency, regulatory compliance and ethical direct selling across Sub-Saharan Africa. At a New Year media webinar themed “Setting the Narrative for the Year,” QNET executives mapped out priorities for the months ahead, underscoring consumer protection, stakeholder collaboration and responsible entrepreneurship as core imperatives. Welcoming participants, moderator Kolade Dominate underscored the need for clarity and purposeful communication in shaping how the organisation’s activities are understood in the public space. Deputy Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Cherif Bassirou…

By Rommy Imah On Sunday, February 22, 2026, as Leo Stan Ekeh climbs the 7th floor, turning 70 and officially becoming a Septuagenarian, I am reminded of the famous quote of Malvolio, a character in William Shakespeare’s play, Twelfth Night, who said: “…Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Leo Stan Ekeh may not have been born great. He may not have had greatness thrust upon him. But those who know the story of Leo Stan Ekeh can attest to the fact that indeed, this tech enthusiast and promoter, an iconic Nigerian businessman,…

The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has expressed strong confidence in the leadership of the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, describing his appointment as timely for a sector emerging from a period of intense strain. Leading a delegation of chief executives and senior industry figures on a congratulatory visit to the Board Chairman on Thursday, Adebayo said the telecommunications industry was united in its support for the new Board. Adebayo said the visit was undertaken “with deep respect…

Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, marked its 30th anniversary on Thursday with the announcement of two major company milestones. Zoho Corporation, consisting of Zoho (cloud business solutions), ManageEngine (IT management), Qntrl (business process management) and TrainerCentral (e-learning platform), is now a trusted technology provider to one million paying customers and more than 150 million users globally. The announcement follows significant year-on-year customer (32%) and revenue (20%) growth in 2025. Recent customers to Zoho Corporation include: in the United States, Rapid Response Monitoring and Synergy Home Care; in India, Mercedes-Benz India, Force Motors, Joyalukkas and Union Bank of India; in…

Industry stakeholders have been invited to shape the future direction of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opens formal consultations on the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000. In a public notice, the Commission urged operators, service providers, investors, consumer advocacy groups, and other interested parties to submit written memoranda on the consultation paper, which has been published on the Commission’s website. To this effect, the NCC has fixed Friday, March 20, 2026, as the deadline for submissions. Contributions are to be addressed to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission or forwarded…