News Highlights: Nigeria’s Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), won the top award in Category C3. Since its launch in 2006, DAP has equipped over 300 secondary schools across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones with ICT tools and internet access. Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2025 edition of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes, clinching the top award in Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge for its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP). Digital TimesNG reports that the prestigious award was secured through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which implemented the project. The…
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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.
The Founder of Human Capital Africa and former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has confirmed her participation as the keynote speaker at the 7th edition of the annual lecture organized by Penpushing Media. The event is scheduled to take place on July 31, 2025, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Chairperson of the anniversary lecture, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, disclosed this while addressing journalists, stating that Dr. Ezekwesili has not only accepted the invitation but has also confirmed her physical presence at the gathering. According to Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi, the keynote lecture will be delivered on the…
News Highlights: Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani Honoured as Digital Economy Icon of the Year Digital Realty is driving Pan-African Digital Growth through Infrastructure and Innovation Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, has been honoured with the prestigious Digital Economy Icon of the Year award at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra. Digital TimesNG understands that the award celebrates Engr. Nnamani’s exceptional contributions to the growth and modernization of Africa’s digital infrastructure. Widely regarded as a transformative leader, Nnamani’s efforts have significantly advanced the continent’s technology landscape, particularly in the areas…
News Highlights: NDPC Fines MultiChoice ₦766 Million for Data Breach MultiChoice Faces Escalating Regulatory Actions The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has fined MultiChoice Nigeria the sum of ₦766,242,500 for breaching provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, including violations of privacy rights and the unauthorized cross-border transfer of citizens’ personal data. Digital TimesNG reports that the sanction, announced in a statement on Sunday by the NDPC’s Head of Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, followed a comprehensive investigation launched in the second quarter of 2024 after allegations emerged about the pay-TV company’s data handling practices.…
News Highlights: NITRA and ALTON are jointly organizing the “Industry Sustainability and CNII Conference 2025” The forum will develop actionable strategies for critical infrastructure protection As Nigeria’s telecommunications industry adjusts to the new status of its infrastructure being designated as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), industry experts and stakeholders are preparing to engage in robust dialogue on the way forward for effective implementation and sustainability. The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), is convening a high-level industry forum to address urgent challenges and ambiguities surrounding the protection of…
–Ushering in New Era of Digital Sovereignty and Innovation News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and Dell Technologies have launched the Dabengwa Data Centre, West Africa’s largest modular data facility. The $150 million facility, along with the introduction of MTN Cloud and the upcoming Cloud Accelerator Program, positions Nigeria as a regional digital hub. In a defining moment for Nigeria’s digital future, MTN Nigeria, in strategic partnership with Dell Technologies, has launched the Dabengwa Data Centre—an ultra-modern, prefabricated modular facility that repositions the country at the forefront of enterprise IT and cloud infrastructure across West Africa. The project, which marks a major…
News Highlights: Nationwide Disruption of SIM Services Due to NIMC Platform Migration Telecom Operators Assure Swift Resolution Amid Technical Challenges The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said that the nationwide temporary disruption of SIM-related services across all mobile networks, is as a result of an ongoing migration to the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) new identity verification platform. According to a statement jointly signed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Barr. Damian Udeh, the disruption is a result of a recent directive from NIMC, which mandates all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to transition…
News Highlights: National Collaboration in Drug Prevention Advocacy Expansive Youth-Focused Initiatives and Preventive Outreach In commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held a high-level national conference in Abuja. Digital TimesNG reports that the event, which formed part of the MTN Foundation’s Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), took place on Thursday, 26th June 2025, at the State House in Abuja. The conference brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, the diplomatic community, and…
News Highlights: Instagram’s Teen Accounts come with built-in protections such as private-by-default settings, content filtering, and interaction limits. Through Instagram’s supervision tools and Family Centre hub, parents can actively monitor their teen’s activity, manage screen time, and access expert resources. As social media continues to play a central role in teenagers’ lives, helping them connect with peers, learn new skills, and explore personal interests, Instagram is reinforcing its commitment to online safety by offering a suite of tools designed to support both teens and their parents. At the heart of Instagram’s approach is the Teen Account, created with default privacy…
News Highlights: NerdzFactory, in partnership with Meta, is scaling up its Safe Online initiative across five Nigerian states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Oyo, in 2025 A major highlight of this year’s initiative is the introduction of Meta’s Teens Account, designed to protect young users by restricting access to age-appropriate content. As Nigeria accelerates into a digitally connected future, the need to safeguard its young population from online threats has never been more urgent. While digital platforms have unlocked vast opportunities for education, employment, and global interaction, they have also introduced growing risks such as cyberbullying, online scams, misinformation,…