Scholarship Offers 4-5 Years Of Support For ICT Education News Highlights: Prince (Dr.) Chris Odinaka Igwe has launched a specialised scholarship under the Chris Odinaka Igwe Foundation. The scholarship scheme aims to produce top Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts from Isuochi, Abia State. The inaugural edition will benefit 20 indigenes from the 9 communities of Isuochi and 5 non-indigenes, totaling 25 recipients. Prince (Dr.) Chris Odinaka Igwe, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Chrisnak Group of Companies, has instituted a specialised scholarship scheme aimed at producing top Information and Communications Technology (ICT) gurus expected to be game changers from this part of…
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.
ATCON Is The link Between Its Members And All Tiers Of Government In Nigeria News Highlights: ATCON is convening a landmark Strategic Stakeholders meeting with state commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Heads of ICT Agencies in Abuja. The meeting aims to harness states’ potential through technical efficiencies in the telecom and ICT sectors. Discussions at the meeting aimed at advancing broadband access, policy formulation, and sector development across Nigeria. The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) will hold a one-day Strategic Stakeholders meeting with the 36 state commissioners including the FCT, Permanent Secretaries & Heads…
TD Africa Recruited Some Of The Top Graduates Who Participated In The Training Programme News Highlights: TD Africa and Cisco partner for skill development. The training addresses the most sought-after skills in the African technology market. The programme highlights TD Africa’s commitment to bridging Africa’s skills gap. In its ongoing effort to close the growing skills gap in Africa’s technology sector, TD Africa, the continent’s largest technology distribution company, has partnered with Cisco to launch a month-long inaugural training programme. The programme, a pioneering initiative in the TD Academy training series, aimed to equip young minds with technical skills and…
–As The 2024 Nigeria Informal Economy Report Is Launched News Highlight: The 2024 Nigeria Informal Economy Report highlights that over 57.7% of informal business owners are under 34 years old. Moniepoint’s Managing Director emphasized the significant economic contribution of Nigeria’s informal sector to the GDP. FG highlighted plans to provide targeted interventions and legislative support to enhance economic inclusivity and empower informal business operators. Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing economic and financial inclusion in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasised that financial…
News Highlight: Airtel Nigeria’s new Smart Router transforms regular TVs into smart TVs. The SIM-based 4G capable Smart Router, can connect to 10 devices simultaneously. Priced at N25,000, the Smart Router offers 30 days of unlimited data. Airtel Nigeria has introduced the Airtel Smart Router, a 4G router that can connect up to 10 devices and offers the added benefit of transforming a regular television into a smart TV. The Airtel Smart Router is programmed to leverage both wireless and ethernet connections to provide users with a smart TV experience directly through their television screens. With embedded applications, users can…
News Highlight: Obstacles to the proposed 90,000km fibre deployment in Nigeria identified by telecom Stakeholders. State Governments should address challenges like informal Right of Way demands by hoodlums for the project to succeed. Call for the Private Sector to execute the project, especially with the World Bank expected to fund it. Nigeria’s telecom industry Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic cables across the country will encounter several obstacles, particularly from state governments, which could jeopardize the project. They believe that without resolving the current issues of Right of Way charges,…
PalmPay Is Committed To Driving Economic Empowerment In Nigeria News Highlights: PalmPay offers unlimited bank transfers allowing users to make transfers. The Fintech is committed to economic empowerment and financial inclusion of Nigerians. PalmPay’s significant growth and user base highlight its success in promoting a cashless payment ecosystem. In its ongoing commitment to promoting financial inclusion across Nigeria, leading fintech company PalmPay continues to offer its users unlimited free transfers to all banks. Introduced earlier this year, this feature, Digital TimesNG understands, allows users to make transfers to any bank in the country without incurring any fees. Chika Nwosu, PalmPay’s…
The New Samsung Galaxy Devices Elevate Galaxy AI to New Heights News Highlights: The Galaxy Z Fold6 enhances productivity with AI-powered features. Galaxy Z Flip6 offers customization and creativity options with AI features. The Galaxy Buds3 series enhances communication with AI. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Wednesday unveiled the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Buds3, and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at a well-attended Galaxy Unpacked event in Lagos. Digital TimesNG recalls that earlier this year, the tech giant, Samsung, ushered in the era of mobile AI with the introduction of Galaxy AI. Following the introduction of the new…
NeuRaL AI’s REACTOR Removes The Need For Complex Technical Setups And Expensive AI Expertise In the news: REACTOR is a ready-to-use data, and AI compute infrastructure, simplifying the deployment of GenAI for businesses of all sizes. REACTOR eliminates the need for self-hosting, complex infrastructure management, and extensive data science or machine learning expertise. Priced at N99k per month, REACTOR offers a dedicated virtual compute cluster, a user-friendly interface, and comprehensive support. NeuRaL AI, a Lagos-based company supporting organizations in building and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs), has developed and launched REACTOR, a composable, ready-to-use data and AI compute infrastructure. Digital…
In the news: TD Africa received multiple awards for its outstanding performance in after-sales support services. TD Africa is dedicated to driving digital transformation and bridging the digital divide through TaaS. Huawei introduced new solutions across various sectors leveraging AI technology and the Net5.5G target architecture. TD Africa Limited, the leading distributor of advanced technology solutions in Africa, was once again in the spotlight as it received multiple awards at the recently concluded Huawei Connect 2024, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event, themed “Accelerate Industrial Intelligence,” attracted policymakers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders. Among…