News Highlights: Presidential Commendation for NASENI’s Transformative Impact on Youth Empowerment and National Development NASENI Sets Governance Benchmark with Digital Innovation and Industrialization Drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accorded special recognition to the management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its outstanding contribution to the Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda. In his nationwide broadcast to mark the second anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Tinubu commended NASENI—under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu—for implementing numerous high-impact projects and programmes. He noted that these initiatives are playing a vital…
Author: 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: AI Without Governance Is a National Risk A Unified, Multi-Stakeholder Approach Is Urgent As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the global digital landscape, two prominent technology leaders have issued urgent warnings and strategic calls for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a unified, governance-driven approach to AI development, emphasizing that trust, regulation, and cybersecurity are more important than ever. At the 2025 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit & Leadership Award (ABoICT 2025), held over the weekend in Lagos, Professor Adewale Peter Obadare, Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, and Amrich Singhal, Chief Operating Officer of Spectranet, independently but…
News Highlights: Digital Transformation in Healthcare Scalable Model for Nationwide Impact The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a significant step toward transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria with the commissioning of an e-Health Project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, Ondo State. Speaking at the official commissioning, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the project reflects the Commission’s commitment to leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to modernize the healthcare sector and enhance service delivery across the country. “This commissioning attests to our collective efforts to harness the power of ICT to improve and…
News Highlights: Anambra Ranked Among Top Three States in E-Governance Nationwide Recognition validates Soludo’s Digital Vision for a Smart Mega-City Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a frontrunner in digital transformation, emerging among Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The report, a joint publication by Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS), places Anambra alongside Lagos and Enugu as leaders in the adoption and implementation of e-governance practices that enhance accountability, transparency, and service delivery. Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, in his remarks,…
News Highlights: EMOSIM’s eSIM technology allows users to access mobile networks in over 190 countries without physical SIM cards or roaming fees. The launch was widely celebrated as a practical outcome of Nigeria’s forward-thinking telecom policies, with strong endorsements from regulatory leaders and private sector players. EMOSIM, a pioneering mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), officially launched its global eSIM product in Lagos on Wednesday, positioning Nigeria at the forefront of digital innovation and global connectivity, reports Digital TimesNG. At a well-attended event graced by telecom regulators, private sector leaders, and innovation advocates, EMOSIM’s Chairman and Founder, Mr. Jimmy Eboma, described…
By Rommy IMAH As May 29, 2025, draws near, Abians at home and in the diaspora have every reason to celebrate the remarkable strides made under the visionary leadership of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State. In just two years on the saddle, Governor Otti has not only redefined governance through purposeful leadership but has also delivered impactful projects and policies that are restoring the pride of Abia as God’s Own State. From Umuahia to Aba, from Bende to Umunneochi, the transformation is visible and measurable. Governor Otti’s administration has become synonymous with transparency, strategic infrastructure…
News Highlights: Dr. Evelyn A. Lewis has been recognized as one of Nigeria’s 50 Most Valuable Personalities in the Digital Economy. Lewis is recognized for his outstanding leadership in digital innovation and human capital development across Africa. Dr. Evelyn A. Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of SBTS Group, has been named one of Nigeria’s “50 Most Valuable Personalities in the Digital Economy,” an annual recognition organized by Knowhow Media, publishers of ITEdgeNews.Africa to honour and celebrate individuals who have significantly advanced Nigeria’s digital transformation over the past decade. Dr. Lewis’s recognition underscores his visionary leadership in fostering Africa-focused digital innovation, promoting…
News Highlights: The NCC now requires all telecom operators to publicly disclose the causes, affected areas, and estimated restoration times for major service outages. Operators must provide proportional compensation, such as service validity extensions, when outages persist beyond 24 hours. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive requiring telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers about major service outages on their networks, Digital TimesNG reports. The NCC through a statement signed by its Ag. Head, Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, directed that operators must disclose the cause(s) of the service disruption, the affected area(s), and the estimated time…
News Highlights: Nigeria must decentralize digital infrastructure and invest in human capital to close service gaps and retain talent. Benue State is positioning itself as a digital leader, with Governor Hyacinth Alia unveiling initiatives such as free fibre optic RoW, 276 e-commerce hubs, and digital training for 50,000 youths. At the 2025 “50 Most Valuable Personalities in Digital Economy” awards and colloquium hosted by Knowhow Media, prominent voices in Nigeria’s tech and policy space made an urgent case for intentional investment in digital infrastructure, skills development, and inclusive policy frameworks to reshape the country’s economic future. Delivering the keynote on…
News Highlights: Professor Abiodun Adebayo, Scientific Advisor to QNET and key contributor to the research carried out on the Amezcua wellness range, was honoured by the National Academy of Science for his groundbreaking research in biochemistry and alternative health. Adebayo’s induction marks a major step forward in promoting health and wellness innovation research across Africa and strongly aligns with QNET’s mission and core values. QNET, a leading global wellness and lifestyle company headquartered in Hong Kong, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Professor Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo on his induction into the prestigious Nigerian Academy of Science. Professor Adebayo, who is a…