News Highlights: ExpressPay eliminates payment delays and service disruptions by enabling real-time internet subscription renewals. The SeerBit–Spectranet partnership enhances customer experience through secure, seamless, and accurate digital payments. SeerBit, a leading Pan-African payment solutions provider, has partnered with Spectranet, Nigeria’s pioneer 4G LTE broadband service provider, to launch ExpressPay—a seamless, efficient, and secure payment solution designed to transform internet subscription and renewal processes. One of the persistent challenges faced by internet users is service downtime caused by delays in payment processing after subscription renewal. This issue, often resulting from the lack of real-time payment validation, has long frustrated subscribers. Moreover,…
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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.
–To Empower A Future-Ready Workforce With Digital Skills News Highlights: Anambra State launches the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) to provide free digital skills training to over one million residents and indigenes. Through the SID Academy and community-based Mini Hubs, participants can access 32 in-demand tech courses, with no prior experience required. In a bold move to transform Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Government—led by the visionary Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID). This pioneering program seeks…
News Highlights: Oluwaseun Dania Recognized as a Top 50 Most Influential Person of African Descent (MIPAD) for Philanthropy & Social Impact. The Founder of the Oluwaseun Dania International Foundation is recognised for driving change in Nigeria. Oluwaseun Dania, a visionary entrepreneur, multi-sector leader, and passionate advocate for sustainable development, has been recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Philanthropy & Social Impact category. This prestigious global recognition, organised in support of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent, celebrates individuals creating meaningful change through purpose-driven leadership. The Most Influential People…
News Highlights: PalmPay promotes contactless payments to boost financial inclusion. With 35M+ users, PalmPay drives innovation with secure contactless cards. Leading full-service digital bank, PalmPay, has reiterated its commitment to shaping the future of payments in Nigeria by championing the widespread adoption of contactless-enabled payment terminals. Digital TimesNG reports that this pledge was highlighted at the recently concluded BusinessDay Future of Payment Conference, themed “Fintech Evolution: Gateway to Payments.” BusinessDay Publisher, Frank Aigbogun in his opening remarks, stressed that the next wave of fintech innovation must go beyond speed, safety, and simplicity. He emphasized the importance of building trust, fostering…
News Highlights: TD Africa and Huawei launch strategic Installer Workshop to drive eKit adoption Initiative aimed at bridging the gap between technology and execution In a strategic move to drive the widespread adoption of Huawei’s eKit solution across Africa, TD Africa — the continent’s leading technology distributor — partnered with global tech powerhouse Huawei to host an exclusive Installer Workshop on April 30th at the Huawei Experience Centre, Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Digital TimesNG reports that far more than a routine industry gathering, the workshop was a targeted initiative designed to educate, empower, and onboard a new wave of certified installers.…
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, following the resignation of Oluseyi Kumapayi (FCA) from the Board. Access Holdings said in a statement that Adeyemi’s appointment received the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and took effect on April 15, 2025, adding that the appointment is aimed at enhancing the Board’s diversity and strengthening its collective expertise. “This strategic addition integrates deep leadership experience across education, finance, and corporate governance into our decision-making framework,” the company noted. Mrs. Adeyemi brings to the Board over three decades of experience spanning…
News Highlights: NPAN Commends Tribunal’s Decision on Meta Fine Call for Stronger Digital Regulation and Global Alignment The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has lauded the recent decision of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to uphold the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Digital TimesNG reports that the fine, levied by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), followed a 30-month investigation between 2021 and 2023 into Meta’s alleged unauthorised data sharing and discriminatory practices against Nigerian users. In a statement jointly signed by NPAN President,…
–Initiative To Drive Inclusive Growth And Climate-Resilient Infrastructure In Nigeria The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Nigeria, committing approximately $650 million annually from 2025 to 2030 to support economic transformation, resilience, and inclusive prosperity, reports Digital TimesNG. According to a statement released on Thursday via its official website, the Bank will invest $2.95 billion over the first four years of the strategy. This funding is expected to be bolstered by an additional $3.21 billion in co-financing from development partners. The CSP is anchored on two core priorities: boosting sustainable, climate-smart…
News Highlights: NITDA hosted its first Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop to align efforts toward 70% literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030. Outcomes: central data system, stakeholder mapping, and a new working group to drive inclusive, scalable digital literacy nationwide. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has convened the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop with the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” Held over two days, Digital TimesNG reports that the workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, civil society, development partners, and academia to build a united…
–Reinforces Commitment To ESG Leadership And Impact News Highlights: MTN Nigeria Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Showcasing Leadership in ESG Compliance and Early Adoption of IFRS Standards. Company Reports Tangible Progress in ESG Performance and Community Impact. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, Digital TimesNG reports. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Report underscores MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to sustainability, transparency, and shared value creation through strategic ESG integration and responsible business practices. Notably, this 2024 edition, its second consecutive sustainability report as early adopters of the IFRS Sustainability…