Author: Rommy Imah

News Highlights: NITDA and Renewed Hope Initiative Launch IT Centre in Ibadan to Empower Youth and Women First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Announces Plans for 10 More Centres Nationwide In a major stride toward empowering Nigerian youth and women through technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has commissioned a state-of-the-art IT Community Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. Digital TimesNG understands that the facility, located at the Oladipo Alayande School of Science in Oke-Bola, was named in honour of Mrs. Onikepo Akande, a celebrated daughter of Oyo State, and is designed to…

News Highlights: Nigeria Launches Startup Consultative Forum to Accelerate Startup Act Implementation NITDA Positions Startups as Central to National Development Nigeria has taken a significant step toward advancing its innovation landscape with the official launch of the Startup Consultative Forum, an initiative designed to fast-track the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) and reinforce the nation’s growing tech startup ecosystem. Speaking at the launch, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Barrister Emmanuel Edet, NITDA’s Acting Director of Regulation and Compliance, emphasized that the forum is more than a routine stakeholder…

News Highlights: Dr. Sam Chukwuka Onyeka launches book on Contemporary Banking Law and Practice Senator Anyim Pius Anyim praises Onyeka’s new book as a vital and timely resource Dr. Sam Chukwuka Onyeka, a banking law expert and Chairman of Compliance Publications Limited, publishers of Compliance Resources in Nigeria, has unveiled a landmark book titled ‘Contemporary Banking Law and Practice,’ offering what experts have hailed as one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking texts on the subject in recent Nigerian scholarship. Digital TimesNG reports that the book, which carries a distinguished foreword by Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, former Senate President and…

News Highlights: QNET condemns brand misuse and fraud Pledges stronger collaboration with EFCC to prevent further abuse Following recent concerns emerging from the arrest of several suspects in Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, QNET, a global leader in direct selling with a focus on wellness and lifestyle products, strongly distances itself from any illegal activities carried out by unauthorized individuals or groups misusing its name to mislead, exploit and defraud members of the Nigerian public. Digital TimesNG reports that QNET appreciates the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in apprehending those involved and is…

News Highlights: TD Africa graduated 400 young Nigerian women from its TecHERdemy tech training program. The program sparked a movement for inclusive tech leadership and empowerment across Africa. Yudala Heights came alive with celebration, purpose, and promise on April 17, 2025, as TD Africa, the leading tech distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, marked a major milestone: the graduation of 400 young Nigerian women from its transformative TecHERdemy program. After six intensive months of practical, hands-on training in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development, these women emerged not only as skilled professionals but as trailblazers in an industry ready for…

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, according to an official statement from the Vatican. He passed away peacefully this morning at 7:35am in his residence at Casa Santa Marta, within Vatican City. Digital TimesNG reports that the announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, at 9:45am. In a solemn declaration from the Casa Santa Marta, Cardinal Farrell said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. “His…

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated Mr. Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on his prestigious Award as the Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector for 2025. Digital TimesNG reports that in addition to the award which was given to him on Thursday, April 17 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Soneye was also recognised as the Overall Spokesman of the Year. In a release on Sunday, GOCOP President, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, commended Mr. Soneye’s exceptional achievement, describing it as a testament to his professionalism…

News Highlights: Nigeria positions itself as Africa’s digital launchpad, inviting global investors to tap into its youthful, tech-driven economy. GITEX Nigeria 2025 is set to spotlight innovation in Lagos and policy reforms in Abuja, showcasing the nation’s readiness to lead the digital future. With global attention turning toward Africa’s digital potential, Nigeria has stepped confidently into the spotlight, urging investors to seize the moment and partner with one of the continent’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems. Speaking at a high-level breakfast meeting during GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, delivered…

-Expands Total Assets To N41.5tn, Reports Profit After Tax Of N642.2bn News Highlights: Access Holdings grew total assets by 56% to N41.5tn, driven by strong loan and deposit growth. Despite higher taxes and costs, profit after tax rose 4% to N642.2bn in 2024. Despite mounting operational expenses and a sharp increase in tax obligations, Access Holdings Plc closed the 2024 financial year with a resilient performance, underpinned by significant growth in earnings and a robust balance sheet. According to its audited financial statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the group reported a profit after tax of N642.2bn,…

News Highlights: Gold Chinyere Ike became the first woman from Umuerim-Umukparo Mbala to fly, turning a childhood dream into national inspiration. Air Peace celebrated her viral story with a village visit and free tickets, reinforcing its mission to make air travel accessible to all Nigerians. What began as a childhood fantasy beneath the skies of Mbala Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, turned into a viral story of inspiration and pride, one that has now captured the attention of a nation. Gold Chinyere Ike, a nursing graduate and entrepreneurial farmer, made history as the first woman from…