News Highlights: NITDA is deepening global partnerships to drive innovation and expand startup support across Nigeria. A potential collaboration with SGgrow and JICA aims to boost investment and connect Nigerian startups to global markets. As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is strengthening its push for international collaborations to accelerate innovation and support inclusive growth. This drive was at the heart of a recent high-level meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja with Mr. Hiro Mashita, founder of SGgrow—an investment firm focused on identifying and supporting promising Nigerian startups and linking them to…
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.
News Highlights: NCC held a stakeholder forum to address unutilised airtime and data on inactive mobile lines. Subscribers will now have 12 months to reclaim unused credit if they can prove ownership. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held a virtual Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Abuja on Tuesday, where it reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory clarity. The forum held to address the issue of unutilised and unclaimed recharges (for airtime and data) in the telecommunications sector, marks a significant move toward refining regulatory practices in the interest of consumers and operators alike. With the core of the forum’s…
News Highlights: The duo are in a strategic partnership to enhance Cybersecurity in Africa The partnership will provide comprehensive Cybersecurity and Compliance Solutions Mart Networks Group, a prominent value-added distributor operating across the Middle East and Africa, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Infopercept, a leading managed security services provider known for its platform-led solutions. Digital TimesNG reports that through this partnership, Mart Networks will distribute Infopercept’s key cybersecurity platforms—Invinsense Offensive Extended Detection and Response (OXDR), focused on threat exposure management, and Invinsense Govern Secure Optimize and Strengthen (GSOS), designed for security compliance management—across East and West Africa.…
News Highlights: Dr. Evans Woherem’s “Building a New Africa” calls for a united, self-reliant continent rooted in visionary leadership and sustainable development. The book offers a bold roadmap for Africa’s transformation, drawing from its rich history and proposing a Pan-African model for the future. Dr. Evans Woherem, a renowned scholar and thought leader, has unveiled his latest book, “Building a New Africa,” urging Africans worldwide to rethink the continent’s future and unite in shaping a new chapter of progress, self-reliance, and shared prosperity, reports Digital TimesNG. A timely and thought-provoking publication that offers more than just a history lesson; Building…
News Highlights: TD Africa partners with EcoFlow to revolutionize power access Launch EcoFlow products to empower and promote sustainability TD Africa has partnered with EcoFlow, a global energy leader, to introduce an innovative range of portable, eco-friendly power solutions, reports Digital TimesNG. This collaboration delivers reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access for homes, businesses, and underserved communities across the country. At the official launch event in Lagos, TD Africa’s Coordinating Managing Director, Mrs. Chioma Chimere, emphasized the transformative impact of the partnership. “We are redefining power access in Nigeria with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions designed for convenience and long-term impact. “This…
News Highlights: Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a Guinness World Record by painting a 12,303.87-square-meter canvas, promoting autism and mental health awareness. Leaders and dignitaries praised his achievement, highlighting the power of talent, inclusivity, and the role of art in inspiring positive change. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old Nigerian artist, has received the Guinness World Record certificate for the largest artwork by an individual. Digital TimesNG reports that on November 24, 2024, he painted a 12,303.87-square-meter canvas, surpassing the previous 9,632-square-meter record. His project promotes autism and mental health awareness. At the certificate presentation, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hanatu…
News Highlights: Fraudulent investment schemes now attract a minimum ₦20 million fine, a 10-year prison term, or both. The new law strengthens cryptocurrency regulation and enables states to access capital market funding for infrastructure. Promoters and operators of prohibited investment schemes now face a penalty of at least ₦20 million, a 10-year prison term, or both. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, issued this warning on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Abuja. He emphasized that fraudulent investment schemes and market manipulation will no longer be tolerated as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes full…
News Highlights: Governor Soludo flagged off the construction of a 35-kilometre access road to the Second Niger Bridge, enhancing connectivity between Anambra and Delta States. The project aligns with Soludo’s vision of integrating smart technology into infrastructure to improve road efficiency and public service delivery. The Managing Director and CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing infrastructure development, citing the launch of the construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge, which connects Delta and Anambra States. The 35-kilometre road project was officially flagged-off Tuesday by…
News Highlights: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana led West Africa’s telecom market in 2024, accounting for 62.24% of total mobile subscriptions. MTN Nigeria remained the region’s dominant telecom operator, surpassing the combined subscriptions of all telcos in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana have emerged as the biggest telecom markets among 15 countries in West Africa in 2024, according to a report in the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (West Africa), which ranked the leading telcos in West Africa, based on the most recently available data on their mobile subscriptions. The report indicated that, with 169,044,258 mobile…
News Highlights: The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched Sankore, a £1.9 million initiative to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in West Africa. Sankore will support research funds, innovation councils, and commercialization efforts while fostering UK partnerships with Nigeria and Ghana. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST), and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology (MEST) have officially launched Sankore, a £1.9 million initiative designed to strengthen science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) ecosystems in West Africa. Sankore, part of the UK- Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships (ATIP) Programme…