News Highlights: Airtel reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and introduced the Airtel Data Calculator to help customers manage data usage. The NCC engaged customers through interactive sessions to boost consumer awareness and confidence in the telecom sector. A renewed commitment to transparency, customer empowerment, and enhanced service delivery took centre stage in Abuja as Airtel Nigeria hosted the second edition of its Customer Forum, bringing together high-volume data users, 5G subscribers, industry stakeholders, and regulators for an interactive engagement on data usage and customer experience. The forum, themed “Understanding Your Data and Taking Control 2.0,” served as a strategic platform…
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 ranked among Nigeria’s top-performing MDAs Reforms in telecom regulation earn national recognition The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged as one of the Federal Government’s top-performing agencies, securing third position in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Commission earned the prestigious ranking following a rigorous evaluation of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across critical reform and governance benchmarks, including the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Score, Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Index, as well as official website performance metrics. According to the assessment, the…
News Highlights: Stakeholders called for stronger partnerships to tackle climate change and promote sustainability. Students showcased innovative waste-to-energy and recycling solutions, highlighting youth-driven climate action. As concerns over climate change continue to intensify, stakeholders across the public, private and environmental sectors have renewed calls for stronger partnerships to safeguard the planet and secure a sustainable future for coming generations. This call resonated at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, where Union Bank, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a symposium focused on environmental sustainability, climate action and youth empowerment. The event…
News Highlights: Samsung and TD Africa officially launched the Samsung Experience Centre in Lagos The launch reinforced the strategic partnership between Samsung and TD Africa Samsung and leading Sub-Saharan technology distributor, TD Africa, have reinforced their commitment to deepening consumer engagement and driving innovation in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem with the unveiling of the Samsung Experience Centre at the TD Africa Tec Experience Centre in Lagos. The exclusive unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, June 19, 2026, brought together top technology business leaders, CEOs, and other key industry stakeholders for an evening of high-level networking, insightful conversations, and immersive demonstrations of Samsung’s…
News Highlights: NITDA advocates digital sovereignty and indigenous AI development Stakeholders emphasise responsible AI governance and implementation The quest to position Nigeria as a leading force in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem took centre stage in Abuja as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) called for a decisive shift from technology consumption to indigenous innovation and responsible AI development. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026, hosted by Microsoft, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, underscored the imperative of digital sovereignty, insisting that Nigeria and the broader African continent must actively shape the future of artificial intelligence rather than merely…
News Highlights: Phase3 Telecom pledges continued investment in broadband infrastructure Firm endorses credible journalism and media development Phase3 Telecom, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has reiterated its resolve to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide through sustained investments in broadband infrastructure, saying its over two decades of strategic expansion have continued to power connectivity across the country. The Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, reaffirmed the company’s commitment while receiving members of the Executive Committee of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) during a courtesy visit to the company’s Abuja office on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Speaking during the…
News Highlights: Dr Fiona Ahmed Ahimie is set to become the first female President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Institute and Nigeria’s capital market. Ahead of her investiture, Dr Ahimie inaugurated the LeadHER Mentorship Session to empower emerging female professionals through mentorship, leadership development, networking, and career advancement opportunities. As preparations gather momentum for her historic investiture as the 14th President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Dr Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited, has launched the LeadHER Mentorship Session, an initiative aimed at nurturing…
News Highlights Access Bank launches a digital auto financing platform offering up to 90% vehicle financing with only 10% equity contribution. The initiative, developed in partnership with major automobile companies, aims to democratise vehicle ownership and deepen financial inclusion. Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s mobility landscape through innovative vehicle financing solutions that make car ownership more accessible to individuals and businesses. The initiative, unveiled in collaboration with CFAO Mobility, CIG Motors, Elizade Motors, Kewalram Chanrai Group, Mikano Motors, and Stallion Group, allows qualified customers to acquire brand-new or certified pre-owned vehicles with just a 10% equity…
News Highlights: Indwelt advocates for equitable sickle cell care as Nigeria bears the world’s highest disease burden The company links its CSR commitment to personal experiences with employees living with sickle cell disease As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, health advocates, caregivers, and affected families are drawing renewed attention to the urgent need for equitable access to care for people living with sickle cell disease, particularly in countries bearing the highest burden of the condition. This year’s theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” underscores a critical global challenge: ensuring that a…
Three Years of Performance, A Future of Greater Promise “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek As the political landscape gradually shifts towards the 2027 elections, the people of Umunneochi State Constituency will once again be called upon to make a critical decision about their future. In moments such as this, emotions, sentiments, and political rhetoric must give way to a more fundamental question: who has truly justified the mandate entrusted to him? For the people of Umunneochi, the answer is becoming increasingly evident. Three years ago,…