—-As Assppaa-Isbors Platforms Limited Expresses Gratitude For A Successful Event News Highlights: The Science Teachers’ Championship was officially launched in Abia State to enhance STEM education in the state. The initiative includes financial rewards for outstanding science teachers and students. The Abia State Government, in collaboration with ASSPPAA-ISBORS Platforms Limited, on Thursday, officially unveiled the Science Teachers’ Championship, aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across schools in the state. Digital TimesNG reports that Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, while speaking at the unveiling ceremony, held at Ibeku High School, Umuahia,…
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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.
News Highlights: ProjKonnect’s N375m sponsorship deal will be executed through a revenue-sharing scheme Sponsorship includes active participation in the annual conference and the newly introduced Digital Africa 100 Awards ProjKonnect Integrated Systems Limited (ProjKonnect), an EduTech company leading the way in university students’ networking and empowerment across Africa, has announced its partnership-driven sponsorship of the next five editions of the annual Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition. Digital TimesNG reports that the sponsorship, to be paid for via a revenue-sharing scheme, is worth N375 million over the five years under review, 2025-2029. Mr. Paul Ojo, CEO of ProjKonnect, announced this on…
News Highlights: Tariff adjustment is for sustainability and fair pricing Adjustment reinforces NCC’s commitment to consumer protection and industry growth The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that its approval of tariff adjustments for network operators was in response to prevailing market conditions, Digital TimesNG can report. The NCC said in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka that this move is in line with the Commission’s mandate under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), which empowers it to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators. The Commission said that…
News Highlights: Smartphone Penetration and Internet Connectivity Drive Mobile Money Growth PalmPay Expands with High Transaction Success and Financial Inclusion Efforts Mr. Chika Nwosu, Managing Director, PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading Mobile Money Operator (MMO), has identified smartphone penetration, internet connectivity and innovative technologies as key factors that are crucial to increased access to mobile money services in Nigeria. MMOs are financial service providers licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to offer mobile-based financial services. They facilitate the transfer of funds, payments, and other banking-related services through mobile devices. Speaking during a media roundtable held at the company’s head office…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to financial institutions that remain indebted to the operators. The NCC said on Wednesday in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, and made available to Digital TimesNG, that this action will take effect if outstanding invoices are not settled by Monday, January 27, 2025. The telecom regulatory body, in line with its mandate to safeguard consumer interests, informs the public that access to USSD platforms provided by affected financial institutions may be disrupted…
News Highlights: Programme to empower civil servants for digital transformation Programme is part of FG’s ambitious National Digital Literacy Goals The Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies. Digital TimesNG reports that this initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The programme aims to equip civil servants with the necessary skills to effectively utilise digital technologies, thereby improving their productivity…
News Highlights: The MoU will strengthen Consumer Protection and Fair Competition It will ensure Streamlined Regulatory Framework The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have formalized a ground-breaking partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Digital TimesNG gathered that this milestone agreement underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and fostering a transparent and competitive telecommunications industry in Nigeria. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony which took place at the FCCPC headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), highlighted the significance…
News Highlights: PalmPay achieved a notable Customer Experience (CX) score of 81.6, ranking among the top fintech platforms in the region. The Fintech Company excelled in the six key pillars of excellence assessed by KPMG: Integrity, Resolution, Expectations, Time & Effort, Personalisation, and Empathy. PalmPay, a top Africa-focused fintech platform, has been recognised in the 2024 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey for providing outstanding customer service and outperforming traditional banks in key areas. Digital TimesNG reports that the survey highlights PalmPay’s strong performance across multiple stages of the customer journey, with customers praising the platform’s seamless transaction…
News Highlights: Afreximbank’s Commitment to Youth Empowerment Strategic Focus on Youth Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has strengthened efforts to create more empowerment opportunities for Africa’s youth, emphasizing that the continent’s future and global socio-economic relevance depend on its young generation. Benedict Okey Oramah, President of the Bank, stated this at the 5th edition of youth summit organised by Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), a pan-African non-governmental organization, in Abuja on the theme “Connecting Africa through Youth Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation.” Over the years, youth representatives from 91 countries, officials of Federal and State governments, development partners,…
News Highlights: Ekeh dismissed fresh lawsuit as baseless Ekeh expressed surprise at Femi Falana (SAN)’s continued media trial approach Chairman of Zinox Group, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, while responding to phone inquiries from journalists regarding a new lawsuit reported by Sahara Reporters against his companies, staff, wife, and himself, dismissed the purported suit as “baseless forum shopping.” Ekeh expressed shock that Femi Falana (SAN), counsel to Benjamin Joseph of Citadel Oracle Concepts Ltd—an Enugu native based in Ibadan—continues to engage in media trials over the same case he withdrew last year after allegedly misleading the former Attorney General of the…