News Highlights: Adonu in historic achievement in airtime and data distribution Becomes a beacon of inspiration and regional pride In a remarkable display of excellence, Kingsley Ifeanyi Adonu, a leading MTN Nigeria partner from Enugu State, has shattered records to claim the top prize at the 2024 MTN Nigeria Partners Award. Adonu emerged as the number one partner in airtime and data distribution across Nigeria, a monumental achievement that marks the first time a partner from the Southeast has reached such heights in the history of MTN Nigeria. This victory is not just a personal milestone for Adonu but a…
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.
—For Remarkable Conflict Resolution Efforts Engr. Chief Richard Chukwuedozie Imah was on Wednesday recognized with an ambassadorial award as a United Nations Ambassador for Peace, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to conflict resolution and community harmony. He was presented with the Chartered Fellowship Award by the International Association of World Peace Advocates of the United Nations Peace Volunteers at a ceremony that took place at the palace of Ezeigbo Ejigbo, Eze Nicholas Emenike Njoku. By this award, Chief Richard Chukwuedozie Imah, who is also the Onowu (traditional prime minister) of Ndigbo Ejigbo becomes an Eminent Peace Ambassador of the United Nations…
News Highlights: Ozi, a new app unveiled on Monday, introduces a transformative approach to package delivery by connecting travelers with individuals needing to send packages. With rigorous user verification processes, real-time package tracking, and optional insurance for high-value items, Ozi prioritizes security and reliability. Ozi (www.ozionline.com), a pioneer community-driven delivery app, was on Monday, unveiled to offer users a new way to send packages and earn extra cash, reports Digital TimesNG. By connecting people traveling with those needing package delivery, Ozi turns everyday trips into profitable opportunities, aiming to disrupt the global parcel delivery industry, also known as the Courier,…
Excitement is in the air as the grading of about 10 rural feeder roads and filling of two collapsed roads across some wards in Umunneochi Local Government Area has commenced in earnest in fulfilment of the promise made late November by the Mayor of Umunneochi Local Government Area, Chief Sunday Afurobi. In the meantime, the dropping of red soils in the affected roads within Phase 1 of the Umunneochi Road Maintenance Schedule for December 2024, has commenced, including filling of the bad tarred spots along Amuda- Umuaku and Amuda- Mbala roads to enhance easy and speedy movement by motorists and…
News Highlights: NCC’s Commitment to A2P Messaging Ecosystem Stakeholder Collaboration and Feedback Acknowledging the critical role of Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging in today’s digital ecosystem, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to balancing the interests of three of its key stakeholders: the government, consumers, and industry licensees, reports Digital TimesNG. The NCC explained that whereas for the government, A2P messaging provides a reliable medium to deliver public services and updates efficiently, for consumers, it ensures timely and secure access to essential information and creates opportunities for innovation, competition, and sustainable growth for the industry. Speaking at a virtual…
-KongaFM set to revolutionize media and commerce in Nigeria News Highlights: Konga is set to debut KongaFM in January 2025, an innovative radio station blending technology, entertainment, and commerce. KongaFM aims to revolutionize marketing communications and amplify consumer engagement across industries like FMCG, electronics, and digital solutions. Konga, a leading composite e-commerce group, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered KongaFM radio station in Lagos, reports Digital TimesNG. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce…
…Despite Government Disruption, LockBit Dominated Incident Response Cases in First Half of 2024 News Highlights: Surge in Abuse of “Living off the Land” Binaries (LOLBins) LockBit Ransomware and Compromised Credentials Dominate Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has unveiled its latest report, “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active Adversary Report,” offering a detailed analysis of evolving attack methods and adversary tactics observed during the first half of 2024. The data, derived from nearly 200 incident response (IR) cases from across both the Sophos X-Ops IR team and Sophos X-Ops Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, found that attackers are leveraging…
News Highlights: The Whitepaper proposes regulatory frameworks to combat online harms in Nigeria. It invites input from regulators, civil society, businesses, and the public to foster a safe and inclusive digital ecosystem. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the release of a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG reports that the document, developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit organization, addresses the growing challenge of online harm in the country. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA said in a…
News Highlights: Google’s 2024 Year in Search highlights Nigerians’ keen interest in politics, entertainment, and music. Nigerians explored recipes, movie titles, song lyrics, and personal development, with questions like “How much is dollar to naira today? Google has unveiled the findings of its 2024 Year in Search for Nigeria, showcasing the most popular searches, notable individuals, actors, musicians, topics, questions, and other subjects that captured Nigerians’ attention during the course of the year. Digital TimesNG reports that Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see,…
News Highlights: Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO of Konga Group, identified major challenges hindering e-commerce growth in Nigeria. Despite these hurdles, he remains optimistic about the sector’s potential, citing the tech-savvy and youthful population as a key driver. Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO of Africa’s foremost online shopping platform, Konga Group, has expressed optimism in the E-commerce sector despite the current challenges facing the e-commerce business in Nigeria and most parts of the African continent. Speaking at the 6th Edition of Nigeria sales conference organized by George Emetuche, the CEO of the Selling Champion Ltd, held at the Welcome Centre Hotel Lagos,…