Author: Rommy Imah

News Highlights: DG of NITDA, urged tech experts and start-ups to partner with government in shaping regulations that balance innovation and stability. Inuwa highlighted the need for collective efforts to strengthen Africa’s digital economy by building infrastructure for cross-border data flow. Industry experts and tech start-ups have been called upon to collaborate with the government in shaping strong regulations that will drive human and infrastructural development, helping to unlock Africa’s vast potential. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, made this call at the second edition of the annual Moonshot Tech Conference 2024 which brought…

News Highlights: ALX, Africa’s leading tech learning accelerator, received the Outstanding Leader in Technology Accelerator Award at the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS). The summit featured notable contributions from ALX, including an empowering speech by Helen Eboagwu, ALX’s Manager of Operations, on work-life balance. ALX, Africa’s leading tech learning accelerator, has solidified its position as a pioneer in tech education and innovation by winning the Outstanding Leader in Technology Accelerator Award at the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS). Adebimpe Odunlana, ALX’s Partnership Lead, accepted the award at the event held at the…

News Highlights: Nnenna Lily Nwabufo has been appointed as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery at the African Development Bank Group. Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina praised Nwabufo’s extensive leadership experience, highlighting her deep knowledge of the Bank. The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Group has appointed Nnenna Lily Nwabufo as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, effective 04 October. Nwabufo, a Nigerian national and seasoned executive, brings over 33 years of expertise in financial management, budget planning, human resource management, corporate services, and regional operations. Since joining the Bank in 1991, she has…

-GOCOP President Charges New Members On Ridding The Media Space Of Fake News News Highlights: Former Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Yusuf Mamman, urged the country to embrace global financial inclusion. He challenged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to lead in raising awareness to help Nigeria achieve this integration. Yusuf Mamman, Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain, has charged the country to key into global financial inclusion even as he challenged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to lead in the awareness that may help Nigeria achieve this.  Mamman spoke as the chairman of the 2024 Annual General Conference…

News Highlights: Obafemi Banigbe, CEO of 9mobile, emphasized the importance of diversifying Nigeria’s economy beyond oil. Banigbe pointed out Nigeria’s rapidly expanding tech ecosystem, identifying it as the fastest-growing sector in the country. The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, has emphasized the critical role of Technology, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Creative sectors in driving Nigeria’s non-oil export growth. Speaking at the 2024 BNI National Business Conference held recently in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Banigbe stressed the importance of diversifying Nigeria’s economy through these key sectors. “Nigeria’s overdependence on oil has made the country highly vulnerable to global economic shocks and…

-Nine New Sophos XGS Firewall Appliances Feature Boosted Performance with Reduced Energy Consumption -Sophos Firewall Software Can Now Use Third-party Threat Intelligence Feeds for Extended Protection Against Cyberattacks News Highlights: Sophos has introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances tailored for midmarket and smaller businesses. The updated Sophos Firewall software now integrates third-party threat intelligence feeds, allowing organizations to customize their firewall security. Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions for combating cyberattacks, has launched nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances designed for midmarket and smaller businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new…

News Highlights: Techeconomy has launched the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS), which will debut with a free webinar on October 10, 2024. The TBS aims to explore the intersection of technology and business, offering insights into digital transformation, emerging tech trends, etc. Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS], reports Digital TimesNG. The startup provides its readers with Content-as-a-Service (CaaS), delivering insights on the latest developments in technology, business, and the economy while explaining their significance, functionality, and benefits. It is collaborating with ThinkingCap Consulting to innovate and develop the breakthroughs that brands need…

The future made a stunning debut at TECNO’s much-anticipated AI Launch event, which featured a star-studded lineup of tech influencers, actors, and industry leaders celebrating a significant advancement in technology. From the elegant atmosphere to the cutting-edge innovations, every aspect of the event reflected the pioneering spirit of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as TECNO introduced its inaugural AI-powered ecosystem. Hosted by the energetic Miss Techy, the event attracted prominent figures from the tech industry, including influencers like Izzi Boye, Valor Reviews, and Kagan Tech. The guest list also featured Nigerian celebrities such as Liquorose, Veekee James, and Kie Kie, creating a…

News Highlights: Huawei honoured Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and Konga Group, by presenting him with the first HUAWEI Mate XT in Africa. This gesture recognized Ekeh’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s tech sector and Africa’s digital transformation. Huawei, a global tech leader, has unveiled a revolutionary addition to its smartphone lineup—the HUAWEI Mate XT. This cutting-edge tri-fold phone, launched in September, has been recognized as the Best Smartphone globally. Before its release, this disruptive gadget had over 8 million pre-orders. Even though the lowest specification unit’s official pricing was $2800, the price per unit for the privileged few…

News Highlights: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied granting approval for Starlink’s decision to unilaterally increase its subscription packages. The Commission, citing violations of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and Starlink’s license conditions, has begun pre-enforcement action against the company. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied approving Starlink’s unilateral decision to increase its subscription packages and has consequently, commenced pre-enforcement action on the licensee. The Commission said in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at the NCC, and made available to Digital TimesNG on Tuesday afternoon that “The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its…