News Highlights: Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, strongly condemned former Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for making statements that incite violence and unrest. Matawalle issued a stern warning, urging Amaechi to stop making inflammatory remarks that threaten national peace and stability. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has strongly condemned recent statements by Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among Nigerians. Dr. Matawalle issued a firm warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to refrain from making inflammatory comments that could jeopardize…
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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.
…Vows Unrelenting Support in Northwest Security Drive News Highlights: Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering dedication to combating banditry and achieving lasting peace in the North-West region. Dr. Matawalle oversaw the official handover of 10 operational vehicles, including 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, donated by the Sokoto State Government. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has reiterated the Federal Government’s steadfast dedication to combating banditry and achieving lasting peace in the North-West region. While attending security engagements in Sokoto State on Friday, October…
News Highlights: Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s DG, revealed that the agency’s partnership with JICA has significantly elevated Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This collaboration has resulted in the training of 112 startup founders and the creation of over 300 jobs. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has revealed that the Agency’s collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has positioned Nigeria’s startup ecosystem on the global stage. Inuwa made this statement during a meeting with JICA President, Dr. Akihiko Tanaka when he visited the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in Abuja, a…
…As The Minister Of State Embarks On Extensive Security Assessment Tour Of North West News Highlights: Minister of State for Defence, emphasized the Federal Government’s dedication to restoring peace in the North West and across Nigeria. Throughout the tour, Dr. Matawalle reassured various communities of increased military presence, including new personnel deployments. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has assured the people of the North West that the Federal Government is committed to restoring peace in the region and across Nigeria, and will not relent in its efforts until this is achieved. The Minister, during…
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…