News Highlights: ALTON, NCC, and LASIMRA launched the Tower Enumeration Project to identify and address distressed telecom infrastructure in Lagos. The agencies reaffirmed their commitment to a unified regulatory strategy to enhance compliance, safety, and seamless connectivity. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure through enhanced regulatory collaboration, reports Digital TimesNG. In a high-level meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, ALTON engaged with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) to discuss key industry concerns, including tower enumeration, regulatory compliance, and…
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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: Government and industry leaders emphasize collaboration to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and expand telecommunications access. Key initiatives, including Project BRIDGE and Project 774, aim to connect millions of Nigerians and drive digital inclusion. The urgent need to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and expand telecommunications access to unserved and underserved communities took centre stage at the Industry-Focused Stakeholder’s Engagement Session of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in Lagos on Thursday. Digital TimesNG reports that the event brought together key industry players, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to advancing digital inclusion across the country. Speaking at the event, the Honourable…
News Highlights: QNET won three Silver Stevie Awards for its impact on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovation. Its Green Legacy Programme, plastic pollution efforts with VeryNile, and the sustainable OMNI Watch were key highlights. QNET, a global direct-selling company specializing in lifestyle and wellness, has earned three Silver Stevie Awards for its contributions to environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and product innovation, Digital TimesNG can report. Recognized at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, QNET was honoured for its Green Legacy Programme, its efforts to combat plastic pollution through the VeryNile partnership, and the Bernhard H. Mayer OMNI Watch—a luxury timepiece made…
News Highlights: The B’Odogwu platform, has generated over N150 billion in revenue within four months, replacing the NICIS system. Its success at the PTML Command has paved the way for expansion to other customs commands. The Port and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported remarkable revenue growth following the introduction of the B’Odogwu platform. Launched four months ago by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the innovative system has generated over N150 billion in revenue between November 11, 2024, and March 4, 2025. Speaking in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of PTML,…
News Highlights: Strategic Technology Partnership Zinox’s Proven Track Record In a bid to strengthen its technological capabilities, Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s leading energy supplier, recently visited Zinox Technologies, the nation’s foremost indigenous technology company. Digital TimesNG reports that the visit underscored Seplat’s commitment to equipping its workforce with cutting-edge solutions through a strategic partnership. The Seplat team, led by Iniabasi Ekpo, IT Site Lead, and Oyebola Chukwunyem, IT Customer Experience Lead, was warmly received by Kelechi Eze-Okonta, Managing Director of Zinox Technologies, and her team. During the visit, the Seplat delegation toured Zinox’s state-of-the-art facility, gaining firsthand insight into the company’s…
News Highlights: Expanding Financial Inclusion Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Economy PalmPay and AfriGO have announced a strategic partnership to enhance financial inclusion, empower underserved communities, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, even as the collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million AfriGO cards to Nigerians. AfriGO Card, powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), is a homegrown payment solution designed to bolster financial sovereignty. Digital TimesNG reports that by leveraging AfriGO’s infrastructure, PalmPay is creating more payment options by providing solutions tailored specifically to local market needs. PalmPay’s commitment…
News Highlights: Zoho Launches Projects Plus for Smarter Project Management AI & Data-Driven Efficiency at a Competitive Price Zoho Corporation, a global technology leader, has introduced ‘Projects Plus’, an advanced and flexible platform designed to enhance project management for mid-sized and large organizations, reports Digital TimesNG. By seamlessly integrating four core Zoho applications—Projects, WorkDrive, Analytics, and Sprints—Projects Plus empowers teams with asynchronous collaboration, efficient file management, real-time business intelligence, and support for both Agile and Waterfall workflows. Zoho Projects experienced rapid growth in 2024, doubling its revenue, with 55% of new users switching from Microsoft Projects and JIRA. Building on…
News Highlights: QNET’s Commitment to Bridging Financial Disparities for Women Financial Inclusion and Women’s Economic Empowerment As gender disparities in financial access continue, QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle direct-selling company, is strengthening its efforts to close the gap through entrepreneurship, reports Digital TimesNG. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, QNET is embracing this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” promoting direct selling as a powerful tool for women’s financial independence. Recent findings from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 2024 report highlight the severity of financial exclusion among women. Despite making up nearly half of the global population, 40% of…
–Pledges To Drive Digital Transformation And Bridge Africa’s Skills Gap News Highlights: Darey.io to Launch New Tech Hub in Yaba, Lagos Bridging the Skills Gap and Expanding Tech Training in Africa Darey.io, a ground-breaking platform at the forefront of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to seamlessly transition into the tech industry, has concluded plans to open a new tech hub in Yaba, Lagos. Digital TimesNG reports that this new hub scheduled to officially open on March 15, 2025, is designed to drive digital transformation, foster collaboration, and provide startups, businesses, and individuals with AI-driven solutions and workforce development programmes. Addressing…
News Highlights: Strengthening Industry Collaboration for Digital Transformation Growth of Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for stronger industry collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, highlighting innovation and policy as essential drivers of sustainable growth, reports DigitalTimesNG. Speaking at The Omniverse Summit 2025 which took place in Lagos, Inuwa, who was represented by NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr Aristotle Onumo, said Nigeria has the potential to become a global digital powerhouse through coordinated efforts among stakeholders. According to Inuwa, Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is…