News Highlights: London’s Mayor Leads Landmark Trade Mission to Lagos Major UK-Nigeria Tech Summit Sparks Cross-Border Partnerships London & Partners, the city’s official growth agency, has this week brought 26 high-growth companies operating across enterprise, sustainability, and fintech to Nigeria as part of its Grow London Global programme. This initiative forms a major part of a broader trade mission led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. With a clear focus on strengthening London’s economic, cultural, and innovation ties with Lagos, the mission is supported by the British Deputy High Commission and the Department for Business and Trade in Lagos.…
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.
As part of the global observance of World PR Day 2025, The Newmark Group, a leading Pan-African integrated marketing communications firm, in collaboration with the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), will host a high-level hybrid event in Lagos on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The event will explore the global theme, “Building Bridges & Navigating Polarisation.” In an era marked by deep societal divisions, the need for meaningful communication has never been more critical. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024, societal polarisation ranks among the top ten global risks over the next decade, posing serious threats to…
News Highlights: AI as a Strategic Partner, Not a Threat Progressive, Collaborative Regulation of AI The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged business leaders in Nigeria to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic partner in innovation and economic advancement, rather than perceiving it as a threat to human jobs. Speaking at the BusinessDay CEO Forum Nigeria held in Lagos, during a high-level panel session titled “Builders of the New Nigeria – Stories of Scale, Grit, and Innovation,” Inuwa challenged the traditional mindset of AI as merely a tool for automation. He…
News Highlights: Nigeria Targets 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 Digital Innovation Anchors Tinubu’s Economic Agenda At the heart of Nigeria’s economic recovery lies a bold, people-centered strategy: empowering every Nigerian with digital literacy. This was the resounding message from Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), as he addressed business leaders at the BusinessDay CEO Forum in Lagos. Speaking on the topic “Nigeria’s Journey to a Digital Economy,” Inuwa made it clear that digital literacy is not a luxury but a foundational requirement for national development. “Digital literacy is the foundation of our digital…
News Highlights: Samsung Elevates Foldables with AI and Performance Compact, Personalized Innovation with Enhanced FlexWindow In a bold leap forward in foldable technology, Samsung Electronics has unveiled its most advanced Galaxy Z series yet. At the heart of this announcement is the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable device to date, designed to deliver ultra-premium performance fused with intelligent features. Alongside it are the Galaxy Z Flip7, Z Flip7R, and the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, all emphasizing portability, AI-enhanced productivity, and immersive design. Galaxy Z Fold7: Performance Meets Intelligence Positioned as the ideal blend of smartphone convenience and…
-NSA, EFCC, NITDA, Stakeholders Chart Unified Path at National Cybersecurity Conference News Highlights: Nigeria Establishes National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre EFCC to Launch Cybersecurity Research Centre by 2026 Amid rising concerns over digital threats in Nigeria’s fast-evolving technological landscape, the Federal Government has declared its resolve to fortify the country’s cyberspace with robust policies, strengthened institutions, and coordinated national efforts. This commitment took centre stage at the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC) held in Abuja on Wednesday, a two-day event jointly organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The conference,…
News Highlights: FG Targets 95% Digital Literacy by 2030 UBEC, NITDA, and NERDC Join Forces to Embed Digital Skills in Basic Education In a renewed drive to transform Nigeria into a digitally proficient nation, the Federal Government has intensified its campaign to embed digital literacy at all levels of education, with a bold target of achieving 95% digital literacy by 2030 and 70% by 2027. This was reaffirmed by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, during a high-level collaborative session with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Speaking at the meeting, Inuwa said…
As the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills continues to surge, many developing nations are grappling with how best to equip their youth for the future of work. In Nigeria, this challenge is especially urgent, given its booming youth population and rapidly evolving digital economy. Recognizing this need, a dynamic coalition of global tech leaders and local innovators has come together to bridge the AI education gap. Their efforts culminated in a landmark moment on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as a new initiative was unveiled that promises to redefine the way Nigerian students and educators engage with AI. In…
–Programme To Train Over 3,000 Teachers And Reach 157,000 Students Across Nigeria News Highlights: NerdzFactory Launches Nationwide AI Literacy Programme in Partnership with Raspberry Pi and Google DeepMind Lagos State Government and Educators Embrace AI Integration in Classrooms In a landmark event held on Tuesday, at the NerdzFactory Headquarters in Lagos, the official launch of the “Experience AI” programme signalled a transformative leap toward democratizing artificial intelligence (AI) education in Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by NerdzFactory in partnership with global tech leaders- Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind, aims to equip over 3,150 secondary school teachers and reach more than…
News Highlights: TD Africa and Zebra Technologies showcased cutting-edge edge-enabled solutions The event emphasized a shift from transactional sales to data-driven, customer-centric partnerships Reinforcing their shared vision for Africa’s digital evolution, TD Africa and Zebra Technologies convened industry leaders at a strategic partner event in Lagos, themed “Accelerate Your Business with Zebra.” Digital TimesNG gathered that the gathering brought together key stakeholders from the retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors to examine how real-time, edge-enabled technologies can fuel operational efficiency, innovation, and competitive growth. At the heart of the event were Zebra Technologies’ advanced solutions in rugged mobility, data capture, RFID,…