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Smile Communications and Alternative Bank, a part of the Sterling Bank Group, have joined forces to celebrate Children’s Day with the students of Olusosun Primary School in Ojota. This initiative, which was held on the 28th of May 2024, was designed to ensure that every child feels valued and included in the festivities. As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Alternative Bank treated the children of Olusosun Primary School to a special day filled with fun activities and delicious meals. The bank’s initiative reflects its dedication to uplifting communities and making a meaningful difference in the lives…

–Titans Of Tech Conference Will Focus On ‘Tech For Good’ Titans of Tech Conference and Expo, the much-anticipated biggest gathering of tech professionals in West Africa, holds at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, on 26th to 27th July 2024. The event will bring together top tech leaders, industry experts, and government agencies to promote ICT innovation and development across Africa. The conference will provide a platform for showcasing new tech products and will highlight investment opportunities in the tech sector. It will focus on using technology to address social and economic issues such as healthcare, education, and cybersecurity.…

Lagos State Government is spearheading a series of ambitious initiatives to establish itself as a leading hub for innovation and technology in Africa. The state is also digitizing government services and building a Tier 3 data centre to boost efficiency and attract investments. Engagement highlighted the Lagos Innovation Bill and efforts by the Lagos State Research and Innovation Council to foster a robust innovation ecosystem. The Lagos State Government is undertaking ambitious initiatives and projects to put the state at the forefront of the digital revolution aimed at cementing its position as a leading hub for innovation and technological advancement…

Achieving financial inclusion requires concerted efforts to make financial products accessible and affordable to unbanked and underserved individuals. Industry stakeholders should localize financial education, reduce service costs, and simplify financial products and processes. 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank committed to financial inclusion, reiterated at the recent RegTech Africa Conference in Lagos that financial inclusion is essential for poverty reduction and economic prosperity in Africa. Themed: ‘Harnessing Partnerships for Africa’s Prosperity – Bridging the Data Trust Gap,’ the eventwas a convergence of financial experts and thought leaders in the digital financial service industry across Africa, aimed…

-NCC Provided Insights Into Nigeria’s Digital Social Investments And Infrastructure Expansion At the just concluded 35th annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showcased various digital social investments in Nigeria. Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, Head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, who later emerged as the Secretary-General of APRA after an election at the event which took place from 13th to 17th May 2024, delivered a presentation at the conference, providing insights into Nigeria’s digital social investments and infrastructure expansion driven by the Commission’s regulatory efficiency. In the presentation titled: “Digital…

Summary: Access Holdings PLC stressed the importance of ethical and sustainable Artificial Intelligence use in the financial sector. Emphasized the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks and sustainable practices to manage Artificial Intelligence’s transformative power. Called for responsible Artificial Intelligence use in finance, emphasising ethical standards and sustainable practices. Access Holdings PLC, a leading financial services group, has echoed the need for ethical considerations in using Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling stakeholders in the financial industry to factor in its sustainability implications. This call to action was driven by a compelling keynote address delivered by Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director of IT &…

–The event aims to ensure that regulatory instruments remain relevant and effective in addressing the evolving demands of the digital age. –The NCC aims to ensure through the Inquiry that its regulatory instruments are robust and support the growth and stability of Nigeria’s communications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) launched a two-day Public Inquiry on Tuesday to review three regulatory instruments, also known as subsidiary regulations. This initiative, Digital TimesNG gathered, is part of the Commission’s consultative strategy to gather input from industry stakeholders, ensuring inclusivity in the development of regulatory frameworks. Speaking on the essence of the event…

In the news: NITDA is partnering with various organizations to bring digital technology benefits to all Nigerian local governments. NITDA initiatives include digital literacy in education, training programs for government employment, and the 3 Million Tech Talent programme. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with relevant organisations in effectively cascading the benefits of digital technology to all the local governments across the country. This was disclosed by the NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa when he played host to the Senior Special Advisers to the President on Community Engagement – South East, Barr Chioma Nweze; South…

Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has just been elected the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Ibietan was elected to a three-man Executive Council. The other two members are Arik Karani (Kenya), President, and Dr. Michele Mekeme (Cameroon), Vice President. A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and APRA, Ibietan has promised to work with other members of the Executive Council to continue the trajectory of reforms in APRA, expand the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday announced a temporary suspension on issuance of new licenses on three different categories. The categories include Interconnect Exchange License, Mobile Virtual Network License, and Value-Added Service Aggregator License. The NCC said in a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs of the Commission that the temporary suspension is to enable the Commission conduct a thorough review of several key areas within the these categories. “This temporary suspension is necessary to enable the Commission to conduct a thorough review of several key areas within these categories, including the current level of competition,…