News Highlights: Governor Alia has been named one of the “50 Most Valuable Personalities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025.” Under Alia’s administration, Benue State has launched ground-breaking initiatives including a paperless government system. Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been named one of the “50 Most Valuable Personalities (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025.” The prestigious recognition honours individuals who are championing innovation and transforming the country’s digital landscape. The award is organized by Knowhow Media, publishers of IT Edge News.Africa, under the West Africa Convergence Conference (WACC) platform. Governor Alia earned the accolade for his…
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.
—-Apologizes For Impact On Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged errors that negatively impacted the performance of candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). During a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, tearfully apologized for the glitches, which he said caused trauma to many candidates. “I apologise for the trauma caused the candidates,” Oloyede said, his voice choked with emotion. He had earlier acknowledged that “one or two errors” had marred what should have been a joyous occasion for the affected students. The glitches, which affected a significant…
News Highlights: Zoho has expanded its CRM platform with new AI-driven capabilities like Connected Records and Connected Workflows. Zoho’s Zia now offers agentic AI features, enabling users to create custom modules, automate workflows, and transform images into functional design elements. Zoho Corporation, a global technology firm, has enhanced its customer experience (CX) platform with advanced AI and workflow orchestration capabilities powered by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The new features aim to make CRM tools more accessible and useful across entire organisations, extending beyond traditional sales teams. “Many people across departments need access to customer information, yet CRMs have traditionally…
News Highlights: TD Africa won two prestigious awards CEO Mrs. Chioma Ekeh emphasized the power of collaboration TD Africa, Africa’s leading technology distribution powerhouse, has once again reaffirmed its dominance in the tech industry by clinching two prestigious awards at Huawei Day Nigeria 2025, a landmark three-day event themed “Accelerating Industrial Intelligence.” The celebration, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, brought together Nigeria’s foremost tech innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders. The event marked a significant milestone in Huawei’s 25-year journey in Nigeria and heralded a new era of AI-driven transformation across the nation. At…
–165 Winners Emerge In Onsite Draws As ₦200m Awaits In DiamondXtra Season 17 News Highlights: Launch witnesses return of ‘Salary for Life’ initiative Access Bank announces massive expansion of rewards Access Bank has officially launched Season 17 of its flagship loyalty reward programme, DiamondXtra, reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives and deepening financial inclusion across Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, where 165 lucky customers were rewarded with cash prizes ranging from ₦5,000 to ₦100,000 in onsite draws. DiamondXtra is a hybrid account that combines the benefits of both savings and current accounts, allowing…
…Initiative, A Bold Step To Expand Broadband Penetration And Boost Digital Access News Highlights: MTN Nigeria and Abia State Government Sign Landmark MoU for Digital Transformation Launch of Strategic Initiatives to Empower Citizens and Businesses MTN Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Abia State, a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating digital transformation, expanding broadband penetration, and unlocking socio-economic growth across the state. Digital TimesNG reports that the agreement formalised in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, reflects a shared ambition between MTN Nigeria and the Abia State Government, led by His Excellency Dr. Alex…
News Highlights: ExpressPay eliminates payment delays and service disruptions by enabling real-time internet subscription renewals. The SeerBit–Spectranet partnership enhances customer experience through secure, seamless, and accurate digital payments. SeerBit, a leading Pan-African payment solutions provider, has partnered with Spectranet, Nigeria’s pioneer 4G LTE broadband service provider, to launch ExpressPay—a seamless, efficient, and secure payment solution designed to transform internet subscription and renewal processes. One of the persistent challenges faced by internet users is service downtime caused by delays in payment processing after subscription renewal. This issue, often resulting from the lack of real-time payment validation, has long frustrated subscribers. Moreover,…
–To Empower A Future-Ready Workforce With Digital Skills News Highlights: Anambra State launches the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) to provide free digital skills training to over one million residents and indigenes. Through the SID Academy and community-based Mini Hubs, participants can access 32 in-demand tech courses, with no prior experience required. In a bold move to transform Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Government—led by the visionary Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID). This pioneering program seeks…
News Highlights: Oluwaseun Dania Recognized as a Top 50 Most Influential Person of African Descent (MIPAD) for Philanthropy & Social Impact. The Founder of the Oluwaseun Dania International Foundation is recognised for driving change in Nigeria. Oluwaseun Dania, a visionary entrepreneur, multi-sector leader, and passionate advocate for sustainable development, has been recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Philanthropy & Social Impact category. This prestigious global recognition, organised in support of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent, celebrates individuals creating meaningful change through purpose-driven leadership. The Most Influential People…
News Highlights: PalmPay promotes contactless payments to boost financial inclusion. With 35M+ users, PalmPay drives innovation with secure contactless cards. Leading full-service digital bank, PalmPay, has reiterated its commitment to shaping the future of payments in Nigeria by championing the widespread adoption of contactless-enabled payment terminals. Digital TimesNG reports that this pledge was highlighted at the recently concluded BusinessDay Future of Payment Conference, themed “Fintech Evolution: Gateway to Payments.” BusinessDay Publisher, Frank Aigbogun in his opening remarks, stressed that the next wave of fintech innovation must go beyond speed, safety, and simplicity. He emphasized the importance of building trust, fostering…