News Highlights: NCC identifies AI and IoT as key drivers of Nigeria’s digital economy The Commission highlights major initiatives to support AI and IoT adoption The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in driving business efficiency, economic transformation and Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion digital economy. Speaking at the 17th Edition of the Nigeria Communications Week (NigComWeek) organised Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Award, held in Lagos during the weekend, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu…
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.
News Highlights: Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation unveils a state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre at Holy Ghost College, Owerri. Leo Stan Ekeh announced plans to transform the centre into a certified training hub for global technology brands. As Holy Ghost College, Owerri, marked its 77th anniversary in grand style, students received a transformative gift that could redefine their future in the digital age. The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), founded by Africa’s leading serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, unveiled a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence and Technology Centre for the institution, adding a remarkable legacy project to the anniversary celebrations. The cutting-edge facility,…
News Highlights: Access Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and the 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 at the 3G Awards in Singapore. The awards underscore Access Bank’s dedication to strong governance, transparency, accountability, community empowerment, and sustainable value creation across its markets. Access Bank Plc has earned two prestigious accolades at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, further reinforcing its reputation for excellence in corporate governance and commitment to sustainable community development. The Bank was honoured with the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and the 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026, in recognition of…
News Highlights: Moniepoint will establish three innovation hubs in OAU, UNN, and ABU to train students in AI, software engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship, and product development. The ₦3 billion initiative aims to build industry-ready tech talent and strengthen Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem through mentorship, internships, and real-world project training. In one of the most significant private-sector investments in Nigerian higher education in recent years, Moniepoint Inc has announced a ₦3 billion commitment to establish three Innovation Hubs across leading federal universities in Nigeria over the next three years. The Moniepoint Innovation Hubs will be located at Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria,…
News Highlights: NITDA says Nigeria saved over ₦300 billion through the review of government IT projects since 2018. Benin Republic has enrolled about 98% of its population on its digital identity platform and connected over 60 agencies through its XROAD system. The push for stronger regional digital integration in West Africa received a fresh boost as Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Benin Republic’s Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique (ASIN) reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation on digital transformation, digital public infrastructure, and innovation-led governance. The renewed commitment emerged during a courtesy visit by the…
News Highlights: Gemini grew from 400 million to over 900 million users across 230 countries in one year. Google unveiled Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent, alongside major new Gemini features at Google I/O 2026. In just one year, the Gemini app has seen explosive growth, scaling from 400 million users to over 900 million people across 230 countries and more than 70 languages. People around the world are increasingly turning to Gemini to streamline their daily tasks, spark creativity, and boost productivity. Today at Google I/O 2026, Google announced the next major evolution for the platform. The focus is…
News Highlights: Anambra State ICT Agency unveiled a roadmap to become Nigeria’s first AI-native public sector technology institution, with a strong focus on intelligent governance and AI-driven service delivery. Agency leadership urged staff to build competence in AI and emerging technologies as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s smart governance and digital transformation agenda. Positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, the Anambra State ICT Agency has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to evolve into the country’s first AI-native public sector technology institution, deepening the state’s drive toward intelligent governance and digital innovation. The vision took centre stage at…
News Highlights: Development expert Evans Woherem argued that Africa’s underdevelopment is driven more by weak institutions, poor governance systems, and fragile civic culture than by any lack of human capacity. Woherem stressed that sustainable progress depends on strong institutions, industrial strategy, merit-based systems, and long-term governance reforms. A Nigerian development scholar, Evans Woherem, has argued that Africa’s slow pace of development is rooted less in the capabilities of its people and more in the weakness of its institutions, systems, and governance culture. In a sweeping article titled *_“Institutions, Culture, and the African Development Question: Why Systems Matter, and How Africa…
News Highlights: Moniepoint’s second DreamDevs Bootcamp cohort will showcase capstone software engineering projects at a Demo Day on May 26, 2026. The highly competitive programme, developed by Moniepoint and delivered with Semicolon, serves as a pipeline for grooming and recruiting top engineering talent in Africa. Moniepoint has announced that the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs Bootcamp is set to culminate in a Demo Day celebration on May 26, 2026, at its Ikeja facility. The event, themed “Training Done! Demo Up!”, will showcase the capstone projects built by participants following nine weeks of intensive, industry-grade software engineering training. The DreamDevs…
News Highlights: The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation recorded a historic 237 entries, following extensive nationwide engagement by Nigeria LNG Limited and the Advisory Board. Organisers reaffirmed their commitment to excellence and credibility, insisting that only innovations meeting global scientific standards will win the prize. The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has recorded its highest number of entries since inception, with 237 submissions received for this year’s competition, a development organisers say reflects a growing culture of scientific research, digital innovation, and technological problem-solving in Nigeria. At the official handover of entries to…