Mr. Tim Akano, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons, has disclosed that the ICT training organisation has empowered more than 500,000 young Nigerians with practical digital skills over the past two decades, positioning the company as a major driver of human capital development in the country. Akano disclosed this at the annual end-of-year meeting of the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the headquarters of New Horizons. The meeting provided a reflective forum for IT journalists to revisit the company’s entrepreneurial journey and its enduring partnership with the technology media community. Speaking…
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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.
Anambra State is redefining how citizens engage with government by rolling out the BETA version of SmartGov, a unified digital services platform that brings public administration closer to the people through technology-driven convenience. Accessible via https://smart.anambrastate.gov.ng, SmartGov aggregates more than 31 government services into a single, easy-to-use portal, allowing residents to access public services anytime and from anywhere. The platform is designed to eliminate traditional bureaucratic bottlenecks by replacing complex procedures with intuitive, digital interactions. At the heart of SmartGov is NORA, an Artificial Intelligence–powered digital assistant purpose-built for Anambra State. Trained on government services, processes, and official directories, NORA…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged ongoing Quality of Service (QoS) challenges affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, citing disruptions in diesel supply as the root cause of recent service outages. According to Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs of the NCC, the Commission is working closely with major stakeholders and licensees to restore service quality. The disruptions have largely impacted IHS Nigeria Limited, the colocation provider responsible for powering Airtel and MTN base stations in the affected areas. The diesel supply challenges stem from the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), which disrupted deliveries to…
Anambra State has once more proven that its digital transformation journey is not a one-off success but a sustained trajectory of excellence, clinching four major awards at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) held in Jos, Plateau State, from December 8–12, 2025. This marks the second time in three years that Anambra has emerged as one of the most decorated states at the Council, following a similar sweep in 2023, an achievement that underscores the state’s consistency in driving innovation, governance reforms, and inclusive digital growth. A Platform for Shared Innovation The…
When the story of grassroots-focused leadership in the 10th National Assembly is written, the name Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah will not simply appear as one more representative from Abia State. It will stand boldly as the embodiment of a new era, one defined by transformational representation, uncompromising service delivery, and record-setting empowerment initiatives that have altered the socio-economic trajectory of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency. This reality came alive recently when the entire length and breadth of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi Local Government Areas erupted in unprecedented celebration. Streets buzzed with excitement. Markets overflowed with cheers. Families gathered in disbelief and gratitude. For…
Optimus AI Labs, a fast-rising Nigerian technology company, is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven enterprise solutions, with a particular focus on transforming customer support and service delivery across the country’s financial sector. The company’s Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder, Mr. Lanre Basamta, revealed during a chat with some media executives in his office in Lagos that Optimus AI Labs has spent the past two years building sophisticated artificial intelligence products tailored to the needs of banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions. The company’s core mission, he said, is to deploy AI capabilities that bolster efficiency, enhance customer experience, and deepen…
Nigeria came under extraordinary cyber pressure in Q3 2025, with threat activity reaching levels never before recorded. According to the newly released esentry Eagle’s Eyes Q3 2025 Cybersecurity Report, data breaches involving Nigerian organisations skyrocketed by an astonishing 1,047% compared to the previous quarter. The report reveals that Nigeria endured an average of 6,101 cyberattacks per week in July, a relentless pace that stretched through the entire quarter. Analysts describe this surge as a critical inflection point, both in the volume and sophistication of threats, particularly those directed at high-value institutions, most notably within the fast-growing fintech ecosystem. The report’s…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, Chief Executive Officer of Task Systems Ltd, on her company’s remarkable win at the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. In a release signed by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols at NIDCOM, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa described the achievement as another proud moment for Nigeria on the global stage, noting that securing such a prestigious award on American soil underscores the brilliance, resilience, and world-class competitiveness of Nigerian enterprises. “Mrs. Gozy Ijogun and Task Systems have made Nigeria proud…
The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data and infrastructure. Presenting a keynote address titled “Building Africa’s Digital Independence: AI & Sovereign Technology, ”at the 5th African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, Agu said sovereignty in the 21st century is no longer determined by political borders but by “servers…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the maiden edition of the Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a groundbreaking initiative designed to deepen the culture of compliance and reinforce self-regulation across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in Lagos, the Forum, endorsed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will bring together key stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and policy leaders to examine practical approaches for embedding compliance and governance as fundamental pillars of sustainable service delivery. This year’s theme is: “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality…