-Digital Literacy Initiative To Produce Market-Ready Graduates News Highlights: Initiative integrates digital literacy into the curriculum to prepare students for the digital economy. NITDA Director General emphasizes the initiative’s role in building a skilled workforce to boost economic growth. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF), has launched the Digital Literacy For All Initiative (DL4ALL) at the Nassarawa State University, Keffi towards incorporating digital literacy into the institution’s curriculum. This is part of the continued efforts at reforming the economy for sustained inclusive economic growth and actualising the presidential target of equipping 70%…
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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.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is inviting public input on a series of draft guidelines aimed at enhancing regulatory standards for IT projects and electronic invoicing in Nigeria, reports Digital TimesNG. This call for feedback aligns with NITDA’s commitment to transparency and collaborative rulemaking in the digital and IT sectors, according to a release signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Communications and Media Relations at NITDA. Umar listed the draft documents available for public review to include: Guidelines for Licensing IT Projects Clearance Compliance Assurance Firms 2024, which establishes standards to ensure IT projects within Federal Public…
Ne:ws Highlights inq. Nigeria won “MVNO Provider of the Year” and “Cloud Product of the Year” at the 8th annual Technology Innovation Awards (TIA). The awards underscore inq. Nigeria’s significant influence in Nigeria’s tech landscape, particularly for their inq.Fabric cloud solution. inq. Nigeria, a prominent leader in Edge technology solutions, celebrated a notable double victory at the 8th annual Technology Innovation Awards (TIA), reports Digital TimesNG. Recognized for its cutting-edge, business-driven solutions in Edge AI, IoT, SDN/NFV for Edge Cloud, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Elastic Edge, inq. Nigeria was awarded “MVNO Provider of the Year” and received the…
News Highlights: Judicial Role in Digital Transformation Strengthening Judicial Capacity for Technological Cases Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute, Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun has emphasized the critical role the judiciary plays in accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation by addressing emerging legal issues in the telecommunications sector. Speaking during her keynote address at the 2024 National Workshop For Justices And Judges On Legal Issues In Telecommunications, held in Lagos on Monday, Justice Kekere-Ekun highlighted the importance of protecting consumer data from misuse and addressing the vulnerabilities in online banking transactions, which often lead to disputes requiring…
News Highlights: Telecoms Infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure Judiciary’s Role in Advancing Digital Justice The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s digital transformation by providing essential connectivity infrastructure and fostering strategic partnerships across government, especially with the judiciary, reports Digital TimesNG. Speaking at the 2024 National Workshop For Justices And Judges On Legal Issues In Telecommunications held at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized NCC’s mandate to provide reliable, affordable, and accessible communications across the country, as established by the National Communications Act of 2003, noting…
News Highlights: Access Bank Plc won the 2024 Best Digital Award in the Commercial Banks category and the Best Website Award at the Digital Jurist Awards. Access Bank’s success in digital banking is reinforced by recent accolades, including awards from World Finance and The Digital Banker Awards. Access Bank Plc has been awarded the 2024 Best Digital Award in the Commercial Banks category at the Digital Jurist Awards, hosted by Phillips Consulting (pcl). Digital TimesNG reports that alongside this top honour, the bank also won the Best Website Award, earning an impressive 201 points for its engaging and user-friendly digital…
News Highlights: FG secures ₦2.8 Billion Google.org Grant for AI Development in Nigeria 10 Nigerian Startups were selected for the AI Fund and Strategic AI Support for Startups The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) Thursday announced new support from Google to accelerate AI talent development across Nigeria. Digital TimesNG understands that this support, which is provided through a N2.8billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, will bolster the Ministry’s ongoing AI-driven initiatives to upskill youth and under- and unemployed Nigerians, with a focus on AI skill development and education. This grant…
News Highlights: The Anambra State Government has officially announced the inaugural Anambra Innovation Week 2024 (AIW 2024), scheduled for November 25-29 in Awka, the state capital. AIW 2024 will feature a range of activities including exhibitions, competitions, and the highlight Battle4Solutions, which offers over N100 million in cash prizes for startups addressing critical issues. The Anambra State Government has announced the inaugural Anambra Innovation Week 2024 (AIW 2024), set to take place from November 25-29 in Awka, the Anambra State capital, reports Digital TimesNG. Speaking on Tuesday at the Solution Innovation District (SID) press conference in Awka, Chinwe Okoli, Special…
News Highlights: Access Bank has launched The Power of 100 Africa, celebrating 100 influential African women across various sectors. The initiative aims to inspire future female leaders, promote gender equality, and create a network of women supporting each other. Access Bank, Africa’s leading commercial bank, has launched the new edition of The Power of 100 Africa project, an initiative that aims to honour women making significant contributions across various sectors throughout the African continent, reports Digital TimesNG. This year, the Bank will be unveiling and celebrating 100 remarkable African women in this new edition acknowledging their significant contributions to nation-building…
News Highlights: TD Africa has launched registration for TecHERdemy, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering over 400 young Nigerian women with essential digital skills. In collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and aligned with ITU “Girls in ICT” initiative, TecHERdemy provides participants with career opportunities and potential job placements with global brands. TD Africa has launched registration for TecHERdemy, offering a digital skills boost to over 400 young Nigerian women. TecHERdemy is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by TD Africa, the leading tech solutions distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at equipping young Nigerian women with…