Nigeria’s widening gap between farmers and agricultural extension agents has heightened the need for digital technologies capable of delivering timely farming information and advisory services to millions of farmers across the country. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has consequently called for an integrated digital ecosystem that will complement conventional agricultural extension services and improve farmers’ access to critical information. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit (AAES) 2026, organised by Extension Africa in partnership with NITDA in Abuja. Inuwa, represented by the Director of e-Government, Engr. Salisu Kaka, said Nigeria…
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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.
Moniepoint co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, has emerged as the only African among business, technology and artificial intelligence leaders named to the 2026 TIME100 Next, placing the Nigerian fintech entrepreneur among a global class of rising leaders shaping the next generation of influence. The annual TIME list recognises 100 individuals whose work is helping to define the future across business, technology, politics, science, sport and culture. Eniolorunda’s selection highlights the growing global attention around financial infrastructure developed in Africa to address the continent’s distinctive access and payments challenges. Founded in 2015 and attaining unicorn status in 2024,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is deploying technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a structured pathway for young Nigerians to influence government policy through the maiden National Youth Conference. The initiative will enable the Agency to capture, analyse and organise ideas and concerns raised by participants, to help government transform the submissions into actionable policy proposals for national development. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this while delivering a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the conference in Abuja, where he described Nigerian youths as a strategic asset to the country. Inuwa said the conference was designed…
Staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) now have a formal channel for raising welfare, training and workplace concerns, following the inauguration of a Joint Management-Union Committee by the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa. Inuwa inaugurated the committee at the close of the Agency’s Human Resources Sensitisation Week 2026. He said it was created so that staff concerns are properly heard rather than handled on an ad hoc basis. By seating management and union representatives at the same table, the committee is expected to settle employee matters through greater consultation and transparency. The DG commended the Human Resources Department but…
Konga has expanded its high-value product portfolio with the launch of Mikano on its e-commerce platform, opening a new digital channel for Nigerians to access premium automobiles and power solutions. The partnership brings Mikano, one of Africa’s prominent engineering and automobile conglomerates, into Konga’s growing marketplace, further positioning the e-commerce company as a platform for both everyday consumer products and major-ticket purchases. Effective October 1, 2026, customers can browse Mikano’s range of vehicles and power systems through the Konga website and mobile app. Shoppers interested in purchasing a vehicle or booking a test drive can simply click on the Mikano…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a competitive digital economy will require sustained investment in telecommunications infrastructure, as rapidly rising data consumption and demand for digital services place increasing pressure on existing networks. This was the consensus at the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla, in Abuja. The two-day forum brought together policymakers, investors, development finance institutions, telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, technology companies and development partners to examine investment opportunities and barriers to expanding digital connectivity across the country. Opening the forum, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive…
More than 50,000 film lovers converged on Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, as Johnnie Walker Blonde joined director Nora Awolowo in celebrating the Guinness World Records milestone achieved through the historic screening of Black Market the Movie. The gathering turned the iconic Lagos venue into a vibrant celebration of Nigerian creativity, bringing together thousands of young people and film enthusiasts for a landmark cinema experience and a world-record screening attempt. As the official drinks partner, Johnnie Walker Blonde supported Awolowo and the creative community behind the project, reinforcing its commitment to youth culture, bold ideas and emerging creative talent. “Tonight proved…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians, businesses and institutions to take greater responsibility for protecting themselves against emerging cyber threats as the country joins the global observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026. NITDA, in a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and issued on Thursday, October 1, 2026, said this year’s campaign, themed “Together for a Safer Cyberspace,” underscores the need for collective action in securing Nigeria’s increasingly digital society. The agency said the growing dependence on digital technology for everyday activities, commerce and public governance had made cybersecurity a shared…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has secured two honours at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards (GWA), held in Athens, Greece. NITDA, in collaboration with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) and the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), received the prestigious awards in the Artificial Intelligence in Crisis Management and Publication categories. The awards recognised the establishment of the Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub), an innovative national framework developed from an empirical research study on the application of artificial intelligence to crisis management, with support from NITDA. The initiative is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to…
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce company and a member of the Zinox Group, has unveiled a technology-driven welfare initiative that will give serving and retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families access to discounted essential goods and services. The initiative, known as the Defence Discount Scheme (DDS), is being implemented in partnership with the Defence Headquarters and is scheduled to go live on October 1, 2026. Under the scheme, eligible military personnel will be able to purchase a broad range of products on Konga’s online platform at exclusive discounted rates. The offerings will cut across Fast-Moving Consumer…