As the 8th Abia State House of Assembly marks its two-year milestone, the spotlight fittingly shines on Hon. Mathias Ume (popularly known as Nwachi), the Deputy Majority Leader and Member representing Umunneochi State Constituency. A first-term legislator who was inaugurated on June 14, 2023, by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti (OFR), Hon. Ume has swiftly emerged as one of the most effective lawmakers in the State Assembly. With a reputation for diligence, legislative innovation, and unrelenting service to his people, he has redefined what it means to represent with purpose. Long before the 2023 general elections brought…
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.
A fresh wave of sorrow has swept through Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, following the killing of a resident by suspected kidnappers on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The killing came barely one week after the gruesome murder of Mrs. Love Nwafor, of Obiagu Lekwesi, Umuchieze, by suspected kidnappers, after being abducted along Amuda road while returning home after a visit to Isuochi. Digital TimesNG reports that the Sunday attack reportedly occurred around Ugwuodu, between Amuda and Umuaku Isuochi, and has sparked renewed concerns over the rising spate of insecurity in the area. Mayor of Umunneochi LGA, Hon. Sunny…
News Highlights: Digital Africa Global Consult (DAGC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have partnered to launch the Nigeria Data Challenge. The collaboration marks a major step in institutionalising data protection culture in Nigeria. In a bold and forward-looking move to embed a culture of data privacy in Nigeria’s educational landscape, Digital Africa Global Consult (DAGC), a leading technology advancement firm, on Friday, entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Digital TimesNG reports that the collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at launching the Nigeria Data Challenge,…
-Raise Alarm Over Political Tensions In Umunneochi The Ngodo Town Development Union, Youth Wing (NTDUYW), has strongly condemned what it describes as a “well-conceived and targeted” assassination attempt on Hon. Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije, Abia State’s Commissioner for Lands, Housing & Survey. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 7, 2025, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., as the Commissioner was returning from a political meeting in his hometown, Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area. According to the union, the meeting was aborted, and on his way back to Umuahia, his convoy was ambushed at the Ezinnachi area of Okigwe, Imo State, along…
ROMMY IMAH, in this article, explains Nigeria’s new End User Billing (EUB) model for USSD banking, which shifts charges from bank deductions to airtime billing. Backed by the NCC and CBN, the policy boosts transparency, empowers users, and settles bank–telco disputes. Discover what it means for mobile banking in Nigeria. A New Policy to End Long-Standing Disputes In a landmark shift aimed at resolving a long-standing dispute between banks and mobile network operators in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new policy requiring that charges for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services be deducted directly from users’…
News Highlights: NCC and Stakeholders held Strategic Policy Dialogue to Support Community Networks The workshop was part of Unified Stakeholder effort to tackle digital exclusion In a bold move to bridge the persistent digital divide and promote inclusive socio-economic growth, key stakeholders have converged to tackle the challenges of rural network connectivity in Nigeria. Central to this initiative is a strategic collaboration spearheaded by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional actors. The collaborative effort culminated in a two-day high-level policy dialogue held in Abuja from June 3 to 4, 2025,…
News Highlights: NITDA’s renewed commitment to disability inclusion in Digital Policy and Programs Strategic partnership with disability advocacy groups for Inclusive Digital Empowerment At the heart of Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda lies a growing recognition that true progress must include every citizen, especially the often-overlooked population of persons with special needs, reports Digital TimesNG. In a recent strategic dialogue with the Inclusive Friends Association, a disability advocacy group led by Executive Director Grace Jerry, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, stressed the urgency of embedding disability inclusion across all levels of the agency’s…
News Highlights: Anambra State Government launched State-wide crackdown on Illegal ISPs Initiative aligns with Gov Soludo’s commitment to a regulated digital ecosystem The Anambra State Government has launched a targeted crackdown on unauthorized Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating within the state. This initiative is being jointly driven by the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) and the Anambra State ICT Agency in response to growing concerns over illegal infrastructure deployment and the degradation of the environment. In a joint statement issued by Barr. Chike Maduekwe, Executive Chairman/Managing Director of ANSPPB, and Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…
News Highlights: GOCOP to launch of a landmark publication on Online Journalism Book proceeds to fund N2.3 Billion GOCOP Media Centre A major milestone in Nigeria’s evolving media landscape will be marked on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with the public presentation of the book, ‘Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing.’ Digital TimesNG reports that the insightful publication, produced by the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), captures the transformative journey of online journalism in Nigeria. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the prestigious Continental Hotel, Abuja, will be chaired by the Honourable Minister of Information and National…
News Highlights: NCC Unveils Cybersecurity Framework for Telecom Sector The Framework is Stakeholder-Driven, and has a Context-Specific approach The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially begun the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for the telecommunications sector, marking a major step toward strengthening the nation’s digital defenses. The initiative was unveiled at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Commission’s Lagos Zonal Office, where the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, represented by Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, addressed participants. Dr. Maida noted the impressive growth of Nigeria’s telecom industry—from under 500,000 connected lines in 2001 to over…