Author: Rommy Imah

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has announced the launch of a Startup Support And Engagement Portal by the Federal Government. The portal, which is a key requirement of the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act, is meant to drive the identification and aggregation of startups in the country. Tijani who disclosed this on X, Tuesday night said “We are pleased to announce the launch of the Startup Support and Engagement Portal, https://startup.gov.ng/, a key requirement for the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act. “The startup portal will drive the identification and aggregation of Nigerian startups,…

NCC pledges to support the target of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 per cent by the end of 2025. As efforts are intensified at deepening broadband accessibility across the country, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maina has said that the Commission’s focus in the next four years and beyond under the current administration aligns strictly with the vision for the digital economy, as envisioned in the Strategic Plan of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.…

inq.Digital Nigeria a leading-edge solutions provider has said that its service offering entails letting its customers and partners through the entire value chain of technology, from connectivity, which is a bedrock of technology, all the way down to software. Speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum held on Wednesday at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Mr. Ifeanyi Akosionu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of inq.Digital Nigeria said the digital service provider offers services from the Internet to broadband connectivity, enabling its customers to connect to their applications and last-mile customers. “We offer co-location services for partners that are just…

Patricia Technologies expresses disappointment over DLM Trust Company’s withdrawal from partnership Patricia Technologies has assured its customers that it will keep to its original plans to proceed with all scheduled payments, starting from November 20, despite the “sudden and unilateral decision of DLM Trust Company to terminate our partnership.” Patricia Technologies said in a statement signed by Hanu Fejiro, its CEO and Founder, that notwithstanding this regrettable development, the payment will go ahead as scheduled, Digital TimesNG can report. “We at Patricia Technologies are shocked by DLM Trust Company’s sudden and unilateral decision to terminate our partnership. This development is…

To mark the 2023 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the agency has lined up a series of programmes specifically focused on sensitising the general public on cybersecurity threats and steps necessary to protect people in the ever-growing digital space. Activities for the celebration of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month have been unveiled by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in line with the agency’s mandate. Last year, the agency trained 3,242 on basic and intermediate cybersecurity skills in partnership with CISCO. Tagged Cybersecurity Awareness Month, every month of October is set aside globally to educate and create cybersecurity awareness. This…

As part of the MTN Foundation Scholarship programme, blind scholars are supported with JAWS screen reader software (authorised licences) and graduating scholars also participate in an employability workshop called “Skill Up!” MTN Foundation through its annual scholarship initiative has awarded scholarships to 360 undergraduate Nigerian students in addition to 651 current scholars, totalling 1,011 scholars. The awardees were celebrated at award ceremonies held in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja in which the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Taxation and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Okogbule, Chairman, House Committee on Telecommunications, Hon. Peter…

The two authorities at a meeting in the UK, explored various areas of data protection regulation The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated bilateral cooperation on data privacy and protection with the Office of the Information Commissioner, United Kingdom. At its Study Visit to the OIC located in London and Wilmslow, UK, the NDPC team led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, gained insight into the workings of a full-fledged data protection authority. A statement made available to Digital TimesNG Wednesday afternoon by Itunu Dosekun, Head, Media Unit at the NDPC disclosed that Olatunji shared Nigeria’s experience and…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), and in partnership with the Innovation Support Network (ISN), has announced the date for its Hackathon event. A release signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA and made available to Digital TimesNG stated that the NITDA Digital Nigeria Hackathon 2023, has been scheduled to hold on 24th of October 2023 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. Digital TimesNG understands that the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition is the flagship awareness programme in the Digital Economy…

Africa must commit to ensuring reliable power supply and fostering a conducive regulatory environment, arguing that without robust infrastructure, the potential of AI will remain untapped, and the digital divide will further widen Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said that for Africa to fully embrace the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI), she must address several critical factors including investing in building the necessary digital infrastructure and expanding broadband connectivity. Presenting a keynote address at the 2023 edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition held in Abuja September 19-20, 2023, Danbatta…

Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition is unarguably Africa’s premier annual consumer technology show which provides the perfect platform for policymakers and notable ICT experts and personalities to discuss the development of Africa’s ICT sector and proffer solutions to the challenges limiting her digital growth. Today, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, all roads will lead to Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital as this year’s edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition officially kicks off. The 11th in the series, this year’s Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition has as its theme ‘AI & Africa’ and is billed to hold at the Reiz Continental…