News Highlights: NDLEA expressed admiration for QNET’s innovative product offerings during the QNET Product Expo in Ikeja, Lagos. CEO of TransBlue Limited, highlighted the significant economic contributions of QNET’s direct selling model in Nigeria. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has expressed admiration for QNET’s innovative product offerings and their potential to drive youth engagement, economic growth, and social development in Nigeria. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju of Tin Can Port Command of the agency made the remarks during the QNET Product Expo held at the Anchor Event Place in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event,…
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.
News Highlights: QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, organized the workshop to introduce its innovative Amezcua product line to the Nigerian media. TransBlue Limited, QNET’s legal representative in Nigeria, highlighted its role in improving logistics and customer service while connecting Nigerians to QNET’s global network. QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, Friday hosted a transformative Amezcua Product Workshop in Lagos, reports Digital TimesNG. The event, held as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and promoting well-being, was organised to introduce the latest Amezcua line of products to the Nigerian media. In his speech…
News Highlights: In line with International Anti-Fraud Awareness Week, PalmPay will host a community walk in Lagos on November 22, 2024. This event will bring together PalmPay staff, industry stakeholders, and the public to promote collective awareness on fraud prevention. In recognition of the upcoming International Anti-Fraud Awareness Week, PalmPay, a prominent financial institution in Nigeria, is introducing a range of community-centred initiatives aimed at educating the public on fraud prevention and digital security. The highlight of this initiative is a community walk themed “United Against Fraud: Building a Safer Future,” set to take place across Lagos on November 22,…
News Highlights: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on reducing bureaucracy, cutting regulations, and restructuring federal agencies. This initiative, dubbed a “Manhattan Project” for government reform, is set to conclude by July 4, 2026, as part of Trump’s “Save America” movement. US President-elect, Donald Trump, has announced that Elon Musk will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to streamline federal operations, cut regulations, and reduce government spending. Musk will work alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in this new role, as revealed in a statement shared by Musk on…
-Unveils Mega Black Friday Discounts Across Categories News Highlights: Jiji was honoured as “Best Retail Organization in Range Excellence” at the 2024 Africa Retail Awards. To celebrate, Jiji has launched a Black Friday campaign with discounts up to 85% on categories like tech, fashion, home, and beauty. Jiji, Africa’s leading online marketplace, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Retail Organization in Range Excellence” at the Africa Retail Awards 2024. The event was hosted by the Africa Retail Academy and Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University in partnership with Nairametrics and KPMG. Digital TimesNG reports that this accolade…
-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%…
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…