News Highlights: Federal Government’s Anti-Cybercrime Initiatives Showing Results National Cybersecurity Conference Set for July 7–10 As Nigeria prepares to host its National Cybersecurity Conference in July, stakeholders in the digital space are rallying around the growing need to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity framework amidst rising global threats, reports Digital TimesNG. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, noted on Monday in Abuja that efforts by the Federal Government to create programmes that dissuade cybercrime and unethical online conduct are beginning to show tangible results. Speaking during a press briefing ahead of the conference, Inuwa…
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: USSD Charges Now Deducted from Airtime Move Aims to Resolve ₦250bn USSD Debt Dispute In a significant policy shift set to reshape mobile banking transactions in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated that charges for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services be deducted directly from users’ mobile airtime rather than their bank accounts. Digital TimesNG reports that the implementation of this directive began on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with banks such as the United Bank for Africa (UBA) notifying their customers of the change. In an official communication, UBA confirmed that in compliance with the NCC’s…
–Nigeria Records Growth In .ng Domain Adoption News Highlights: Anambra State’s Digital Leadership Recognized Nationally Agbata’s election strengthens Anambra position in Nigeria’s Digital Ecosystem Anambra State’s digital momentum has once again attracted national attention, as the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, was elected Financial Secretary of the Executive Board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), during the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association recently held in a hybrid format. Digital TimesNG reports that NiRA, which manages Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (.ng), convened the AGM with participation from over…
News Highlights: High-level talks focused on mutual economic growth and prosperity, and other shared priorities on security and migration. The visit emphasized joint efforts on regional security, governance reforms, and humanitarian support, including engagements on electoral integrity. The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria aimed at strengthening the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. His visit reaffirmed the UK Government’s strong commitment to enhancing trade and investment relations with Nigeria. Digital TimesNG reports that during the visit, Lord Collins held high-level engagements with senior Nigerian government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and…
–Minister, NATEP Sign MoU With Alaro City And Itana News Highlights: Relaunch of NATEP to Create 1 Million Jobs and Attract $1 Billion FDI Strategic MoU Signed with Itana and Alaro City to Kickstart 100,000 Jobs The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially relaunched the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), a bold initiative championed by the Honourable Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. Digital TimesNG reports that this revamped programme aims to harness the potential of Nigeria’s youth by positioning them as a globally competitive talent pool for digital and professional services, targeting opportunities within the $1 trillion global…
— The emotional journey of Maureen J, a miracle survivor turned gospel singer On January 27, 2002, the city of Lagos was shaken to its core by a devastating bomb blast that left hundreds dead and many more traumatized. Among the sea of chaos and confusion that followed, one young woman narrowly escaped death in what can only be described as a miracle. Her name is Maureen Onwuka (Maureen J), a gospel singer whose music is born not just of talent, but of deep gratitude for divine mercy. Today, Maureen, the Umukparo, Mbala Isuochi-born gospel artiste, stands not only as…
News Highlights: Strategic Public-Private Partnership for Community Health Corporate Social Responsibility in Action In a continued effort to promote the growth and sustainability of Nigerian businesses, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited partnered with the Ikeja Local Government Area and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health to host the impactful “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” outreach on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat. The initiative, Digital TimesNG understands, effectively engaged a diverse group of business owners through a combination of on-site participation and widespread digital awareness campaigns. Attendees received a broad range of free medical screenings,…
News Highlights: Presidential Commendation for NASENI’s Transformative Impact on Youth Empowerment and National Development NASENI Sets Governance Benchmark with Digital Innovation and Industrialization Drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accorded special recognition to the management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its outstanding contribution to the Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda. In his nationwide broadcast to mark the second anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Tinubu commended NASENI—under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu—for implementing numerous high-impact projects and programmes. He noted that these initiatives are playing a vital…
News Highlights: AI Without Governance Is a National Risk A Unified, Multi-Stakeholder Approach Is Urgent As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the global digital landscape, two prominent technology leaders have issued urgent warnings and strategic calls for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a unified, governance-driven approach to AI development, emphasizing that trust, regulation, and cybersecurity are more important than ever. At the 2025 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit & Leadership Award (ABoICT 2025), held over the weekend in Lagos, Professor Adewale Peter Obadare, Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, and Amrich Singhal, Chief Operating Officer of Spectranet, independently but…
News Highlights: Digital Transformation in Healthcare Scalable Model for Nationwide Impact The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a significant step toward transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria with the commissioning of an e-Health Project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, Ondo State. Speaking at the official commissioning, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the project reflects the Commission’s commitment to leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to modernize the healthcare sector and enhance service delivery across the country. “This commissioning attests to our collective efforts to harness the power of ICT to improve and…