News Highlights: Samsung and TD Africa officially launched the Samsung Experience Centre in Lagos The launch reinforced the strategic partnership between Samsung and TD Africa Samsung and leading Sub-Saharan technology distributor, TD Africa, have reinforced their commitment to deepening consumer engagement and driving innovation in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem with the unveiling of the Samsung Experience Centre at the TD Africa Tec Experience Centre in Lagos. The exclusive unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, June 19, 2026, brought together top technology business leaders, CEOs, and other key industry stakeholders for an evening of high-level networking, insightful conversations, and immersive demonstrations of Samsung’s…
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: NITDA advocates digital sovereignty and indigenous AI development Stakeholders emphasise responsible AI governance and implementation The quest to position Nigeria as a leading force in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem took centre stage in Abuja as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) called for a decisive shift from technology consumption to indigenous innovation and responsible AI development. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026, hosted by Microsoft, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, underscored the imperative of digital sovereignty, insisting that Nigeria and the broader African continent must actively shape the future of artificial intelligence rather than merely…
News Highlights: Phase3 Telecom pledges continued investment in broadband infrastructure Firm endorses credible journalism and media development Phase3 Telecom, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has reiterated its resolve to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide through sustained investments in broadband infrastructure, saying its over two decades of strategic expansion have continued to power connectivity across the country. The Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, reaffirmed the company’s commitment while receiving members of the Executive Committee of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) during a courtesy visit to the company’s Abuja office on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Speaking during the…
News Highlights: Dr Fiona Ahmed Ahimie is set to become the first female President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Institute and Nigeria’s capital market. Ahead of her investiture, Dr Ahimie inaugurated the LeadHER Mentorship Session to empower emerging female professionals through mentorship, leadership development, networking, and career advancement opportunities. As preparations gather momentum for her historic investiture as the 14th President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Dr Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited, has launched the LeadHER Mentorship Session, an initiative aimed at nurturing…
News Highlights Access Bank launches a digital auto financing platform offering up to 90% vehicle financing with only 10% equity contribution. The initiative, developed in partnership with major automobile companies, aims to democratise vehicle ownership and deepen financial inclusion. Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s mobility landscape through innovative vehicle financing solutions that make car ownership more accessible to individuals and businesses. The initiative, unveiled in collaboration with CFAO Mobility, CIG Motors, Elizade Motors, Kewalram Chanrai Group, Mikano Motors, and Stallion Group, allows qualified customers to acquire brand-new or certified pre-owned vehicles with just a 10% equity…
News Highlights: Indwelt advocates for equitable sickle cell care as Nigeria bears the world’s highest disease burden The company links its CSR commitment to personal experiences with employees living with sickle cell disease As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, health advocates, caregivers, and affected families are drawing renewed attention to the urgent need for equitable access to care for people living with sickle cell disease, particularly in countries bearing the highest burden of the condition. This year’s theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” underscores a critical global challenge: ensuring that a…
Three Years of Performance, A Future of Greater Promise “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek As the political landscape gradually shifts towards the 2027 elections, the people of Umunneochi State Constituency will once again be called upon to make a critical decision about their future. In moments such as this, emotions, sentiments, and political rhetoric must give way to a more fundamental question: who has truly justified the mandate entrusted to him? For the people of Umunneochi, the answer is becoming increasingly evident. Three years ago,…
News Highlights: Elohor Aiboni makes history as the first Nigerian to become Shell’s Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria. She brings more than 24 years of experience across Shell’s offshore, shallow-water, onshore, and international operations. Shell has announced the appointment of Elohor Aiboni as its new Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, marking another milestone in the career of the former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), who is currently serving as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum. Aiboni succeeds Marno de Jong, who is leaving Shell after a distinguished 34-year…
News Highlights: ICT stakeholders argue that requiring 3MTT fellows to adopt the foreign .cv domain may conflict with the Nigeria-First Policy and weaken the promotion of Nigeria’s indigenous .ng digital identity. Experts have raised concerns about data sovereignty, privacy protection and cybersecurity implications, calling for greater transparency and possible adjustments to the partnership structure. Concerns are mounting within Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry over the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s (FMCIDE) recently announced partnership with Hello.cv, with stakeholders arguing that the arrangement appears to conflict with the Federal Government’s Nigeria-First Policy by prioritising a foreign…
News Highlights: Access Holdings posted a record ₦1.007 trillion Profit Before Tax and grew total assets to ₦51.56 trillion, reinforcing its focus on sustainable growth, balance sheet strength, and long-term value creation. The Group unveiled its “From Scale to Value” strategy, highlighting expansion beyond banking into pensions, insurance, consumer finance, and payments while prioritising resilience, governance, and future shareholder returns. Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth, balance sheet strength, and long-term value creation, positioning these priorities at the centre of its corporate strategy as it navigates an increasingly dynamic operating environment. Digital TimesNG reports that the…