News Highlights: Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition provides a prime opportunity for technology players to showcase their brands, enhance their reputations, and engage in unmatched networking with strategic partners, investors, and potential buyers. The 2024 edition, themed “Quantum AI and Implication to Africa,” continues this tradition by bringing together participants from within and outside the continent for knowledge sharing, business connections, and deal-making. The 2024 edition of the Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition begins today, Tuesday, September 3 and ends on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition is Africa’s premier annual consumer technology show which provides the…
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: Prof. Obadare emphasized the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding against threats within Nigeria’s digital landscape. Obadare advocated for a disruption in Nigeria’s educational system, particularly from primary to tertiary levels, to improve data quality. Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale, Founder and CVO of Digital Encode has emphasized the need for Nigeria to understand the threat landscape and the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting against these threats as this is essential for driving sub-sectoral digital growth through Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his presentation at the one-day ICT Growth Conference organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA)…
News Highlights: TransXcel is seeking a £55 million investment to disrupt Nigeria’s traditional transportation sector by expanding its fleet. TransXcel is inviting investors to join its mission to reshape the transportation landscape in Nigeria. TransXcel, an innovative transportation startup, has announced its pursuit of a £55 million investment to revolutionize the commuting experience in Nigeria. TransXcel is a transportation startup dedicated to providing innovative and reliable commuting solutions in Nigeria. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach, TransXcel aims to deliver an unparalleled travel experience that meets the evolving needs of commuters. Digital TimesNG reports that the company expects…
News Highlights: The NCC has achieved a 96% compliance rate, with over 153 million SIM cards successfully linked to National Identity Numbers (NINs). The NCC, in collaboration with security agencies, is intensifying efforts to ensure 100% NIN-SIM linkage by the September 14, 2024 deadline. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024. The Commission said in a statement made available to Digital TimesNG Wednesday evening that this marked a significant…
-IPv6 Summit Aims To Propel Nigeria’s Digital Transformation And Economic Growth News Highlights: The IPv6-Driven Digital Summit emphasized the importance of transitioning to IPv6 as a crucial step in advancing Nigeria’s digital technology. NITDA’s DG highlighted FG’s commitment to accelerating economic diversification through industrialization, digitization, and innovation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) hosted the IPv6-Driven Digital Summit in partnership with Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council Nigeria to discuss the country’s digital transformation process. Themed “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth,” the event which took place at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora marked a…
News Highlights: Digital Encode, and NeuRaL AI, have expressed interest in partnering with NITRA for its upcoming annual multi-stakeholder conference. The Conference, scheduled for August 28, 2024, will explore the theme “Impact of AI on National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria.” Digital Encode, a leading Cyber Security and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) company, and NeuRaL AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm, have indicated interest in collaborating with the ICT industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), on its forthcoming annual multi-stakeholder conference. Digital TimesNG reports that also partnering with NITRA for this year’s event will…
-Fidelity Bank Has 14 Days To Pay The Fine News Highlight: The NDPC has fined Fidelity Bank Plc N555,800,000, which is 0.1% of the Bank’s annual gross revenue for 2023. The fine was a result of violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has ordered Fidelity Bank Plc to pay a sum of N555,800,000 (Five Hundred and Fifty-Five-Million-Eight Hundred-Thousand naira) only being 0.1% of the Bank’s annual gross revenue in 2023. Digital TimesNG reports that the fine resulting from investigations into violations of the Nigeria Data…
News Highlights: TD Africa has partnered with ZTE Corporation to introduce a new range of smartphones in Nigeria, aiming to reshape and enhance the mobile phone ecosystem. The collaboration between TD Africa and ZTE is expected to be a game-changer for the Nigerian mobile market, with a wide selection of smartphones available. Konga, Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, reaffirms its commitment to improving education in Nigeria as it kicks off its much-anticipated Back-to-School campaign today, Monday, August 19th, 2024. Running until Friday, September 30th, 2024, Digital TimesNG understands that the campaign promises to deliver unbeatable deals and discounts of up to…
News Highlights: TD Africa has partnered with ZTE Corporation to introduce a new range of smartphones in Nigeria, aiming to reshape and enhance the mobile phone ecosystem. The collaboration between TD Africa and ZTE is expected to be a game-changer for the Nigerian mobile market, with a wide selection of smartphones available. TD Africa is poised to reshape and enhance the Nigerian mobile phone ecosystem through its partnership with ZTE Corporation to introduce a new range of smartphones. This recent strategic partnership marks the beginning of a new era for Nigerian mobile consumers, delivering a wide array of devices that…
News Highlights: NITDA and FCT UBEB are partnering to launch an intensive two-week training program in AI, Coding, and Robotics for 24 students from six FCT schools. The third edition of the Reality House competition will feature 54 participants from eight schools competing in a reality TV show-style event. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) are collaborating to spark a digital transformation in schools across the FCT. A statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Relations at NITDA and made available to Digital TimesNG…