MTN Nigeria has officially launched Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), a bold new music reality competition designed to uncover and elevate the next generation of Afrobeats talent. The show was unveiled on Saturday, August 2, 2025, during a media event held at the MTN Rooftop Event Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, said: “Next Afrobeats Star is a bold initiative by MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, to discover and elevate the next global icon of Afrobeats. At MTN, we believe in progress, not just as a brand stance but a purpose. “We…
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In a bold move to empower Nigeria’s youth and promote digital safety, PalmPay has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Program, a national initiative aimed at equipping over one million young Nigerians with critical digital knowledge and data protection skills over the next three years. The initiative, which was formally launched last week at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, underscores PalmPay’s growing commitment to not only safeguarding user data but also fostering digital literacy among the country’s youth population, which accounts for over 70% of the…
As preparations intensify for the new academic session, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, Konga, is easing the burden for families and schools across the country with the official rollout of its highly anticipated ‘Back-To-School’ Campaign. The nationwide campaign, which kicked off on August 1 and runs through August 31, offers irresistible deals tailored to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers, and educational institutions. Digital TimesNG learnt from sources at Konga, that this year’s campaign kicked off earlier than usual, enabling customers to capitalize on substantial early bird discounts ahead of the peak shopping periods. This timing offers families and educational…
LG Electronics has turned up the volume in more ways than one. In a show of true creative synergy, LG unveiled its brand-new line of Bluetooth speakers — the “xboom by will.i.am.” This launch isn’t just about new gadgets. It’s the beginning of a bold chapter for LG’s audio brand, powered by the mind of multi-platinum musician and tech trailblazer, will.i.am. Recently named LG xboom’s official “Experiential Architect,” will.i.am brings his deep roots in music and pop culture to the world of sound tech, promising not just speakers but a full-on cultural moment. Where Style and Sound Collide Every product…
When innovation meets limitation, something powerful can emerge. For Victor Eziulo Seth Seaba, that moment arrived during a challenging product launch that would change not just his project, but his entire outlook on product development. In the middle of a high-stakes initiative marked by tight deadlines and overextended teams, Victor had to make a critical decision: try to do it all and risk failing or simplify and zero in on what users truly needed. He chose the latter, and that choice laid the foundation for his new book, ‘The Minimal Path to Maximum Impact: How to Build MVPs That Take…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, 2025, through a statement posted on the Council’s official X handle. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,” the statement read. Candidates who participated in the examination are now able to check their results online via the Council’s portal. “To access the result, log on to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially scheduled to end on August 31, 2025. With this approval, Adeniyi will now serve until August 2026. The extension, announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is intended to enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and deliver on strategic initiatives central to the Tinubu administration’s agenda. Among these initiatives are the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and…
By Olumide Balogun The digital pulse of Nigeria beats fastest on mobile. With $1 billion projected in app usage and purchases for 2025 across the continent, marketers in Nigeria cannot afford to ignore this wave. At Google’s recent “Appcelerate” summit, top industry voices explored the central role of mobile apps in today’s marketing strategies. The takeaway was unmistakable: Nigerians spend over 4 hours daily on mobile, with 80% of that time in apps. Apps have moved from being optional extras to becoming the core of customer engagement, business efficiency, and innovation. Smartphone access is set to reach 880 million across…
MTN Nigeria held its inaugural Customer Engagement Day (CED) at the MTN Rooftop in Ikoyi, Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to listening, engaging, and co-creating with Nigerians at every stage of their digital journey. Themed “We See You. We’re With You,” the full-day hybrid event brought together hundreds of in-person guests and thousands of online participants for a vibrant celebration of digital empowerment and customer-focused innovation. The event offered an engaging mix of immersive technology demonstrations and authentic conversations with MTN’s leadership, creating a platform for real-time feedback and meaningful connection. Attendees experienced fireside chats with company executives and thought leaders,…
It was a thrilling and fun-filled Saturday, July 26, as football enthusiasts trooped to Atican Beach, Lekki, in large numbers to enjoy the beautiful game at the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer 2025. After hours of intense competition on the scorching sandy beach, accompanied by electrifying music from DJ Bright, the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) emerged as the gold medal winner, having secured the highest number of points across all their matches. LASUED demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical superiority, defeating Lagos City Polytechnic 1–0 in their opening game and holding University of Lagos (UNILAG) to a goalless draw in…