The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concerns over an alarming increase in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction advertisements falsely attributed to the agency. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting members of the public. “We have observed a disturbing rise in fake accounts bearing the names and images of the Comptroller-General of Customs, the National PRO, and even retired senior officers, all falsely claiming to offer jobs and auction opportunities,” Maiwada said. He noted that the perpetrators often pose…
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News Highlights: TD Africa and HP Inc. reaffirmed their nearly 30-year partnership at a strategic meeting in Lagos. Leaders from both companies pledged deeper collaboration to expand tech access. TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has reaffirmed its nearly three-decade-long partnership with HP Inc. through a high-level strategic meeting held in Ikoyi, Lagos. The exclusive gathering which brought together top executives from both companies, focused on reinforcing their shared commitment to driving digital transformation and expanding technology access across Nigeria and the African continent. Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group (parent…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), will review the organisation’s upcoming book on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” would be presented at an event chaired by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi. The Publicity Secretary, GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke in a press statement, reiterated that the book presentation would take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00…
News Highlights: Zinox Technologies to Represent Nigeria at VivaTech Paris 2025 Global Spotlight on Indigenous Innovation and Konga’s Rise In a major boost to Nigeria’s global tech aspirations, Zinox Technologies, an integrated tech solutions provider and a prominent player in the nation’s ICT ecosystem, has been officially invited to represent Nigeria at VivaTech Paris 2025, one of the world’s premier technology and innovation summits. The invitation was extended in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, marking a strategic recognition of Zinox’s impressive two-decade legacy in delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure, enterprise solutions, and innovation across Nigeria and…
–Program To Foster Innovation And Tackle National Challenges News Highlights: Meta, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), NCAIR, and NITDA, has introduced the Llama Impact Accelerator. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to open innovation and responsible AI, offering technical training, mentorship, and extended support to Nigerian startups. Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have announced the launch of the Llama Impact Accelerator program aimed at enabling the development of…
By Elvis Eromosele For years, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) banking in Nigeria has been a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. It was simple, fast, and accessible even on the most basic mobile phones. From transferring money to paying bills, and checking balances to buying airtime, USSD provided seamless access to banking without the need for internet access. But now, a terse, polite message from banks may have sounded the death knell of the service. In what feels like a final move in a long-standing tussle between telecom service providers and banks, the new directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission…
By Chimezie Orisakwe The path of entrepreneurship, particularly within the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Nigeria, is not for the faint-hearted. It demands a unique blend of attributes to navigate the complexities and seize the latent opportunities. During a recent mentoring session in Ikoyi, Lagos, organised by some young business leaders, Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s most decorated tech entrepreneur, articulated a compelling and insightful perspective: to truly flourish as an entrepreneur in Nigeria, one must cultivate a composite strength, drawing inspiration from the distinct yet powerful qualities embodied by prominent national figures – Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and…
News Highlights: Strengthening Strategic Partnerships for Africa’s Digital Future Visionary Leadership and Call to Action TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, reinforced its enduring partnership with Dell Technologies during a high-level courtesy visit to Dell’s regional office on June 3rd, 2025. Digital TimesNG reports that the strategic engagement was led by Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, CEO of TD Africa, who was accompanied by a delegation of top executives from the company. The meeting celebrated a history of successful collaboration and reaffirmed both parties’ commitment to deepening their strategic alliance within Africa’s dynamic tech distribution landscape. A major highlight…
By Stanley Osuozah In the race to build software products that matter, African tech teams are increasingly embracing agile methodologies. Not just because they’re fashionable, but because they work. At the core of this movement is Scrum—a powerful, lightweight framework enabling high-performing teams to deliver value faster, adapt quickly, and build with greater focus. As startups across the continent aim to innovate with limited resources, in fast-evolving markets, Scrum offers a proven system for managing complexity, shortening feedback loops, and ensuring product-market fit. Rethinking the Way We Build Software For years, the dominant approach to software development was linear and…
As individuals, we can all relate to recommending products we have used, liked and enjoyed to our family, friends and acquaintances. For example, you try a new health supplement that helps you sleep better, and you proceed to tell a relative who buys it and loves it too. They then tell a friend, and suddenly, several people in your network are raving about the same product, all because of your initial recommendation. Now, what if the company behind that supplement decided to reward you financially for every purchase made through your referrals, beyond a simple “thank you”? That, in essence,…