News Highlights: TikTok has announced new personalisation tools for users New tools to empower Nigerian Creators and Communities TikTok on Wednesday, announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content they see—helping them explore their interests, discover fresh creators, and personalise their TikTok experience, reports Digital TimesNG. These tools will include a Manage Topics feature, smart keyword filtering and a 101 guide to how the For You feed works. The For You feed lies at the heart of the TikTok experience. It’s where users discover new topics, and where creators, communities, and small businesses…
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News Highlights: MTN Nigeria officially commenced its annual employee volunteerism initiative As part of the campaign, MTN Nigeria is implementing impactful grassroots initiatives MTN Nigeria on Tuesday, held the opening ceremony for the 2025 edition of 21 Days of Y’ello Care, the company’s annual employee volunteerism initiative, reports Digital TimesNG. This year’s campaign, themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” will run from June 1 to June 21, 2025, and focuses on supporting communities that continue to face barriers to digital access and connectivity. MTN Nigeria kicked off on Sunday June 1 with trainings across different…
News Highlights: Konga Launches 2025 Mid-Year Shopping Festival with Massive Discounts and Expanded Offerings Festival Features Interactive Shopping Events and Reinforces Konga’s Market Leadership Konga, Nigeria’s largest indigenous e-commerce brand, has launched the third edition of its Mid-Year Shopping Festival, offering discounts of up to 50%. Running from Sunday, June 1 to Monday, June 30, 2025, the festival has cemented its place as the premier discount event of the year’s first half. This year’s edition, themed ‘Oversabi Deals’, promises a full month of exceptional savings, massive price cuts, and exclusive offers for millions of shoppers across the country. This annual…
News Highlights: Girls in ICT Campaign Marks 13 Years of Impact and Growth in Nigeria Stakeholders Call for Inclusive Digital Transformation and Greater Support for Girls in Tech After 13 years of organizing the Girls in ICT Day celebration, a campaign aimed at mentoring young girls to develop interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and pursue careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), stakeholders at the recently held 13th edition in Lagos have applauded the progress recorded in Nigeria. While acknowledging the achievements so far, the stakeholders emphasized the need for sustained efforts to encourage more girls to…
News Highlights: The CSR initiative aims to empower 5,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Northern Nigeria The programme is a strategic push for inclusive Financial Inclusion and Regional Development In a strategic effort to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, PalmPay, a leading mobile banking platform, has rolled out a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs across Kano and Kaduna States. Branded as “Passing the Baton,” the initiative underscores PalmPay’s commitment to sharing knowledge and equipping individuals and businesses with the tools needed to achieve financial independence and foster economic empowerment. Digital TimesNG understands that this initiative is a bold move by…
Just hours ago, the vibrant city of Ibadan came alive with a heart-warming celebration of childhood at the McEnies Children’s Day Ibadan Celebration 2025. Held at 12A, Saka Agbaje Street, Aare Bodija, this event marked the second consecutive year of a gathering that has quickly become a beacon of joy and inspiration for children and families alike. Organized by McEnies Global Events in partnership with Perfect Clicks Signature, this year’s theme, “GIGGLES, GAMES & GREATNESS!” beautifully captured the spirit of the day. The event brought together over 70 children and 40 adults, a significant increase from last year, underscoring the…
TD Africa, a trailblazer in technology distribution and innovation across Africa, has launched an exciting weekly campaign titled ‘Black Friday Every Friday’, bringing massive discounts on premium tech products to registered partners via the TD Super App. Running every Friday through Sunday at midnight, the initiative provides consistent access to a diverse product mix, including laptops, smartphones, scanners, inks and toners, printers, and consumer electronics, according to a statement made available to Digital TimesNG on Monday by TD Africa. The statement stated that this laudable initiative aligns with TD Africa’s mission to ensure the accessibility, affordability, and usability of technologies…
News Highlights: Seun Dania received dual individual honours. His company, Alpha-Geek Technologies, was also recognised. Serial entrepreneur Seun Dania recently received widespread acclaim, securing two prestigious individual awards, while his company, Alpha-Geek Technologies, was also honoured for its contributions to the digital sector. Dania was first recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Valuable Personalities (MVP) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy—an accolade presented annually by Knowhow Media. The award celebrates visionary leaders who are shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape through innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight, driving the continued growth of the nation’s digital economy. The awards continued at the Africa’s Beacon…
News Highlights: Through a strategic partnership with L’Oréal, Konga Health is offering shoppers up to 50% off select products. In addition to exclusive online deals, the campaign includes free nationwide delivery on select L’Oréal brands. Konga Health, in partnership with Konga Online, has rolled out a nationwide campaign designed to offer generous discounts on a wide range of personal care and beauty items. The initiative, which runs from May 21 to June 30, 2025, is a strategic effort aimed at promoting health consciousness and making premium personal care products more accessible to the public. It marks a significant move to…
For the second time, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has withdrawn the fiat granted to Femi Falana SAN, which had authorized him to prosecute a case against Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Technologies, and 12 others. This protracted case stems from a transaction that occurred approximately 13 years ago involving Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer company owned by Mr. Benjamin Joseph, an indigene of Enugu State. The transaction in question was with Technology Distributions Limited for the supply of computers to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).…