MTN Group, Africa’s leading mobile network operator, has teamed up with MTV Base, the continent’s top youth and pop culture brand, to unveil ‘Room of Safety’, an innovative, youth-led series designed to address online child safety and foster positive digital habits. Digital TimesNG reports that at the heart of the project is a 10-part short-form series, premiering 20 July 2025 at 16:00 on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and on @MTVBaseSouth and @MTVBaseAfrica social platforms. Through compelling, relatable narratives crafted by and for young people, the series aims to shine a light on the risks that African youth face online,…
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News Highlights: Smile Launches #AllTimeSmileTime Campaign to Showcase Seamless Connectivity Anywhere, Anytime User Engagement and Feedback at the Heart of Smile’s Month-long Digital Experience Smile Communications, Nigeria’s leading 4G LTE broadband provider, has unveiled an exciting new campaign tagged #AllTimeSmileTime, encouraging customers to share the moments and places they enjoy seamless internet connectivity with Smile. With Smile’s robust and expanding coverage across Nigeria, the brand is reinforcing its promise that quality internet access isn’t restricted to the office or home alone. Whether you’re at a seminar, in church, relaxing at the park, hanging out with friends, or even studying at…
In an age where public perception shapes national policy, brand trust defines business success, and communication crises can make or break institutions, few professionals stand as tall as Dr. Omoniyi P. Ibietan. Named on the prestigious PR Power List 2025, Dr. Ibietan is more than a public relations expert, he is an institution, a thinker, a strategist, and a shaper of narratives across Africa’s most critical communication landscapes. In this feature, TECHECONOMY, a leading online media platform, deploys a multimethod and multilayered lens, from career trajectory and academic depth to influence, innovation, and intellectual legacy, to unpack the life and…
News Highlights: Samsung Unveils Most Advanced Foldables Yet Exclusive Pre-Order Offers in Nigeria via Konga Samsung has once again redefined the foldable smartphone experience with the official unveiling of its latest innovations, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. The latest offerings represent the most significant advancement in foldable technology to date, combining ultra-slim design with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. The Galaxy Z Fold7 sets new standards in foldable smartphone engineering, weighing less than the Samsung S25 Ultra and 24 grams lighter than the Z Fold6. These new offerings are the thinnest and lightest in…
News Highlights: Konga Launches Exclusive 30-Day Starlink Promo with Over ₦120,000 in Savings Partnership Fuels Digital Inclusion Across Nigeria Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform and the country’s largest authorized retail partner for Starlink, is driving nationwide access to high-speed internet with a special 30-day promotional offer on the Starlink Gen 2 kit. In line with its mission to enhance digital empowerment across Nigeria, Konga is offering the Starlink Gen 2 kit at a deeply discounted promo price of ₦467,995, down from the regular retail price of ₦590,000. This remarkable deal delivers over ₦120,000 in savings per unit, making it…
By Vice Admiral Awwal Z. Gambo (Rtd) With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His passing is not only a monumental loss to his immediate family, but to the entire Nigerian nation, which he served with unmatched devotion and dignity. As a soldier, General Buhari stood tall with courage, unwavering discipline and an incorruptible spirit. As a statesman and former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, he embodied…
News Highlights: Zuckerberg Faces $8 Billion Trial Over Alleged Data Exploitation Trial to Expose Meta’s Internal Handling of User Privacy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to take the stand this week as the star witness in a landmark $8 billion trial, where he faces allegations of running Facebook as an illegal enterprise that exploited users’ data without their consent. According to Reuters, shareholders of Meta Platforms — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — have filed a lawsuit against Zuckerberg along with several current and former company executives. The plaintiffs claim that Meta repeatedly violated the terms…
By Angela Nwanodu Anambra State has reaffirmed its commitment to building a tech-driven and business-friendly environment. The State Government led by His Excellency, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR reiterated the commitment at the maiden State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) technical session and state-wide town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, held at the International Conference Centre, Awka. The event formed part of the nationwide tour by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), bringing federal reform champions face-to-face with state officials, private sector leaders, and the business community. In his remarks, Governor Soludo who was represented by…
News Highlights: PalmPay Launches In-App Insurance to Bridge Nigeria’s Coverage Gap Expanding Financial Inclusion Through Smart Digital Solutions PalmPay, one of Africa’s foremost digital banking platforms, has unveiled new strategic partnerships with top-tier insurance providers to deliver affordable, accessible, and easy-to-understand insurance solutions directly through its mobile app. This move reinforces PalmPay’s unwavering commitment to advancing financial inclusion and improving the everyday wellbeing of Nigerians. Despite the critical need for health coverage, only about 8.9% of Nigerians are currently enrolled in any form of health insurance, placing the country among Africa’s least insured. Factors such as limited awareness, high costs,…
…Expands Visibility of Internal Exposures within an Organization’s Environment News Highlights: Sophos Integrates Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) into Its Managed Risk Service Comprehensive, Unified Protection with No Additional Cost Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader known for its cutting-edge solutions against cyber threats, has announced a significant expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk service. The new enhancement introduces Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM), leveraging technology from Tenable to deliver deeper visibility into potential security exposures. Digital TimesNG understands that this development addresses a growing concern among organizations about unseen vulnerabilities within their networks. According to the Sophos State of Ransomware…