Author: DigitalTimesNG

-New Zoho Solutions Will Boost Operational Efficiency And Enhance Customer Satisfaction News Highlights: Zoho Corporation has introduced Zoho IoT, a customizable, user-friendly low-code platform that helps businesses develop and deploy IoT solutions. Zoho IoT offers tailored solutions for industries like Industrial IoT, Smart Buildings, and Energy Management, providing real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automation. Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has unveiled Zoho IoT, a user-friendly and scalable low-code platform designed to build and deploy custom IoT solutions, reports Digital TimesNG. The platform elevates the concept of connectivity by seamlessly collecting and managing IoT device data in real time, offering…

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News Highlights: At IFA 2024, LG Electronics unveiled a new line of home appliances designed to reduce energy consumption and address Africa’s specific energy needs. These appliances, including washing machines and dryers, incorporate advanced AI-driven technologies that optimize energy use, aligning with the AU’s Agenda 2063 for a green economy. LG Electronics had at IFA 2024, unveiled its newest line of energy-efficient home appliances, specifically designed to lower power consumption and tackle Africa’s distinct energy challenges. In line with the global push for sustainability, LG’s new appliances boast industry-leading energy efficiency, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 goal of…

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News Highlights: The Tech Convergence 1.0, NiRA’s first-ever annual tech conference, will take place on November 28th and 29th, 2024. The conference will bring together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital economy to foster collaboration and innovation. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registry for the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), has announced The Tech Convergence 1.0, a two-day conference and exhibition scheduled for November 28th and 29th, 2024, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The Tech Convergence 1.0, commemorating its inaugural edition this year, will become a conference and exhibition held each year. For this year, it…

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Innovative technology brand, TECNO has unveiled the new PHANTOM V Fold2 5G – an AI-enhanced second-generation foldable smartphone that brings more efficiency for business professionals and creatives. Embracing the incredible possibilities of large-screen foldable devices, it is a powerhouse of productivity and creativity elevated by futuristic AI innovation. PHANTOM V Fold2 5G is freshly equipped with TECNO’s brand-new TECNO AI suite of AI functions, including the upgraded Gemini-integrated Ella AI Assistant, AI Artboard, AI Wallpaper and more. It also features advanced hardware, with 6.42” outer and 7.85” main 120Hz LTPO screens with 30-120° hovering capability, a powerful 5750mAh Aircell battery,…

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News Highlights: PalmPay has launched a USSD code (*861#) allowing its 30 million+ users in Nigeria to perform banking transactions without internet access. PalmPay’s USSD service features a security function enabling users to freeze their accounts if their phone is lost or stolen. PalmPay, a prominent financial platform with over 30 million users on its mobile app in Nigeria, has introduced its new USSD code. With the PalmPay USSD code, customers can now perform a wide range of banking transactions by dialing *861# from their mobile phones. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the…

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News Highlights: TD Africa is offering discounted Mercury Inverters to help Nigerians reduce dependence on costly fuel-powered generators. TD Africa’s discount aims to make these inverters more accessible to Nigerians, improving quality of life and business efficiency. In response to Nigeria’s unstable power supply and the demand for cost-effective backup solutions, TD Africa, the authorized distributor of Mercury Inverters in Africa, is offering Nigerians a discounted deal on all Mercury inverters to help them take control of their power needs. TD Africa said in a statement on Friday that this offer will help reduce reliance on expensive fuel-powered generators, providing…

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News Highlights: Nigerian physicist Jamilu Tanko has developed a groundbreaking Cyclone Furnace, using waste materials like rice husks. NASENI, recognizing the innovation’s potential to boost local industries and reduce reliance on imported equipment, is supporting Tanko’s work. In a world where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, Nigerian physicist, Jamilu Tanko is making strides with a revolutionary innovation set to transform small and medium-scale industries. His invention, the Cyclone Furnace, offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for drying products, with significant implications for sectors like baking, pharmaceuticals, rice mills, papermills, brickmaking, and local communities. Tanko, a Principal Scientist at the…

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News Highlights: Sparkle’s first session at the Moonshot by TechCabal conference will focus on the opportunities presented by open banking in Nigeria. The second session will be a panel discussion on how effective risk management can grow lending businesses. Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Sparkle, is set to host two key sessions focused on open banking and risk management at the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference, scheduled for Wednesday, 9th October, and Thursday, 10th October 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Sparkle’s sessions will take place on Thursday, 10th October, at 10:10 AM and 2:40 PM respectively.…

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Finding a reliable power solution can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As Nigeria grapples with its myriad of challenges, one issue that refuses to bow is uninterrupted power supply. For many Nigerians, it’s a tale as old as time – the flickering lights, the endless queues for fuel, and the ever-present roar of petrol generators. Dr. Patrick, a senior lecturer who relocated to Nigeria over two years ago, knows this struggle all too well. Speaking to a group of students one afternoon about the challenges in Nigeria, he recounted his journey through different power-generating devices. “Nigeria…

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News Highlights: Neuralink’s ‘Blindsight’ receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Neuralink has potential to revolutionize vision restoration Neuralink, an Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation for the company’s experimental implant, Blindsight. ‘Blindsight’ is designed to restore vision in individuals with complete or partial blindness, including those with non-functional optic nerves. “We have received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight. “Join us in our quest to bring back sight to those who have lost it. Apply to our Patient Registry and openings on our career page,” Neuralink wrote on its X…

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