News Highlights: Financial Literacy Outreach Reaches 100 Participants Commitment to Youth Empowerment and Financial Inclusion As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial…
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News Highlights: Ericsson appoints Per Narvinger as new CEO Leadership transition aligned with AI and connectivity growth Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson has announced a major leadership transition, appointing long-serving executive Per Narvinger as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026, as current CEO Borje Ekholm prepares to step down after nearly a decade at the helm. Narvinger, who currently leads Ericsson’s Business Area Networks, will take over leadership at a critical period for the telecoms industry as artificial intelligence increasingly drives demand for advanced connectivity infrastructure. He succeeds Ekholm, who has guided the company since January…
News Highlights: SpaceX will acquire AI coding startup Cursor in a deal valued at $60 billion, with completion expected in the third quarter after regulatory approvals. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening SpaceX’s AI capabilities and narrowing the gap with leading competitors in AI-powered coding tools. SpaceX has intensified its push into artificial intelligence by striking a landmark $60 billion deal to acquire fast-rising AI coding startup Cursor, underscoring Elon Musk’s determination to strengthen the company’s position in the increasingly competitive AI software market. The acquisition, disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
News Highlights: IMT 5.0 Focuses on Bridging the Gap between Innovation and Impact Industry Stakeholders to Shape the Next Phase of Insurance Transformation As the insurance sector continues to embrace digital transformation and customer-centric innovation, West Africa’s foremost insurance and technology conference, Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), has announced the return of its flagship annual gathering. The fifth edition of the event, IMT 5.0, themed “Building Insurance That Connects,” will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Conceived by Creato Urban, one of Africa’s foremost strategic communications agencies, Insurance Meets Tech was…
News Highlights: Nigeria Innovation Summit 11.0 will focus on the theme “Innovating in the Age of AI,” exploring how artificial intelligence can drive economic growth and innovation across Africa. The summit is expected to convene leading innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, academics, and global technology experts on October 6, 2026, in Lagos. Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem is set for another major gathering as InnovationHub Africa has announced plans for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS 11.0), with a strong focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business, governance, and economic development. Scheduled for October 6, 2026, at…
News Highlights: LASUBEB Endorses Expanded KidsCook Showdown for Public Schools Competition Promotes Life Skills and Leadership Development Public primary school pupils in Kosofe Local Government Area are set to take centre stage as Dominion Consultancy Concepts launches the second edition of the KidsCook Showdown, an innovative cooking competition aimed at nurturing leadership, teamwork, creativity and accountability among children aged six to eight. Building on the success of its maiden edition in 2025, the programme has recorded a major breakthrough with the official endorsement of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB). The approval underscores growing institutional support for the…
News Highlights: TD Africa and Check Point Technologies strengthened their strategic partnership to enhance cybersecurity capacity across Africa. Both organisations committed to scaling cybersecurity training and globally recognised certification programmes. As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication across Africa’s digital economy, TD Africa and Check Point Technologies have intensified efforts to strengthen the continent’s cybersecurity preparedness through enhanced partner development and enterprise protection initiatives. During a recent high-level management meeting, Africa’s foremost technology ecosystem enabler and distribution company, TD Africa, engaged with global cybersecurity powerhouse Check Point Technologies to chart a path for deeper collaboration aimed at…
News Highlights: The collaboration aims to deploy digital technologies that will enhance grid management, improve operational efficiency, strengthen transparency, and support a more reliable electricity ecosystem. The initiative will provide real-time operational data across generation, transmission, and distribution networks, improving decision-making, system stability, and overall grid reliability. As Nigeria seeks to modernise its electricity industry through technology-driven solutions, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has initiated a strategic partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen digital transformation across the nation’s power ecosystem. Digital TimesNG learnt that the collaboration, which was the focus of a high-level meeting…
News Highlights: FAAN highlighted its environmental sustainability achievements, including ISO 14001:2025 certification and ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions across major Nigerian airports. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to climate-resilient airport development through stakeholder engagement, environmental awareness campaigns, and sustainable aviation initiatives. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action as it joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. The event, themed “Global Call for Climate Action,” began with a road walk and sensitization exercise involving FAAN staff and stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.…
By Osasikemwen Ighile In today’s volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit—it is a strategic necessity. The constantly rising living costs, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations have redefined what it means to be financially secure. The difference now lies not in whether people save, but in how they save. Reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlight this shift, showing inflation in Nigeria climbing from 22.41% in May 2023 to a peak of 34.80% by late 2024. While temporary cooling occurred in early 2025, the overarching trend underscores a stark reality – cash that…