–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…
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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,…
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…
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…