News Highlights: InnovateAI Lagos 2025, scheduled for February 21, will focus on leveraging AI to address national critical challenges. Organized by AI in Nigeria, the conference aims to position the country as a global hub for AI innovation. AI in Nigeria has announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship annual artificial intelligence conference, will take place on February 21, 2025, with the theme: “Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalyzing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth.” Digital TimesNG reports that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, set to take place at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, will build on…
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News Highlights: Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) now safeguards over 26,000 organizations worldwide. Sophos has enhanced its MDR capabilities through increased analyst capacity, AI-assisted workflows, expanded integrations, and new features. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced that its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service now protects over 26,000 organizations worldwide, with a 37% growth in customers in 2024, reports Digital TimesNG. This achievement highlights the increasing demand for Sophos’ proactive, expert-led security solutions, which help organizations of all sizes stay protected 24/7 against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, including the most advanced ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and…
News Highlights: Zinox Seeks Apology Over Alleged Defamation Zinox alleges Abuse of Legal Process The management of Zinox Technologies Limited, the foremost African digital conglomerate, has demanded a public apology from Mr. Femi Falana SAN over alleged defamation and reputational injury inflicted on the company and its representatives by Falana and his client, Benjamin Joseph, the CEO of Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer firm. In a statement on Sunday, Zinox referenced recent news items in the media relating to certain charges filed by Falana, purporting to act on a fiat donated to him by the Attorney General and Minister…
Corporate blackmail is an insidious trend gaining traction globally, and Nigeria is no exception. It has become a tool for some individuals, corporate entities, and opportunists to target successful businesses and entrepreneurs, often for personal gain or malicious intent. This unethical practice not only jeopardizes the reputation of prominent figures and corporations but also poses a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Through the lens of Nigerian experiences, ALIYU GAYA, a public policy analyst sheds light on this pressing issue, highlighting cases involving renowned personalities like Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Leo Stan Ekeh, as well as reputable organizations like…
By Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman Zinox Group At an end-of-year inspirational talk delivered on 14th December, 2024 to his select mentees of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria monitored in Lagos, DR. LEO STAN EKEH advised them not to lose hope in the Nigerian economy, as he projects that the country shall start returning to a comfortable zone from the 3rd quarter of 2025. He also warned them to apply greater caution in transactions with persons and corporates of questionable character, stressing why due diligence and being local are both critical and an added advantage. Below are excerpts from the lecture. The new fraud is corporate…
… Calls for Love and Peaceful Coexistence The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has extended warm greetings to the Nigerian military and all citizens, both Christians and non-Christians, during this joyous Christmas season. In his message, he emphasized the importance of embodying the spirit of love and peaceful coexistence, urging all Nigerians to reflect on these values not only during the festive period but throughout the year. “This season serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring principles of peace, unity, love, and sacrifice that bind us as a nation,” he stated. The Minister encouraged every…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will significantly enhance the economies of Zamfara State and Nigeria as a whole. Matawalle who is currently on a five-day visit to his home state, commended President Tinubu for his unprecedented support for Local Government Councils and state governments. “No previous administration has demonstrated such a strong commitment to developing local councils and states as President Tinubu,” Matawalle remarked. He highlighted the President’s role as a grassroots mobilizer, emphasizing his passion for local development. “President Tinubu has allocated substantial…
In today’s innovation-driven tech world, design often determines whether a product thrives or fades. Senior UI/UX Designer ELIZABETH CHIZARA NDEFO demonstrates how thoughtful, user-centred design transforms complex technology into intuitive experiences…. In the constantly changing world of technology, innovation is often seen as a race for the release of first-to-market functionality, faster algorithms, or beefed-up technical specs. Yet, what separates truly great products from those that fall into the abyss of obsolescence is not the technology, but how the technology interacts with users. It is here, at the nexus of functionality, aesthetics, and usability, that Elizabeth Chizara Ndefo, Senior UI/UX…
News Highlights: PalmPay has integrated its “Pay with PalmPay” wallet feature on Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform. Both companies emphasize the shared mission of economic empowerment and creating value through user-friendly financial services and seamless digital transactions. PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, operates Nigeria’s most used mobile wallet and has teamed up with Jumia, the continent’s e-commerce giant, to launch a festive campaign that’s all about convenience, rewards, and enhancing your shopping experience. Running from December 11th to 28th, 2024, this holiday campaign is set to reward shoppers who use the new “Pay with PalmPay” feature on Jumia…
In a major step toward enhancing Defence Health Services and deepening the partnership between Nigeria and the United States, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, held a meeting with Dr. David Smith, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. The meeting focused on enhancing the existing collaboration in defence health between the two nations, which has previously facilitated the establishment of high-tech laboratories in Nigeria. The Minister commended the U.S. for their efforts and urged for the expansion of these medical facilities beyond Abuja and Lagos to reach more derserved regions. Dr. Matawalle emphasized…