By Ahmed SULEIMAN In a recent lecture delivered by a renowned cleric Sheikh Abdurrahman Azzamfari, the growing security challenges in Zamfara State were discussed with candidness and conviction. The cleric did not mince words in highlighting the dangerous forces working behind the scenes to perpetuate violence and unrest in the state, while commending the ongoing efforts of key government figures to restore peace. According to the cleric, selfish interests and ignorance have been key drivers of the insecurity plaguing Zamfara. In his words, “This problem is like the case of two elephants fighting; who will suffer the most? The…
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News Highlights: TD Africa has launched its Managed Service Providers (MSP) service, supported by Huawei’s iMaster-NCE technology With Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) technology, TD Africa’s MSP service accelerates network deployment, and reduces operational costs by up to 40%, TD Africa has introduced its Managed Service Providers (MSP) service, aimed at helping businesses in West Africa transition from the typically slow, labor-intensive, and error-prone traditional network services to a more optimized network infrastructure. Digital TimesNG understands that Huawei granted TD Africa the service provision authorization at the recent Huawei Connect 2024 event in South Africa, enabling a more efficient, scalable, and secure…
News Highlights: M-KOPA has reached a milestone of 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, with 2 million added in the last 15 months. By leveraging AI-driven analytics and payment data, M-KOPA has facilitated over $1.5 billion in financing, enabling customers to build credit records for future access to digital loans, etc. M-KOPA, a leading emerging market fintech, has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, with two million of these customers coming on-board in the past 15 months. M-KOPA’s innovative model makes affordable smartphones embedded with…
-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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
E-commerce thrives on speed and scale, but without a resilient microservice architecture, even the biggest platforms can collapse under peak demand. Drawing from real-world experience, senior software engineer OLAMIPOSI OGUNYEMI shows how decoupled services, smart caching, and resilience patterns transform traffic surges from technical disasters into record-breaking opportunities. In e-commerce, speed and scalability are not optional, they are the foundation of customer trust and business growth. When platforms fail to deliver fast, frictionless transactions, the results are abandoned carts, failed payments, and revenue loss. Nowhere is this more evident than during high-traffic periods such as Black Friday or seasonal flash…
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…