On the evening of April 2nd, 2024, TECNO unveiled its latest innovative lineup of cutting-edge devices and AIoT products. The electric atmosphere at the famous Landmark Event Centre, where the unveiling was held, provided the needed ambiance for an event that had in attendance the best of the best from the entertainment and tech worlds. Reality TV stars Saga, Elozonam, and Liquorose added a touch of celebrity sparkle to the occasion as tech influencers Valor Reviews, Izziboye, Fisayo Fosudo, and Miss Techy brought their expertise to the forefront. Renowned actor Linda Osifo exuded charm and sophistication, complemented by the presence…
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Zikoko, the best source of shareable content from Africa, has announced Sparkle as the headline sponsor for HERtitude 2024, its third annual women-only festival, bringing women of diverse backgrounds together to connect and have an amazing time without harm or judgment. This year’s festival, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Lagos, marks another significant milestone in championing women’s achievements and providing a safe space for self-expression and celebration. Sparkle, a revolutionary digital bank based in Nigeria, brings a fresh perspective to financial services and lifestyle support for Nigerians, aligning seamlessly with HERtitude’s mission to empower and uplift women. At…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the GIZ/DTC, held a Stakeholder Awareness on the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) in Lagos. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, in his opening remarks, emphasised the critical role of digital literacy skills in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. He highlighted the NDLF as a comprehensive roadmap developed by NITDA, in collaboration with key stakeholders to equip Nigerians with the necessary digital skills to thrive in the digital age. Inuwa, who was represented by Dr. Falilat Jimoh, of the Digital Inclusion Unit of the Agency’s South West Zonal Office (SWZO),…
FBNQuest, the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, recently held its financial literacy and enlightenment session to commemorate the 2024 Global Money Week, and as part of the organisation’s Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) activities. This year’s Global Money Week was themed “Protect Your Money, Secure Your Future” to raise awareness among younger generations about savings culture, investment, and financial discipline. To promote financial literacy, FBNQuest employees volunteered to teach and interact with pupils, providing insights and techniques on the importance of developing a savings culture from the money given to them by their parents, guardians,…
By Chibuokem T. Onyekwelu Africa is a continent of dreamers, innovators, and resilient people. Despite the challenges of limited resources, unreliable infrastructure, and economic constraints, many Africans are breaking barriers and building successful tech careers. As a senior software engineer from Nigeria, I’ve seen firsthand how determination, creativity, and strategic thinking can turn dreams into reality, even in resource-scarce environments. In this article, I’ll share practical steps to help Africans, especially young people, build thriving tech careers despite the odds. I’ll also highlight inspiring stories of African tech pioneers who started with little but achieved greatness, proving that where you…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in conjunction with the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, KASEDA have organised a capacity-building and empowerment programme for 50 indigenes of the state to support the transformative growth of their businesses, leveraging digital technology. Digital TimesNG understands that the three-day capacity building aimed to implement digital technology adoption for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) in the state. It will also help to ensure that MSMEs adopt modern and relevant digital technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their business goals. Katsina State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Mallam Farouk Lawal Jobe…
There are plans by the Federal Government of Nigeria to launch three new national identity cards in May this year and has a target of providing them for about 104 million citizens across the country. The three new national identity cards planned by the National Identity Management Commission include a bank-enabled National ID card, a social intervention card, and an optional ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card. The Technical Adviser, Media, and Communications to the Director-General of NIMC, Ayodele Babalola, who disclosed these in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, said Nigerians would start getting the three national ID cards…
There are indications that the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are now making subtle moves to return some electricity consumers to Band A to charge the new tariff. Vanguard said in a report that the DisCos had recorded 1,100 feeder coverage areas for Band A but NERC said the actual coverage area for the new tariff is only 480. Media reports claim there is a huge discrepancy between the number of feeders covered as Band A customers by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and what was approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC). A source in one of the DisCos in…
Shares of HubSpot rose 9% on Thursday morning after Reuters reported that Alphabet is in talks with its advisors to make an offer for the marketing software company. Reuters reported that Alphabet has in recent days discussed how much it should offer and whether antitrust officials would greenlight the deal. Big tech companies have been under increased antitrust scrutiny. The Department of Justice in January filed its second antitrust suit against Google, seeking to break up its ad business. The department’s earlier antitrust suit, filed in October 2020, accused Google of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly in search. The potential deal…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Wednesday, approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The Vice Chairman, NERC, Musliu Oseni, said the increase will see the customers paying N225 kilowatt per hour (KW/h) from the current N66. Customers under Band A are those who enjoy 20-24 hours of electricity supply daily while those in Band B are subscribers who enjoy 16 to 20 hours. Those in Band C enjoy 12 to 16 hours daily. Also, Band D subscribers are beneficiaries of eight to 12 hours daily and Band E subscribers only enjoy four…