Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for substantial investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aimed at fortifying the nation’s economy through the integration of digital technologies. The call is in sync with NITDA’s concerted effort to propel inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, thereby laying the groundwork for the country’s technological advancement. Inuwa made the call during a meeting with Ms. Edosio Uyoyo and Traore Toho Syevie, a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) at the Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The delegation briefed Inuwa on various initiatives…
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In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, leading fintech company PalmPay has stated that effective immediately, users of its app can now enjoy three months of unlimited free transfers to all banks. In a statement issued on March 1, PalmPay said the unlimited free transfer would empower its users to perform transactions without worrying about bank charges. Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu, said the update underscores PalmPay’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable financial services to its users. “We are excited to introduce unlimited free transfers to our users. This aligns with our mission to provide inclusive…
To offer comprehensive travel insurance packages to Nigerians, Konga Travel and Tours, the leading travel service provider in Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Coronation Insurance Plc, Africa’s top-tier insurance company. This collaboration, Digital TimesNG understands, aims to enhance the travel experience for Nigerians by providing seamless access to comprehensive travel insurance, and positions Konga Travels as a major reseller of Coronation’s travel insurance packages. This distinction grants Konga Travels’ customers exclusive access to a range of insurance options tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern travellers. With an unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled services, Konga Travels ensures…
After successfully hosting the first Edition of the West Africa Telecoms Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), a regional gathering of telecoms players and stakeholders, all is now set for the second edition, WATISE 2.0, according to the organisers, TechnologyMirror, an ICT and Telecoms news cum information website. Announcing the WATISE 2.0 in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Convener, Isaiah Erhiawarien, said the theme of this edition is “Shaping the Future of the Telecoms Infrastructure Industry: Trends and Insights for a Digital Economy”. The statement noted that this year’s focus will be on the digital economy, the challenges of funding for the industry…
SEACOM, the leading Converged ICT services provider in Africa, encountered a service-affecting outage on its subsea cable system on the 24th of February 2024. The disruption is only on the segment of the cable that runs from Mombasa (Kenya) to Zafarana (Egypt). Initial assessments suggest that the disruption to the subsea cable occurred within the vicinity of the Red Sea, and other cables in the area appear to have also been impacted. SEACOM said in a statement that it is unable to confirm the cause of the disruption but is working with its cable repair partner to assess the feasibility…
Tech companies often look to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) as a launch point for their latest mobile innovations, hardware and software included. For Android users, Google is doing just that this week, announcing several new features to elevate its Android phones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and even Android Auto experience. Of course, many of the features leverage what will easily be the star of this year’s event, AI. Read on for the full roundup of all the latest features coming to Android and when you can expect them. 1. Access Gemini right in Google Messages Since Gemini can produce…
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the Agency will collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprise’s Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to have joint programmes in terms of Infrastructure, digital literacy, and many more. This he said, will aid the building of a database that will give insights into happenings and where to appropriately channel interventions. This assurance is coming against the background of the country having approximately 40 million small businesses spread across Nigeria, responsible for 50 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 70 million jobs.…
Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, and two other members of his family tragically died in a fatal helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border recently. Plans to honour the lives of Herbert Wigwe (1966 – 2024), his wife, and son, and span from March 4 to March 10, 2024, as detailed in a schedule obtained by BusinessDay. The somber events include various ceremonies and services to pay tribute to the departed souls. Monday, March 4, 2024, marks the Bankers Committee’s Celebration of Herbert, followed by a Service of Songs for Chizzy on Tuesday morning, March 5,…
MTN Nigeria, in alignment with its core belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life, has successfully integrated OpenAI on the MTN Zigi Chatbot. The Company said this heralds a groundbreaking standard for artificial intelligence-driven customer service in Africa. In partnership with Microsoft and Chatbot service delivery provider, Superbo, the MTN Zigi Chatbot, powered by (mirroring) ChatGPT version 3.5, is currently operational and actively serving customers. The successful integration of OpenAI onto the MTN Zigi Chatbot has ushered in an era of enhanced customer experiences where customers can now benefit from swift responses, accurate information, and a…
Recent data released from StarNews Mobile, Africa’s leading video streaming platform, has shown that content creators across Africa experienced a 300% surge in revenues during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), reaffirming the massive surge in consumption of hyper-localized content from the continent. Based on metrics from StarNews Mobile’s platform, creators in Nigeria, Cameroon and Cote D’Ivoire saw 200%, 300% and 400% increases in viewers and revenue respectively between December 2023 and February 2024. In total, the company streamed more than 4 million pieces of content per month to football fans via its AFCON-related channels, amassing 500,000 subscribers for…