Barely two weeks after its national rollout, Nigeria’s newly launched Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) is already gaining traction among large corporations, with at least 1,000 companies (about 20 per cent of the more than 5,000 eligible firms), now live on the platform. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) confirmed that the EFS, anchored on an electronic invoicing framework known as the Merchant-Buyer Model, went live on August 1, 2025, following a pilot phase that began in November 2024. The first phase targets companies with an annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above, allowing the tax authority real-time access to commercial…
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, citing “highly conflicted” ties to Chinese firms, including some linked to the Chinese military. Tan has reportedly invested over $200 million in Chinese chip and manufacturing companies, according to an earlier Reuters investigation. Trump’s comments followed a letter from Republican Senator Tom Cotton questioning Tan’s connections and his past leadership at Cadence Design, which recently pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $140 million over unauthorized sales to a Chinese military university. “The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign immediately,” Trump…
New ‘Storybook’ feature turns simple prompts and personal images into unique, narrated stories Your phone’s snapshots and your child’s fridge drawings can now be transformed into personalized storybooks. Google has launched “Storybook,” a new feature in its Gemini app that creates short, narrated stories from user-submitted images and prompts. This launch provides a powerful new creative tool in Nigeria, a country with a rich and deep-rooted tradition of storytelling. With a young population that includes approximately 39 million children aged six and under, the need for engaging and accessible educational content is more critical than ever. Storybook is designed to…
In a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of fashion, Meta has announced its collaboration with I.N OFFICIAL to unveil the first-ever AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London on Saturday, 9th August. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection titled ‘Transcendence’ has been created by using Meta AI’s creative technologies at all stages of the design process. From the earliest stages of colour and fabric selection to storytelling and visualisation strategy, Meta AI played a central role in bringing this collection to life. Through this collaboration, Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwune demonstrates how Meta AI—the world’s most accessible AI assistant,…
Konga 103.7FM, Nigeria’s hit music and commerce station, reaffirmed its commitment to projecting Nigerian innovation by hosting an insightful session with Zinox Technologies on its flagship business programme, The Market Square. The interview, held at Konga 103.7FM’s studios, featured Mr. Darlington Ibeleme, Zinox Technologies’ marketing lead, alongside Zinox Project Manager Mr. Daniel Okpara. They provided an in-depth look into the company’s groundbreaking efforts in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. Founded in 2001, Zinox Technologies has evolved from producing Nigeria’s first internationally certified computer into one of Africa’s most impactful ICT conglomerates. The interview illuminated key milestones: Pioneering IT Solutions: Zinox computerised…
MTN Nigeria has officially launched Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), a bold new music reality competition designed to uncover and elevate the next generation of Afrobeats talent. The show was unveiled on Saturday, August 2, 2025, during a media event held at the MTN Rooftop Event Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, said: “Next Afrobeats Star is a bold initiative by MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, to discover and elevate the next global icon of Afrobeats. At MTN, we believe in progress, not just as a brand stance but a purpose. “We…
In a bold move to empower Nigeria’s youth and promote digital safety, PalmPay has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Program, a national initiative aimed at equipping over one million young Nigerians with critical digital knowledge and data protection skills over the next three years. The initiative, which was formally launched last week at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, underscores PalmPay’s growing commitment to not only safeguarding user data but also fostering digital literacy among the country’s youth population, which accounts for over 70% of the…
As preparations intensify for the new academic session, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, Konga, is easing the burden for families and schools across the country with the official rollout of its highly anticipated ‘Back-To-School’ Campaign. The nationwide campaign, which kicked off on August 1 and runs through August 31, offers irresistible deals tailored to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers, and educational institutions. Digital TimesNG learnt from sources at Konga, that this year’s campaign kicked off earlier than usual, enabling customers to capitalize on substantial early bird discounts ahead of the peak shopping periods. This timing offers families and educational…
LG Electronics has turned up the volume in more ways than one. In a show of true creative synergy, LG unveiled its brand-new line of Bluetooth speakers — the “xboom by will.i.am.” This launch isn’t just about new gadgets. It’s the beginning of a bold chapter for LG’s audio brand, powered by the mind of multi-platinum musician and tech trailblazer, will.i.am. Recently named LG xboom’s official “Experiential Architect,” will.i.am brings his deep roots in music and pop culture to the world of sound tech, promising not just speakers but a full-on cultural moment. Where Style and Sound Collide Every product…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, 2025, through a statement posted on the Council’s official X handle. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,” the statement read. Candidates who participated in the examination are now able to check their results online via the Council’s portal. “To access the result, log on to…