By Evans WOHEREM, Ph.D. Leapfrogging to a Better Future for Africa Leapfrogging is a development strategy that allows countries to skip or accelerate through certain stages of economic development by adopting new technologies or innovative practices. This can be done by bypassing older, less efficient technologies or by adopting new technologies that are not yet widely used in other countries. There are many benefits to leapfrogging. First, it can help countries to achieve economic growth more quickly. Second, it can help countries to avoid some of the negative consequences of traditional development, such as environmental degradation and social inequality. Third,…
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By Evans WOHEREM, Ph.D. Introduction Africa is a continent with vast potential for technological and economic development. It has a young, tech-savvy population, abundant resources, and untapped markets. However, it also faces challenges such as fragmented infrastructure, political uncertainties, and funding gaps. Despite these challenges, some African nations have embarked on a journey to expedite their development by leapfrogging traditional developmental stages. Leapfrogging is a strategy that allows countries to accelerate their development by adopting the latest technologies, rather than developing their own. This can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to achieve development goals, as it allows countries…
LG’s Ultra-Large TVs boast powerful performance, immersive gaming, personalized experiences, and everyday sustainability Where would you rather have your TV: mounted on a stand or on the wall in the living room for immersive gaming, in the bedroom for late-night Netflix binges, or at your desk for a presentation? The brand name on everyone’s lips is LG TV, regardless of your response. To fully enjoy their favourite content, more customers are looking for large-screen TVs. The function of TVs has evolved because they now offer a variety of programmes, including games, sports, movies, and fitness content. Since many customers place…
Pact Will enable MoMo’s Inbound/Outbound Transfer Capabilities MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO), have announced a strategic partnership to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound transfers across Africa, as well as convenient bill payment services. The collaboration between MoMo PSB and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), marks a significant milestone in cross-border financial transactions within the African continent. With this partnership, MoMo PSB customers will be able to send and receive money from various African countries directly using their MoMo accounts, eliminating the need for…
Kenya Is Creating Opportunities For Gifted Kenyans President William Ruto of Kenya has said that Youtube, X.com (formerly Twitter), and Facebook have agreed to push for revenue earnings from content created by the youth, Digital TimesNG can report. The announcement comes as Kenya said it has reached agreements with global digital platforms on the monetisation of content. Ruto noted that the Government has engaged the leadership of the said firms with the aim of creating opportunities for gifted Kenyans. “The establishment of a robust creative economy is our priority,” he said and explained that converting talents into livelihoods requires commercial…
NERC Says Update Is Free The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged prepaid metre users to update their metres before November 2024, reports Digital TimesNG. NERC shared the update on its X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The electricity regulatory body added that the update, which is free of charge, would not affect the current prepaid units of users. It further advised users to contact their Distribution Companies for more information as regards the update. “If you have a prepaid metre, it may be time for an update. From November 2024, you may not be able to recharge your…
As Flexisaf, A Nigerian Startup Wins Global Award G20 Ministerial Meeting Focused On Digital Economy The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) orchestrated the country’s participation at the recent G20 Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy in Bangalore, India, in a remarkable display of Nigeria’s burgeoning technological innovation and prowess on the global stage. The G20 Ministerial Meeting brought together leaders and experts from the world’s largest economies to discuss strategies and policies for fostering digital transformation, economic growth, and innovation. Nigeria’s representation at the event was masterfully coordinated by NITDA, demonstrating the country’s commitment to harnessing technology for economic…
By Emmanuel ASIKA Alternative work model, better known as hybrid work or remote work, is fast becoming essential to every business’ survival and continuity post-COVID-19. The acceptance and sustainability of this model is corroborated by a Microsoft 2022 Work Trend Index Report which found that the new work model is still gaining traction as hybrid employees, representing 51% of the workforce, are considering a switch to remote work, while 57% of remote employees are considering a switch to hybrid working models in the years ahead. In Nigeria, the emergence of remote, hybrid, and virtual work models has now become sustainable…
NITDA reiterated the commitment at a meeting on elimination of violence against women The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated the commitment of the Agency to creating and sustaining life-transforming opportunities for the girl-child and women in the country. Inuwa disclosed this through his representative, Mrs. Iklima Musa Salihu, his Special Assistant, Strategy and Innovation, while delivering a goodwill message at the National Technical Working Group Meeting on ‘Coordination of Service Providers to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls in States’ organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja. According to the…
Title: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria Author: Dr. Omoniyi P. Ibietan Publisher: Premium Times Books Year: 2023 Pages: 460 Reviewer: Azu Ishiekwene Date: July 25, 2023, Abuja, Nigeria My job today is to review the book, and not the man. But since the man made the book, I would, to slightly paraphrase Oscar Wilde, overcome by yielding to the temptation of reviewing the man. In case you didn’t know the meaning of the “P” as it appears in the middle of the author’s name on the cover of the book for review, “P” is for “Paul”, the famous cousin…