Digital Times Nigeria

https://digitaltimesng.com
Digital Times Nigeria is a Lagos-based online technology news and analysis publisher focused on the intersection of telecommunications, banking, fintech, startups, and broader digital innovation across Nigeria and Africa. Established in 2016 as a publication of Digital Times Media Services, it positions itself as a specialist outlet for technology industry reporting, producing news, features, opinion pieces, interviews, and sector analysis aimed at both industry professionals and the informed public. Editorial leadership is associated with Rommy Imah, who is identified as the publication’s founder and editor, and the outlet uses the pay-off line “everything technology” to signal its editorial focus. Digital Times Nigeria covers regulatory and policy developments (including telecom and data protection matters), corporate and market developments in banking and fintech, product reviews, events coverage, and commentary on emerging technologies such as blockchain and broadband infrastructure. Its target audience includes telecom and fintech practitioners, corporate stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and tech-savvy readers seeking industry-focused reporting. Described by its own materials as among Nigeria’s early specialist online technology publications, the outlet combines daily news updates with longer-form commentary and sector-specific reportage and frequently covers national regulators, industry conferences, and corporate launches. While primarily a news publisher, it also publishes sponsored and partnership content and positions itself as a trade-facing information source that informs debate and decision-making in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Explanatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Telegram
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
969
Twitter number of followers:
15

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Rommy Imah
Directors:
Rommy Imah- Editor Gbenga Owoyemi- Reporter Chioma Onyeka- Reporter

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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