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How SHAREit Lite is Reshaping File Management and Sharing Process on Mobiles for Young Nigerians
Mobile devices across the world have become a major tool for carrying out a wide range of functions such as storing images, documents, songs, movies, moments, the list goes on.
According to data by Rescue TIME, more than 5 billion people have mobile devices globally and they spend an average of 3 hours daily on their phones.
From sending official emails, filling online surveys, executing to-do lists, setting calendar reminders for important meetings to staying updated with news, and sharing activities with families and friends, smartphones have become a necessity in human lives, and their use has extended beyond trivial activities.
Despite the growing dependency on mobile devices for various activities , working with them often comes at the cost of mixing up files or losing them among hundreds of other stored content. Also, there’s a tendency to encounter difficulties while transferring files from one device to the other.
When massive information stored on phones gets cluttered up, it’s very complicated to segment files into usable folders and easily find specific documents amongst myriads of other digital files.
The absence of a good file management system makes working on mobile hectic and sometimes rigorous. For mobile users to stay organised, a file management application, capable of proper grouping, sorting and file separation is essential.
Global file-sharing app, SHAREit Lite has highlighted this as a critical problem among the young digital-savvy population in Nigeria, and aims to mitigate the challenge through its mobile app. According to Marvin Umebiye, Regional Marketing Director, SHAREit Lite, Nigeria,
“Storing and arranging files properly on mobile devices can save tremendous time and remove the frustration of endless file searches.
“SHAREit Lite has explored different use cases for its app management feature, such as those who need to urgently upload files for registration on their mobile phones, entrepreneurs who need to easily access their pitch decks when pitching to investors, or students who need to share assignments cross-departments.
“These are critical moments when anxiety builds up and users run out of time, but such situations can be easily averted with proper file management which our app offers to all mobile users.
“The inability to access documents promptly when needed can sometimes cost more than is bargained for, and that’s the story of many mobile users today. It underscores why organizing files, music, images, etc., makes our lives more productive and easy”
Having a multi-purpose app on your device can change how you and your team operates and it can help increase productivity in the workplace while preventing the loss of important data.
Through its multi-purpose and simple interface, SHAREit Lite is designed to empower every Nigerian mobile user with an app, capable of handling multiple functions, beyond sharing of files on devices.
Currently, users in Nigeria are finding diverse use cases for the app beyond file sharing and management. They include high-speed transmission, transfer without internet connection, cross-playlist access from the mobile, junk cleaning etc.
This is one of the reasons the app is recognized as one of the easiest to use in its category. SHAREit Lite also manages information with proper permission granted by users while harmonising information from other inter-linked apps, and granting absolute visibility to the primary user.
Mr. Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, took centre stage at the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) annual end-of-year meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, recounting the company’s remarkable growth and reaffirming free IT training for journalists.
Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, in a group photograph with NITRA Members
Speaking directly to IT media members at the company’s training facility in Lagos, Akano acknowledged the critical role journalists played in supporting New Horizons during its formative years two decades ago.
He detailed how the firm evolved from a handful of staff to one of Africa’s leading ICT skills training organisations, now employing about 500 staff across multiple training centres nationwide.
Akano Spotlights Youth Training, University Partnerships
Akano highlighted that New Horizons has trained over 500,000 youths, particularly tertiary institution students, equipping them with practical IT skills essential for Nigeria’s digital economy.
He announced recent partnerships with universities, including a new agreement with Afe Babalola University, to scale hands-on training programmes for students.
“This growth would not have been possible without the media’s support in documenting our journey,” Akano stated, pledging continued free IT skills training for media members to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Reciprocal Support Defines Long-Standing Partnership
The venue hosting the NITRA meeting underscored Akano’s generosity; NITRA Secretary Chidiebere Nwankwo secured the free facility after contacting him—a gesture consistent with New Horizons hosting multiple association events and training IT journalists since its inception 20 years ago.
Participants shared personal testimonies of Akano’s support, including veteran journalist Aaron Ukodie, whose daughter—an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg—received NYSC placement and IT scholarship at New Horizons.
The Guardian’s Yemi Adeyemi recounted Akano accommodating his editor’s child for mandatory IT training after other firms declined.
Members praised Akano’s commitment to human capital development as evidence of deep appreciation for the media community that chronicled New Horizons’ success over two decades.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
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