At its meeting on December 8, 2021, the Federal Executive Council approved the Advanced Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) as well as the deployment of a regulatory mechanism to help the telecoms industry. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, had earlier presented memos […]
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, pending the fulfilment of standard closing conditions, including regulatory clearances. The transaction is valued at $320 million and is expected to be AFFO accretive once completed, excluding integration costs. It is the first step in Equinix’s long-term strategy […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has detailed a number of legislative and regulatory steps it is pursuing in order to reaffirm its commitment to the continued development of the startup sector of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the commission’s executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), announced the […]
CyberAfrica, a Pan-African Information and Communications Technology magazine, has established a ‘Pan-African Digital Economy Award’ to honor digital innovations across all sectors of the continent as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Mr. Hillary Damisah, the Managing Editor of CyberAfrica magazine, television, and online, said in a statement in Abuja […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) will confer fellows on Dr. Bayero Agabi, founder of DigiVation Network, and Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, at this year’s National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA). Professional fellowships will be conferred on Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, recognizing him as an authority in the […]
At this year’s National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) conference and awards, the NCS will announce the fund – a startup grant – dubbed the “Innovation Development Fund.” The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), as the umbrella organization for all information technology (IT) professionals, has encouraged the growth of IT in […]
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Governor of Ekiti State, has stated that his government is committed to making the state the country’s Information, Communication, and Technology Capital, claiming that the state’s 90% literate population of three million people is sufficient to achieve this goal. Fayemi spoke at The KTN Global Alliance […]
As the three-day 2021 Board and Management Retreat (BMR) organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) draws to a close, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has re-emphasised Management’s confidence in the Board of Commissioners’ continued support in achieving the set targets and […]
Top ICT journalists debated the reserved price of $197.4 million (about N75 billion) published by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday during a panel discussion on the upcoming 5G spectrum license. On December 13, 2021, a license auction for 5G will be held. While some agreed with the Mobile […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) board and management convened a retreat this week in Abuja with the theme “Expect More, Deliver Results.” The retreat is part of the Commission’s strategic strategy to improve regulatory excellence and operational efficiency in order to keep the industry growing and contributing to the economy. […]
