A significant accomplishment has been achieved at the ECOWAS headquarters with the signing of four important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) pertaining to the Nigeria Morocco Gas Pipeline Project. Furthermore, the project’s Steering Committee held a meeting to review its progress and strategic trajectory. In a statement by the Chief […]
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has urged international telecom companies and investors to tap into Nigeria’s telecom sector, specifically in broadband infrastructure development, leveraging the country’s population of over 200 million people. Speaking at GITEX 2023 in Marrakesh, Morocco, he highlighted […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of eight Special Advisers. This was announced in a statement released on Thursday by Director of Information of the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye. They include a former Lagos Commissioner for Information, Mr. Dele Alake as Special Adviser, Special Duties, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has authorized the indefinite suspension of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, from his role as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision was made to facilitate a thorough investigation into his conduct during his tenure. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, a […]
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has been selected as a member of the Forbes Technology Council for 2023. This appointment showcases Nigeria’s acknowledgment in the worldwide data protection field. Forbes Councils are exclusive communities established in collaboration with Forbes and the experienced […]
STEAM Fun Fest, Africa’s largest event is set to prepare children for the future of work in it’s upcoming 2023 edition. The event presents parents and guardians an extraordinary opportunity to let their children or wards to be part of an unforgettable experience. The STEAM Fun Fest is a hands-on […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has been honored with the “Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award” by the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) in acknowledgement of his exceptional work, particularly his dedication to ensuring strict […]
Premium Times Books, a subsidiary of the Premium Times Group, has launched a new book titled “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria.” The book, authored by Omoniyi P. Ibietan, will be available in both physical and online bookstores starting Monday morning. The release date […]
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has emphasized the need for authority and control in mining and data usage to maximize data value and reduce associated costs and risks. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, made this assertion during his keynote address at the Nigeria Digital Sense Forum, […]
In response to the increasing cost of petrol, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing has introduced a wide range of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, offering Nigerians a viable alternative. The unveiling of these CNG vehicles occurred at the company’s factory in Nnewi, Anambra State. The vehicle lineup includes trucks, mini-buses, ambulances, long […]