The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has urged the federal government to develop a strategic plan to bridge the over N15 trillion infrastructure funding gap in the telecom industry which is said to be presently contributing over 11 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This call […]
Nigeria’s former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, as he joins the league of sexagenarian statesmen in Nigeria, will be joined by family members, friends and associates from business and political space on February 19, 2021 in Abuja to celebrate the actor of immense dexterity. Senator Anyim was the President of […]
Jobberman, the single largest job placement platform in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the appointment of Rolake Rosiji as the new CEO. According to the statement released by Jobbermen, Rolake takes over from Hilda Kragha, now Managing Director of ROAM Africa Jobs to continue the work of establishing Jobberman as the […]
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says regulating indigenous content development and adoption is one of the key bedrocks that is transforming Nigeria’s economy, as well as putting the country on the right path to achieving a digital economy. Abdullahi made this assertion […]
National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise has been extended by 8 weeks, with a new deadline of April 6, 2021. This message was conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FNCS, FBCS, FIIM during the meeting of […]
The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE hinted that Data plays a critical role in a digital economy. This he said while participating in an on-line US-Nigeria Digital Trade standards workshop organised by the US-Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The event which had […]
Downloads of privacy-focused messaging apps Signal and Telegram got a boost as users looked for alternatives to Facebook-owned WhatsApp over concerns about changes to the service’s privacy policy. Signal saw approximately 7.5 million installs globally through the Apple App Store and Google Play store between Jan. 6 and Jan. 10, according to […]
Twitter has said it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts since Friday that were primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content as the social media site continued to crack down on content after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol. “Given the violent events in Washington DC, and increased risk of […]
9mobile, Nigeria’s most innovative and customer-centric telecommunications company, has announced a new Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Deputy Chief Technical Officer and Director of Strategy within its senior management team. Juergen Peschel as the New CTO, Baqi Salihu, Deputy CTO, and Karn Gulati as Director of Strategy. As CTO, Peschel, an experienced […]
Nigeria will be showcasing its tech talents at CES 2021 edition which us from Jan 11th to 14th. Sponsored by the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, these Startups will showcase to the world what Nigeria has achieved in the technology sector and also have the opportunity to woo potential […]
