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 […]
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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 […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, has revealed the ‘Solution Electronic Identification Card’ for state employees in an event held at the Head of Service (HOS), Conference Hall in Awka, featured a demo-presentation of the state’s ‘Solution E-ID card’. The Head of Service (HOS), Barr. Theodora Igwegbe, in her opening […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced its plan to initiate a countrywide strike commencing next Wednesday. The congress has stated that this strike will be carried out if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited does not undo the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit. This decision […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made an announcement on Friday in Abuja regarding appointments within his administration. He appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, as the new Chief of Staff. Additionally, Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, was named as […]
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in Enugu established a six-member technical committee responsible for overseeing and supervising the implementation of a 10-kilometer broadband installation by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) within the university. During the inauguration of the committee in Agbani, Enugu State, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels […]
The current Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been chosen by President Bola Tinubu to serve as his Chief of Staff. Following extensive meetings and consultations, the president appointed Gbajabiamila for the position and this decision reportedly results in his removal from the upcoming 10th National Assembly. […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially announced an increase in the pump price of petrol. Garba Deen Muhammad, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, confirmed this development in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon. He says in accordance with the present market conditions, NNPC Limited would […]