The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Umar Danbatta as the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for another five years. Danbatta was confirmed after his nomination was put to a voice vote. The Senate confirmed Danbatta during its plenary today, […]
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Ninety-eight per cent (98%) of the total service-related complaints received from telecoms consumers within a 15-month period, spanning January 2019 to April 2020, have been successfully resolved, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said in a report. Besides this declaration, the Commission has reiterated its commitment to ensuring improvement in […]
IBM has appointed Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh to Regional Head for North, East and West Africa – making her the first women to hold the position. Kyerematen-Jimoh will be responsible for IBM’s business in North, East and West Africa. She brings to this role more than 20 years of extensive local and […]
Facebook has announced that 12 African community leaders have been selected to join the Community Accelerator, a six-month programme that aims to equip communities with the training, mentorship and funding they need to grow. As part of the global Facebook Community Leadership initiative launched in 2018, the Community Accelerator programme […]
GreenTec has announced an investment in Pricepally, an innovative digital Nigerian wholesale platform allowing users to purchase food and other products either individually or as a part of a group. Building on principles of the Shared Economy, Pricepally brings consumers together directly with farmers, manufacturers, and wholesalers to mutual benefit. […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, has refuted claims of ownership of houses in Abuja made online by Sahara Reporters. This was revealed in a statement released and signed by his spokesperson, Mrs. Uwa Suleiman, on Friday, the Minister said he has not bought […]