Lagos State has achieved a significant milestone in land acquisition and documentation with the launch of an innovative electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) portal by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This digital platform transforms the traditional manual processes into a streamlined, efficient, and transparent system for acquiring, documenting, and verifying land in […]
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In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to offer users in Europe more choices regarding the sharing of information across its services. Users will receive notifications over the next few weeks, allowing them to decide if they […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled plans to launch a self-service application that will streamline the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment process for Nigerians in the diaspora. The initiative, announced during a strategic meeting between Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and Abisoye Coker-Odusote, […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has received a significant boost in its security infrastructure with the donation of three drones and 100 advanced self-configured walkie-talkies from international partners. Equipping the Needy Initiative (ETNI) and its collaborators made this donation to support the NSCDC’s efforts in combating insecurity […]
Leading technology innovation giant and top smartphone maker, TECNO, sponsors of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 in Cote D Ivoire is spicing up the mood of the fans in Abidjan and the rest of Africa. The global tech brand organized a star-studded charity match on day two […]
A recent report from the World Bank titled “Digital transformation drives development in Africa” revealed that improved internet access over three years contributed to a seven percent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. The report also highlighted an eight percent increase in labor force participation and wage employment […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed its commitment to prioritize the fulfillment of expectations from the three primary stakeholders in the industry: Consumers, Licenses/Industry, and the Government, as part of its overarching agenda. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), communicated this strategic focus during a media session in […]
In a milestone announcement marking his initial 100 days in office, Dr. Aminu Maida, the freshly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at sustaining and advancing the nation’s telecoms industry. The plan, disclosed during a media interaction in Lagos, underscores […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has come under scrutiny as the newly appointed Director-General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reveals a series of irregularities and unethical practices in the National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment and modification processes. According to Coker-Odusote, numerous infractions have been uncovered, and a significant portion of these […]
Phase 3, a prominent independent digital infrastructure entity boasting Points-of-Presence (POPs), colocation facilities, and Network Operation Centers (NOCs) in Nigeria, gears up for an innovative approach to telecoms and tech service layers in the coming year. Read Also: NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-Neutral Telecom Regulation Acquiring a National Long-Distance Operator (NLDO) […]