Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have strengthened their existing licensing partnership, broadening the scope of UMG’s music rights across Meta’s platforms. This updated agreement, announced today, extends UMG’s music rights to include WhatsApp for the first time, in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, and Threads. The expanded deal […]
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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has advised the Nigerian government to streamline the regulatory responsibilities of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This recommendation is part of the ITU’s report on Nigeria titled, “Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation.” The report highlights that […]
Researchers from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State, and Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State, recently showcased their research and development (R&D) products funded by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The presentation, held at the Technology Orientation Centre (TOC) at NASENI […]
As the industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), prepares for its stakeholders engagement event, the fourth edition of the NITRA ICT GROWTH CONFERENCE, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida is billed to lead stakeholders to the […]
The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has initiated a crackdown on unregistered courier service providers in Osun State as part of its efforts to regulate and sanitize the industry. During a one-day enforcement operation against illegal courier and logistics operators, Dotun Sonde, General Manager of the Courier and Logistics Department […]
By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga Poor service delivery by airlines in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with indiscriminate rescheduling of flights being a major issue. Name any Nigerian airline, and each is in competition for the title of the most egregious offender when it comes to flight rescheduling and poor service […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. This directive aims to stabilize the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) says its forthcoming international conference themed “technological solutions for smart economy (SmartEco 2024)” will focus on providing technological support for government by developing effective strategies to achieve a smart economy and sustainable for the nation. DigiVation Network reports that while addressing the media […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing data protection measures within the election process. This development follows an interactive meeting held at the INEC headquarters, where both organizations sought to ensure the safeguarding of personal […]
In a memorable event at the office of the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, TECNO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kickstart a project aimed at refurbishing a local football pitch in Lagos. This signing marks the beginning of TECNO’s commitment to transforming underutilised fields into […]