Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has made a bold statement about the future of software engineering, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace mid-level software engineers at his company this year, 2025. In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is developing an AI […]
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Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom giant Globacom, has resigned just one month into his tenure, due to what insiders describe as challenges within the company’s organizational structure. Farroukh, a seasoned executive with experience at MTN and Smile Communications, was appointed in October 2024 to lead Globacom’s overhaul efforts […]
Ahmad Farroukh, appointed CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom in October 2024, has resigned after only one month in the role, sources familiar with the situation confirmed. While Globacom has yet to release an official statement or notify employees internally, insiders attribute the sudden departure to unresolved challenges within the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff increase of up to 50% for telecommunications operators in Nigeria. The adjustment comes in response to rising operational costs and evolving market conditions, marking the first tariff review since 2013. The decision, made under the powers granted to the NCC by […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine commercial banks, including First Bank, Union Bank, and seven others, for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the festive season. Each of the affected banks which includes: Fidelity Bank Plc, First […]
As part of initiatives to boost the efficiency and productivity of civil servants, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape with ease, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a digital literacy training program aimed at equipping federal civil servants with essential skills to effectively utilize digital technologies. The program […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect telecommunications consumers from exploitation. This partnership aims to promote a transparent, competitive, and consumer-centric telecommunications industry. The MOU signing ceremony took place in Abuja, with the Executive […]
In a significant step towards protecting the rights of telecommunications consumers in Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, hosted the Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, in Abuja. The meeting culminated in the signing of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is entering the final phase of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025, which is expected to conclude by the end of this year. This plan, which focuses on advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, has played a key role in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and regulatory excellence […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has approved Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) plans to increase call and data tariffs. This was revealed at a meeting held in Abuja with stakeholders of various MNOs and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, […]