Services of the 5G for mobile phones are still limited in Nigeria, reckons SONNY ARAGBA-AKPORE Nearly five years after the introduction of the fifth generation (5G) technology for mobile telephones in Nigeria, the services are still skeletal and largely limited to parts of the urban centres. Even at that, not every urban […]
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By Hilary Damissah _In this piece, Hilary Damissah reflects on the man Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, describing him as an apostle of digital transformation, a business enigma, a trailblazer, a pathfinder, a disruptor, an embodiment of techprenuership, and humanist._ In Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, there are names that represent companies, names […]
Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with innovation and decades before Artificial Intelligence entered everyday conversation, a 20-year-old Nigerian student named Mudashirur Ayeni dreamed of a technological future. His vision, however, was met not with funding or acclaim, but with suspicion, humiliation, and a referral to a psychiatric hospital. According […]
As he turns 70 on February 22, 2026, Nigeria’s foremost technology entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has chosen to mark the milestone not with lavish celebration but with a substantial investment in the nation’s future. Rather than hosting a birthday gathering, Ekeh is funding 1,000 university […]
In an age defined by digital connectivity, personal information has become a crucial asset that powers innovation, commerce, and communication. However, as more data moves online, the threats of unauthorized access, breaches, and improper use also increase. Nigeria has responded by establishing a structured data governance system designed to uphold […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the ‘Transparency and Efficiency’ category, recognising the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability, and service excellence. The announcement was made at the PEBEC Awards […]
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Adebayo, has commended the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for its exceptional performance in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the state. Adebayo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State […]
Andrew Agbo Abu, Founder of Young Innovators of Nigeria and a respected digital transformation advocate, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Federal Capital Territory Chapter. The election took place during the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja, which gathered distinguished fellows, members, and […]
The Publisher of Supertimes and Chief Executive Officer of Supermedia Communications Limited, Mr. Olusegun Hamed Olugbile, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). This prestigious honour represents the highest professional recognition awarded by Nigeria’s premier information technology organization. The formal induction ceremony gathered distinguished industry […]
