In this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, Dr. Dania Simpa, CEO/Lead Consultant of Sabaoth Technologies Ltd, discusses how individuals can use proper technology to better their health. Wearable fitness trackers are sophisticated technologies that can accurately anticipate the onset of an infection or a seizure. These gadgets track a person’s heart […]
To replace the outdated National Identification Number slip and polycarbonate card, the federal government has created a set of digital tokens. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, stated this at the National Identity Management Commission’s stakeholders workshop on the NIN Tokenization Solution in Abuja. According to him, […]
To commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, the Federal Government has proclaimed Monday, December 27th, Tuesday, December 28th, and Monday, January 3rd, 2022 as public holidays. Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, who made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates Christians and all Nigerians at […]
The new International Termination Rate (ITR) for voice services paid by overseas telecom carriers for terminating international calls on local networks in Nigeria has been set at $0.045 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The revised rate is set out in the Commission’s ‘Determination of Mobile International Termination Rate,’ which […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said that over 70 million people had signed up for the ongoing National Identity Number (NIN) registration, with over 15 million people downloading the NIMC’s mobile app. “The NIMC mobile APP allows users to digitally validate their NINs, link their NINs to the SIM […]
According to an official announcement issued by the Agency, ONDI was formed through the successful merger of two of NITDA’s subsidiaries. NITDA merged two (2) of its former Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE) and the Office for Nigerian Content Development in ICT (ONC), […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has organized capacity building workshops for media executives in the northern and southern divides of the country ahead of the anticipated 2022 rollout of 5G network, as part of efforts to support their continuous professional development as critical stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. The workshops, […]
Tim Akano, CEO of New Horizons Nigeria, was honored by NYSC with the ICON OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT award for his unwavering devotion and unwavering passion for youth empowerment. While NYSC has identified New Horizons Nigeria as “A CRITICAL PARTNER IN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT,” In a well-attended event held today, December 17th, […]
At the 3.5GHz spectrum auction in Abuja, the Nigerian Communications Commission reaffirmed its commitment to deepening broadband penetration, consumer protection, and smart infrastructure development in order to drive the country’s evolving digital economy. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained the vital significance of Fifth Generation (5G) networks in extending […]
According to credible industry sources, Mafab Communications, a relatively unknown telecom business in Nigeria, may enlist the help of a technical partner to create and operate its 5G service after beating Airtel to one of the two slots in the 3.5 Ghz spectrum license for 5G rollout. There are also […]