The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has decided to suspend its scheduled strike, which was set to commence on Thursday. The decision comes after successful negotiations with the subcontractors involved in the dispute, as outlined in a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Okonu […]
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to convene 120 Nigerian researchers, startups, and AI stakeholders to establish a unified framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, revealed this initiative in a statement posted on his X account. Scheduled for […]
The Federal Government has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs, approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The new tariff, set at ₦225 per kilowatt-hour, marks a threefold increase from the previous rate of ₦66 for customers under the Band A category. Read Also: Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) […]
Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been recognized with the esteemed NIPR ‘Distinguished Spokesperson in Technology Award’. This latest accolade adds to his impressive list of achievements and underscores his significant contributions to the field. The award ceremony, hosted by the […]
TECNO is gearing up to launch the next CAMON series device, which promises to be the next evolution in mobile photography. The CAMON lineup has always been known for its innovation in capturing and sharing cherished moments. Now, TECNO is taking it to the next level with a groundbreaking camera […]
In a recent development, the Director-General/CEO NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, welcomed Commissioner of Police Abel Miri, responsible for Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was convened to delve into the pivotal role of the National Identification Number (NIN) in upholding the safety and […]
Kemisola Bolarinwa, a Nigerian robotics and embedded systems engineer, has developed a groundbreaking invention: a smart bra designed to detect early-stage breast cancer before symptoms arise. Bolarinwa, the founder and CEO of Nextwear Technologies, created the prototype of the smart bra in February 2022, driven by the loss of a […]
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the deadline for the disconnection of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) numbers not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN). The Director of Public Publicity at the NCC, Reuben Mouka, clarified that there will be no changes to the deadline for the […]
The Nigerian Senate, through its Joint Committee on Communications, has given its approval to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its budget projection of N549.6 billion for the year 2024. This decision followed a comprehensive defense of the budget by the Commission’s management, led by its Executive Vice Chairman […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to its energy transition journey towards clean and renewable energy solutions under the Bola Tinubu administration. He made this declaration during the signing of a joint venture agreement for the establishment of the Shiroro Generating Company, Nigeria’s pioneering 20MW On-grid Solar-Hydro […]
