The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech […]
Digital Economy
In keeping with his earlier commitment, Dr. Tijani Bosun, the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, has introduced a strategic blueprint covering 2023-2027. This blueprint, titled ‘Accelerating our Collective Prosperity through Technical Efficiency,’ is built on five core pillars. Dr. Bosun emphasized that this document is […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering the growth, development, and prominence of Telecommunications and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as the primary driver of the nation’s economy, extends its warm congratulations to Dr. Bosun Tijani on his appointment as the Minister […]
The federal government, on September 13, has made the decision to transfer the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Interior. This move aims to tackle the ongoing challenges related to National Identity Numbers (NIN), which are a crucial […]
The inaugural West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) is set to bring together key players from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Lagos. The event aims to address the challenges related to telecoms infrastructure that hinder the growth of the digital economy in the region. Distinguished […]
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has lauded the remarkable leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He further expressed appreciation for the NCC’s dedication to ensuring high-quality regulation, […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, announced that the Commission is in talks with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet network, to make internet services more affordable and accessible in underserved areas of Nigeria. Additionally, he emphasized the Commission’s dedication to combating electronic fraud within the […]
Kano North Renaissance (KNR) group has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, over his recent achievement in emerging as the regulator of the year at the prestigious Vanguard Newspapers Award in recognition of his noteworthy contributions to Nigeria’s […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Tukur Mohammed Funtua, as the new Managing Director of Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), following the retirement of the erstwhile Managing Director, Dr. Abimbola Alale. According to a statement released by Uwa Suleiman (Mrs), Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of […]
The Federal Government in a service-wide circular directs all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to comply with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) on 7th November 2022. The Circular was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, and is […]