Executive vice-chairman (EV) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida says the agency will launch a draft regulatory framework aimed at addressing fraud, spam, and data privacy concerns in the application-to-person (A2P) messaging sector. Maida spoke during a virtual…
Microsoft has begun testing new features for its Phone Link app, which will offer iPhone users a more seamless way to share files between their devices and Windows PCs. The update, currently available to Windows Insiders, introduces a feature that…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving as champions for the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative to intensify their efforts in educating and sensitising…
Airtel Nigeria has been recognized as the Most Preferred and Admired Telecommunications Brand at the 14th edition of the esteemed Nigerian NewsDirect Awards held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island on Friday, 6th December 2024. The award ceremony, themed…
Foreign investments in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector plummeted from $113.42 million in Q2 2024 to $14.4 million in Q3 2024, representing an 87% decline, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This $99.02 million drop, signals potential challenges such as economic…
Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has sought the partnership of Galaxy Backbone Limited to bolster the ICT goals of the state. The Governor who paid a visit to the Galaxy Backbone headquarters recently expressed his administration’s dedication…
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has called for urgent policy measures to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. The company warned that the country risks missing out on Africa’s projected $1.2 trillion share of the global…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its exploration of blockchain technology to bolster trust and transparency within Nigeria’s capital market. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the SEC Director-General, made this known during his address at the annual conference of the…
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at training 2 million Nigerians by 2027. The Director-General of NCAC, Mr. Obi Asika, and his team met…
By Blessing Emmanuel The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to make digital literacy a core part of education in Nigerian universities. This groundbreaking initiative, announced by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu…
