The Federal Government announced that over 600 innovators and inventors have received grants since the establishment of the Presidential Standing Committee on Innovations and Inventions (PSCII) in 2005. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, made this…
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its technological advancements, product innovations and interventions in various sectors of the economy. The…
By Esther Agbo Airtel Africa, a major telecommunications and mobile money services provider with operations across 14 African countries, has announced the commencement of the second tranche of its $100 million share buy-back programme. This follows the successful completion of…
Digital solutions services provider, Globacom, has launched WiFlix, which enables subscribers to enjoy unlimited streaming experience across different platforms. Globacom explained in a statement released in Lagos that the new offer, meant to enrich the online experience of its subscribers.…
The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone Ltd., Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, says the company tackled about 27 million cyber attacks on its facilities during the 2023 General Elections. Adeyanju made this known, when the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) have revealed plans to train 24 promising young minds from six FCT schools immerse themselves in a two-week intensive training programme focused…
Total telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has announced the launch of an all-in-one social media and music data bundle tagged ‘MY-G.’ In street lingo, My-G describes friendship and conviviality among people. In the same vein, the data bundles stand as ‘My…
By Blessing Emmanuel It has become an established fact that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a hefty fine on WhatsApp and its operation in Nigeria, due to concerns over the platform’s…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended the telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, for donating N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme. Shettima also thanked the telecommunications company for donating 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools. The Vice-President…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a directive mandating all telecommunications operators in the country to limit the number of available tariff plans to a maximum of seven. The NCC has approved new tariff guidelines for operators designed to enhance…
