Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry next month will gather at a policy forum organised by an online business and tech-focused newspaper, Business Metrics. The event is part of the platform’s new dialogue platform for stakeholders to drive various policies in…
Facebook has announced the launch of Reels Ads in 25 African countries that had the Reels feature on Instagram. Reel Ads will enable businesses on Instagram to reach greater audiences besides allowing people to discover inspiring new content from brands…
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a division of ViacomCBS Inc, recently unveiled the first ever connected smart NickWatch by Nickelodeon at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This new innovative family-centric wearable device offers trusted entertainment and communication features along with…
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the 26th of July, 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrolment…
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) on Thursday announced a partnership with Google for Startups to lead the disbursement of the Black Founders Fund Africa. The fund would provide grants and technical support to early-stage startups in Africa to grow their companies and…
…Calls for improved reading culture The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, has called on private and public institutions to leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to digitise their hard copy knowledge…
With 3D printing making an impact on the digitalization of manufacturing and the disruption of industries, a new study by HP in partnership with 3dbpm Research found that additive manufacturing (AM) is playing a significant role in enabling this transition.…
By Ibiyemi Mathew The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation journey. According to Abdullahi, the pandemic made growth in the IT sector faster,…
By Uwa Suleiman The Federal Government of Nigeria has started plans to establish Emerging Technology Centres across the Country. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on Tuesday during his…
By Mathew Ibiyemi & Uthman Salami The Group Managing Director of VDT communications Limited, Engineer Biodun Omoniyi has revealed that the company has successfully scaled its service infrastructure to 99.9% uptime. This, according to the GMD, positions VDT to improve…
