The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and MainOne, an Equinix company, have all pledged their support for the launch of a new book by former PUNCH Editor, Dayo Oketola. The book, titled The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens, offers […]
Month: September 2024
The Forum of Women in Film and TV in Nigeria (FWIFT Nigeria) has officially announced the 2024 Women in Film and TV Conference, set to take place on September 18, 2024, at the Africa Creative Market, hosted at the Landmark Events Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The highly anticipated event will […]
TECNO has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the PHANTOM V Fold2 5G, a sophisticated second-generation foldable smartphone designed to enhance productivity and creativity. This new model combines advanced AI capabilities with high-end hardware, aiming to redefine the foldable device experience for business professionals and creative individuals alike. The […]
TECNO has officially introduced its latest smartphone, the PHANTOM V Flip2 5G, showcasing a blend of cutting-edge technology and sleek design. This second-generation flip phone is designed to offer a stylish and functional mobile experience that stands out in the competitive smartphone market. The PHANTOM V Flip2 5G comes with […]
In a push toward sustainable development, the 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge is inviting participants to create comprehensive, data-driven digital maps of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These maps will focus on key infrastructure elements such as hospitals, schools, roads, and utilities. The initiative aims to […]
From October 15 to 24, 2024, the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) will convene at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, bringing together policy-makers and industry leaders to discuss international standards crucial for fostering industry growth, innovation, and trust in emerging technologies. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is hosting this biennial […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye, a high-profile member, over accusations of engaging in anti-party activities. The decision, as reported by Punch on Friday, was made by the Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 executive committee after reviewing the findings of a disciplinary panel that investigated Melaye’s recent actions. […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced substantial progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked, marking an impressive 96% compliance rate—up from 69.7% in January 2024. As the […]
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure and redirection of traffic on Eko Bridge to accommodate emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. According to a statement released on Friday by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repairs will be conducted in four phases, during which […]
The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program,’ designed to support undergraduate students enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus of an IIT. This Fellowship, with an initial investment of $500,000, aims to provide financial support […]