The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently hosted representatives from global technology giants Meta, Microsoft, and Google in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at fostering collaboration. The meeting, which was gathered by Techeconomy, focused on exploring potential partnerships between the NDPC […]
Year: 2025
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed telecommunications providers to suspend the implementation of a 50% tariff increase, citing concerns over rising inflation and economic hardship. During a plenary session on Tuesday, lawmakers instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to put […]
Abuja was abuzz over the weekend as MTN Nigeria introduced its Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) initiative to the capital, motivating residents to take decisive steps towards meaningful transformation. The event, held at Papiee’s Meatro on Friday, January 7, 2025, attracted a diverse audience, including young changemakers, spoken word […]
MTN Nigeria is currently the subject of widespread debate on X (formerly Twitter) after increasing the cost of one of its popular data plans from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, sparking outrage among subscribers. Online checks reveal that the telecom giant’s 15GB weekly plan now costs ₦6,000, a sharp rise from the […]
As Nigeria continues to face challenges with unreliable power supply and escalating electricity tariffs, PPC Limited, a leading engineering and infrastructure development company, is taking bold steps to promote sustainable energy solutions. The company is leading a solar power revolution to enhance energy security and improve affordability for millions of […]
Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, called for a human-centric approach to workforce transformation amidst the rapid technological shifts at the 2025 Career Fair held at Pan-Atlantic University. Speaking during the panel discussion titled “Building a Workforce for the New Era: Talent, Technology, and Transformation,” […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revision of ATM withdrawal fees, set to take effect from March 1, 2025. The new charges aim to address rising operational costs and enhance banking services across the country. In a circular signed by John Onojah, acting director of the Financial […]
Candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now conveniently purchase their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) e-PINs directly through the PalmPay app. This latest development provides a seamless and secure method for obtaining e-PINs without the need for physical transactions, making the registration process more […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has introduced a groundbreaking policy aimed at fostering internal collaboration and driving the commercialization of indigenous technologies. The new directive requires all Development Institutes within the Agency to prioritize the use of in-house products and innovations before considering external alternatives. The […]
The names of 16 commissioner nominees have been sent to the state House of Assembly for verification and screening by Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State. Recall that on January 3, Sule dismissed members of his cabinet in order to replace them with technocrats who had demonstrated their […]