MTN Communications Nigeria PLC and Mafab Communications Limited, the provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum license, have paid the Nigerian Communications Commission $273.6 million each for the 5G Spectrum license. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced the payment status today, February […]
In a seven-day operation, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) agents destroyed 255 hectares of cannabis farms scattered over five local government areas in Ondo state. In addition, 13 suspects were apprehended, and 250 kilograms of cannabis seeds and 63.85 kilograms of cannabis weeds were recovered during the operation, which […]
9mobile, Nigeria’s telecoms service provider and caring brand, has joined the global appeal to utilize technology for multilingual learning. The telecommunications company made the announcement to commemorate this year’s International Mother Language Day with the topic “Using Technology for Multilingual Learning: Challenges and Opportunities.” The theme for this year emphasizes […]
The Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, today, showing the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, round the medical waste facility and the bins’ showroom, for “Adopt-A-Bin” project, at LAWMA’s Simpson Transfer Loading Station (TLS), Lagos Island. The bins which came in green and blue […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will continue to prioritize the mass media, whether in print, broadcast, online, or other specialized genres, in carrying out its regulatory powers as outlined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and other policy instruments. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive […]
As part of its efforts to implement the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) engages Lagos State stakeholders to forge the long-term collaboration required for the country’s thriving digital ecosystem. The Lagos state Honorable Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm […]
The technical problem with the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) National Identity Number (NIN) verification webpage has still to be rectified eight days after the terrible event. The Verification Service is temporarily unavailable, according to NIMC, due to maintenance by one of the commission’s network service providers. According to the […]
Under the N50 billion Debt Issuance Programme, InfraCredit has announced that it will guarantee Pan African Towers (PAT) Digital Infra Fund SPV Plc’s N10 billion 10-Year Series I Senior Guaranteed Fixed Rate Infrastructure Bonds Due 2032 (PATSeries IBonds). PAT Digital Infra Fund SPV Plc is a special purpose vehicle established […]
Leaders of the Nollywood industry, united under the banner of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, have announced their support for the current fight on drug misuse in Nigeria, while also expressing their willingness to join the crusade against the epidemic. They gave the assurance on Monday 7th February 2022 during […]
The Federal Government recently announced its Fifth Generation (5G) program. This was preceded by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) auction of the 3.5Ghz (gigahertz) spectrum, which received great reviews from industry observers. However, there are a few previously unknown features of the auction that made it hugely exceptional, especially when […]