The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023. To this end, the deadline for application/entries into the contest, which opened on September 1, 2023, and initially closed today (September 22, 2023), […]
The Nigerian government has signed up for a free, safe Internet for Africa that can close the digital divide and open up new opportunities across the region. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, who canvassed this position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the […]
Leading provider of digital and telecommunications services, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her victory in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Diamond League final in Oregon, United States. Amusan won the race on Sunday night in 12.33 seconds to win the Diamond League for the third […]
Dr Femi Badejo, CEO, Global Trade Policy (left), presenting the award for Telecoms Brand of the Year to Glo officials, Ms Catherine Bomett, Director, Customer Care; Mr Remi Makinde, Group CTO, Rollout; and Mr Zakari Usman, Head Enterprise Business Group, at the Marketing Edge awards at Podium Event Centre, Lekki, […]
The Nigerian naira continued its alarming downward spiral in the parallel market, where it exchanged at a rate of 980 naira to the US dollar today. This represents a significant drop compared to the previous week when the exchange rate stood at 950 naira per dollar. Experts are attributing this […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, announced the commission’s unwavering commitment to driving digital inclusion, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering innovation in Nigeria at the Parliamentarian Africa Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF). The event, hosted by the NCC, featured the theme “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: […]
The untimely demise of rising Nigerian music sensation, Mohbad, last Tuesday, has ignited a flurry of controversies and investigations, with fingers pointed at the Marlian Record Label’s owner, Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. Amidst the speculation and suspicion surrounding his death, disputes over Mohbad’s estate have emerged among […]
Exciting news for MoneyMaster PSB’s G-Kala savings account holders as the bank officially declares an 8% annual interest rate on their accounts. This innovative plan, introduced by MoneyMaster PSB, a subsidiary of the digital services company Globacom, aims to encourage savings among its current clients and advance financial inclusion for […]
To commemorate this year’s World Clean-up Day, a global initiative committed to eradicating litter and waste from our environment, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to demonstrate their dedication to responsible waste management. During a press briefing focused on the theme of this year’s event, “Celebrate the […]
In a significant development for Nigeria’s rural electrification efforts, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, and the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, have forged a partnership to harness NASENI’s solar resources and […]