In a bid to fast-track the adoption and utilize the gains of emerging technologies, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Policy on Blockchain Technology and inaugurated Implementation & Steering Committee to oversee its implementation. The policy, which was launched by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, […]
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Telecom operators in Nigeria are preparing to disconnect banks from using their networks to provide Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transfer services to customers, dealing a serious blow to the struggling stability of the cashless policy implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators […]
The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, praised Nigeria’s telecom regulation achievements during his visit to Abuja. Bah, accompanied by a Gambian delegation, sought to learn from Nigeria’s success and replicate it in The Gambia. The purpose was to establish an independent regulatory commission for The Gambia’s […]
Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications company, has announced that its Nigerian subsidiary, Airtel Networks Limited, has made a payment of N58.7 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its 2×10 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum licenses. The renewal, which is valid for 15 years, reflects Airtel Africa’s commitment […]
A civil society organization called Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to file a suit seeking to halt the inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on May 29. ASRADI alleges that Tinubu lied under oath about his possession of […]
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police following allegations of assaulting a police officer over the weekend. The confirmation of his detention came from Benjamin Hundenyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, who made a statement via his official Twitter […]
In a prestigious ceremony held in Lagos, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was honored as the Champion Newspapers’ Most Outstanding Regulator of the Year 2002. The award recognized Danbatta’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the telecommunications industry in […]
As Nigeria moves into a more technology-driven world, Blockchain has emerged as a transformative force that offers unique benefits to various sectors. This National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria has identified talent development, innovation, and adoption as the key areas to harness the potential of Blockchain Technology in Nigeria. The Policy […]
A new social media messaging app called LovableVibes has been introduced in Nigeria, aiming to provide secure communication and privacy for users. Developed by Austin Daniels, also known as Lovable, a Nigerian entrepreneur, LovableVibes aims to offer a locally-relevant platform that meets the needs of African users. Recognizing that Nigerians […]
In a move to intensify the artificial intelligence landscape, Google recently unveiled Bard, a platform that combines generative AI with collaborative capabilities. Sissie Hsiao, Vice President and GM of Assistant and Bard at Google, expressed her enthusiasm for the creative and imaginative ways people have been interacting with Bard. I, […]