Isah Ali Pantami, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy stated that the federal government will fund technology start-ups through the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority(NSIA) by giving low-interest loans with flexible payback options. He disclosed this when he paid a visit to the Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa […]
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In line with the Muhammadu Buhari administration’s drive toward economic diversification and commitment to the development of a robust digital economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the National Second Level Domain Policy on February 16, 2022, making the Nigerian Second-Level Domain mandatory for all government-owned websites and official email […]
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s broadband penetration was 40.91 per cent in February 2022. TechEconomy.ng’s calculations show a 1.15% decline in broadband penetration when compared to February 2021 when the country reported 42.06%. Also, NCC’s statistics show the broadband penetration slowed by 0.7% as against 41.61% […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) is collaborating with the Nigeria Digital Identification For Development Project (ID4D) in proactively strategizing ways to develop initiatives that will boost the country’s economy as part of its efforts to make data privacy a cornerstone of a sustainable digital economy in the country. The […]
MTN Nigeria has introduced the first ‘Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE)’ call service in Nigeria This comes just days after the telecoms behemoth revealed plans to provide mobile payment services through its Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB) following final regulatory permission in Nigeria. Customers who own compatible handsets […]
Orders Strategic Commanders to Ensure Round-the-Clock Security of the Public Space In order to ensure crime-free Easter celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered rigorous security patrols of all public areas and important national assets. All-State Commissioners of Police (CPs) and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of […]
Tasks Promotees on Renewed Zeal, Vigour in Service The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday, 13th April 2022 at about 2.30 pm, graciously approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who were last promoted on or before 2017. The promotion which comprised the elevation of 20,572 […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Google Global Services Nigeria have stated their intention to collaborate in order to further the achievement of lofty national targets for universal broadband connectivity in support of Nigeria’s digital transformation program. This corresponds with and unambiguously expresses the NCC’s strategic vision plan, which focuses […]
All Candidates to Check Application Status on Recruitment Portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng The Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with the Police Service Commission, wishes to admonish all candidates in the ongoing 2021 recruitment exercise for Police Constables, who applied and attended the physical screening exercise, to check their recruitment status and print their […]
Durojaiye Anthony Okodu is a member of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) who is remarkably calm, courteous, fashionable, and considerate. He is a man without airs, but he carries himself with avuncular grace. His physical persona is distinguished by an excellent walk that complements his physique. A man of naturally […]