The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) commenced a two-day training program on Thursday for select media professionals, aimed at enhancing their understanding of evolving trends and regulatory advancements in telecommunications and Information Communication Technology (ICT). The training, held in Lagos, is part of NCC’s initiative to keep telecom and ICT reporters […]
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Bowen University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalola, commended telecommunications giant Globacom for its consistent support in providing digital services to the university over the years. Professor Babalola made these remarks while welcoming the Globacom Enterprise Sales team, led by Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, during their recent visit to the university’s […]
To mark the upcoming International Anti-Fraud Awareness Week, PalmPay, a prominent financial institution in Nigeria, is launching a series of initiatives aimed at educating the public on fraud prevention and digital security. The highlight of these activities is a community walk titled “United Against Fraud: Building a Safer Future,” scheduled […]
A massive fire broke out on Wednesday night, devastating a factory in Ikeja, Lagos, and destroying goods worth billions of naira. The fire reportedly started around 10 p.m., forcing workers and nearby residents to evacuate to safety. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, provided details […]
The Child Protection Network (CPN) chapters in Lagos and Ogun states have received a N50 million grant to enhance child protection services for vulnerable children across both states. The grant, awarded at the SOS Children’s Village in Lagos, allocates N25 million to each state to support child-focused initiatives aimed at […]
MultiChoice, the South African pay-TV company, has disclosed a write-off of N31.6 billion (approximately $21 million) in deposits held with Heritage Bank, following the bank’s liquidation in June 2024. The loss was reported in the company’s financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2024. The initial deposit, which […]
The inaugural draw of Globacom’s Festival of Joy customer reward promo took place on Thursday at the Delta Mall Gloworld in Warri, Delta State. The event drew a lively crowd, including Glo subscribers, media representatives, and Mr. Anwyuli Efejukwu, a representative from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC). Globacom revealed […]
Parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta is preparing to introduce ads on its social media platform Threads beginning January 2025. Launched in mid-2023 as a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), Threads was initially developed to attract users amid shifts on X following Elon Musk’s acquisition. Since its debut, Threads […]
Donald Trump the President-elect has appointed tech mogul Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to head a newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Tasked with overhauling federal processes, the department’s mission is to cut through bureaucratic obstacles, reduce excessive regulations, and eliminate wasteful spending as part of Trump’s […]
The Nigerian government has called for urgent private sector investment in the country’s power sector, estimating that at least $10 billion will be needed over the next decade to achieve stable, 24-hour electricity supply nationwide. Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized this during a meeting with Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, […]