The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has tasked its members on the need for the adoption of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). ATCON reminded members that data is now the new gold, and must be treated accordingly, said it has also urged them that the implementation of the […]
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Alexander Yamandou, the Chief Executive officer, Makeba has announced its private launch on Wefunder which is meant to receive funds for start-up from investors. Makeba is a new financial network that combines money transfers and payments into a digital ecosystem that is highly secure, lightning-fast, at a very low-cost. Customers […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the creation of a Digital Economy Department, which will be responsible for promoting the digital economic agenda of the federal government. The executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta said the creation of the new department was in line with […]
The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), recently inducted 550 new members with a call on them to be thorough professionals and ultimately, help the fight against quackery in the Information and Technology industry. This induction took place during its annual IT Assembly This year’s IT Assembly which was […]
Posted by Ugochi Emmanuel President Muhammadu Buhari, last week confirmed a second five-year tenure for the EVC through the recommendation of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. In a letter to Prof. Dambatta, the technology media body noted that the reappointment is […]
posted by Ugochi Emmanuel The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman recently explained the need for new Internet Protocol (IP) and for stakeholders to embrace the Internet Protocol version Six (IPv6). Mr. Rudman, who also is the chairman, IPv6 Council […]
By Ugochi Emmanuel Telecommunications operators are upbeat about new wave of economic development and revenue growth in states that have slashed Right of Way (RoW) tariffs in the country. Which also implies that the adoption and implementation of a reduced price for Right-of-Way (ROW)by any state will enable it […]
by Ugochi Emmanuel In the face of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Entrepreneurs have to face a new reality, that it is not only a huge sanitary and health crisis affecting million of people globally. It is also an unprecedented downturn on the global economy. The COVID-19 crisis has created an […]
As part of its effort to fight against the ongoing spread of the fatal Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has presented medical supplies to the Lagos State Ministry of Health,. While presenting the palliatives, the president of ATCON, Mr. Olusola Teniola, […]
The Senate has on Tuesday, resolved to probe the status of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The decision to investigate the matter was sequel to a motion by Senator Uche Lilain Ekwunife . The Senate is concerned that the emissions from 5G towers could adversely affect the […]