L-R: Country Manager and Managing Director, LM Ericsson Nigeria Limited, Peter Ogundele; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta; Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria-Ghana and Cameroon, Annika Hahn; Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Ubale Maska and Director, Special Duties, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde at the workshop engagement for regulators in the West African region […]
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· Says broadband penetration to hit 50% by year-end The telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly to 16 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, according to the data reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) based on the computation by the Nigeria […]
As newly appointed Ministers take up their roles, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, represented by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), has warmly congratulated Dr. Bosun Tijani, the new Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. In a heartfelt letter addressed to Minister Tijani, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, […]
In a heartwarming event that highlighted the importance of fostering digital literacy and innovation among young minds, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasised the agency’s unwavering commitment to empowering the youths to shape Nigeria’s destiny through technology. Inuwa said this […]
Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023. This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the […]
In a historic moment for Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other government officials and stakeholders, took the inaugural ride on the long-awaited Lagos Blue Line Rail as it commenced operations today. The highly anticipated rail service, managed by the Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), officially opened […]
Director, Zonal Offices Directorate, NITDA, Babajide Ajayi, Delivering the DG’s Keynote Address at the Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting in Uyo. In its drive to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, create awareness and visibility of the programmes of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as well as provide opportunity for states […]
The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a call for applications from researchers of Nigerian origin worldwide to contribute to the development of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The announcement was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, through a series of tweets, where […]
MTN Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seplat Energy to deploy cutting-edge 5G services aimed at revolutionizing business operations. This partnership, known as the 5G2Business MoU, signifies a significant milestone in the integration of advanced digital technologies into Nigerian industries. 5G technology promises to usher in […]
Beyond providing essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public, the Emergency Communications Centers (ECC), being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youth and professionals, as well as offering informal business activities to the citizens across the Country. The ECC’s, which have […]