President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo of Nigeria emerged as Africa ICT Champions for the year 2022. This was disclosed at the Award Announcement session coordinated by Dr Jimson Olufuye, founder and 1st Chair of the Africa Information and Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA) held at the end of […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) issued an advisory reminding users to only download applications from official sites and application stores after “Schoolyard Bully,” malware that steals Facebook account credentials, infected over 300,000 android devices. The NCC-CSIRT advisory in this regard further recommended that users double-check […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Nigeria. He also announced a partnership with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) to provide broadband access across the whole of Nigeria. These two events took place at the ongoing US-Africa Leaders’ […]
The provision of massive employment opportunities through digital skills has informed the decision of the Federal Government through National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to embark on several initiatives aimed at upskilling and reskilling Nigerians across all walks of life in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appointed Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as its Special Ambassador in its revitalized campaign against the use of drugs and other addictive substances in the nation. Commander for Narcotics at the NDLEA Federal Capital Territory […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in an effort to reaffirm its commitment to licensing Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria, has stated that the licensing will be completed this year. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the executive vice chairman of the commission, disclosed this information during a Business Remarks event in […]
Cross section of participants at the ongoing 10th Edition of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy, which commenced at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to providing leadership and guide for industry growth. The commendation followed the […]
In furtherance of its Festival of Joy loyalty reward promotion, leading mobile network operator Globacom held a draw on Thursday to determine the winner of a second three-bedroom house prize in Port Harcourt. In a press statement issued by the company after the Port Harcourt draw, Globacom encouraged subscribers who […]
Digital Literacy and IT Skills have become more indispensable for every global citizen, whether to communicate, find employment, receive comprehensive education, or socialize. The widening gaps in digital literacy and IT Talents in Nigeria risk creating a digital underclass. To reduce this widening gap and realize the full potential of […]
As Financial Technology (FinTech) proved to be a critical element in the advancement of digital economies globally through its enormous contribution to Gross Domestic Products (GDPs) as well as the alleviation of poverty, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has said that […]