The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to unlock the potential of the 6GHz spectrum to support Wi-Fi 6 technology, aiming to meet the country’s growing demand for high-speed broadband. This strategic move was announced during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos on Thursday. Aminu […]
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This weekend, African Voices Playmakers, the 30-minute magazine program on CNN International, supported by telecom giant Globacom, will feature renowned playwright, dramatist, and poet, Professor Wole Soyinka. The special edition highlights the life and career of the iconic Nigerian Nobel Laureate as he marks his 90th birthday. Hosted by Larry […]
Olieh Somtochukwu, an employee of a real estate firm in Anambra State, has emerged as the first millionaire in Globacom’s Glo Jolly Win promo. The lucky winner claimed the N1 million cash prize after participating in the promo by entering with just N100 in August. The Glo Jolly Win promo, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and MainOne, an Equinix company, have all pledged their support for the launch of a new book by former PUNCH Editor, Dayo Oketola. The book, titled The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens, offers […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced substantial progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked, marking an impressive 96% compliance rate—up from 69.7% in January 2024. As the […]
As Nigeria stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on national development has become a critical topic of discussion. The nation, eager to harness the immense potential of AI, is witnessing a concerted effort among various stakeholders to explore the prospects, policies, and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant strides in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase […]
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its local partner, the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), is thrilled to announce the launch of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative, a key component of the broader Africa PachiPanda Challenge, aims to drive innovation and tackle critical […]
MTN Nigeria has taken another step in supporting grassroots sports by inducting 20 promising athletes into the Making of Champions (MoC) Athletics Academy. The induction ceremony took place at MTN’s headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, during a press conference. The selected athletes were chosen based on their exceptional performances in the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom companies, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, to ensure that subscribers are attended to within 30 minutes of their arrival at service centers. This is part of the newly issued ‘Quality of Service Business Rules,’ introduced in August 2024, following a draft […]