Earlier this week, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, spearheaded a significant development. He, alongside Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria. […]

FBNQuest Merchant Bank, the investment banking and asset management arm of FBN Holdings Plc, recently concluded its 9th Annual General Meeting, during which it presented its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Despite facing economic hurdles, the Bank showcased a strong financial performance […]

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, recently disclosed ongoing talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) concerning the provision of dedicated student SIM cards featuring limited services. Underlining the growing importance of candidates’ registered phone numbers (SIMs), Oloyede stressed that these SIM cards […]

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has extended an invitation to Nigeria to participate in the Blockchain Secure Authentication (BSA) Application Challenge. As per the ITU’s announcement on its official website, the BSA Application Challenge represents a compelling opportunity for innovators and developers to redefine user authentication within digital financial services […]

Another element influencing the restricted effectiveness of 5G spectrum licenses is the enduring digital gap present throughout Nigeria. Despite the potential advantages for urban locales stemming from the implementation of 5G networks, rural and underserved communities persist in encountering obstacles to accessing affordable and dependable internet connections. Addressing this digital […]