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Digital Economy sure way to more Revenue for the Country -DG NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria is realising its goal of a digital economy, where the country will generate more revenue from Information and Communication Technology (ICT) than crude oil. Director-General of  NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa,…

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Digital Innovation’ll Boost Education Sector -DG NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that continued investment in Digital Innovation will boost the education sector and the economy as a whole. The agency promised to continue it’s effort at supporting and collaborating with all higher…

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FG officially Hands Over 5G Spectrum Allocation to NCC

…As Minister, others applaud transparent auction of spectrum Barely a week  before the deadline set by the NCC for the payment of the spectrum fees by the winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, the Federal Government has officially handed over…

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NITDA extols traditional bodies in harnessing ICT

The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has said Traditional Institutions have a vital role to play in harnessing the vast opportunities in Information and Communications Technology for sustainable economic growth. Kashifu, who was represented by…

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MTN’s Group targets being leading digital platform by 2025

MTN Group has said it’s Ambition 2025 is aimed at “Leading digital platforms for Africa’s progress.” Accordingly, it averred that the new target has ushered in a new look that is aligned to its evolution from a telecommunications company to…

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NCC displays World Class Excellence by setting pace on 5G in Africa— NIEEE

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has given the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a pat on the back for setting the pace of 5G deployment in Africa. The Engineering body in a statement signed…

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Smile Ignites Valentine With Special Promo

Increasingly, Valentine’s Day is becoming more than a fad in Nigeria. It is now a special day on which love is shared and celebrated. The days before and after Valentine’s Day are often prevalent with festivities that we now have…

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Smile Telecoms Holdings begins Restructuring Plan To deepen Operations

Smile Telecoms Group has announced that it has launched a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act 2006 (the “Restructuring Plan”) on 15 December 2021, with the English court sanction hearing due to take place at the…

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MTN Nigeria delivers impressive earnings in 2021FY

MTN Nigeria is well-positioned to benefit from the structural upsides in Nigeria’s fast-growing telecommunication sector given its market leadership position (market share of 37.7%), growing 4G coverage, rising footprints in the rural areas through its MOMO agents. Accordingly, the company…

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The mass communication media will remain strategic partners to NCC – Danbatta

The mass media, whether print, broadcast, online, or other specialised genres, will remain central and strategic stakeholders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its commitment to delivering on its regulatory mandates as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA)…