ICT sector and the new Communications Minister
By Sonny Aragba-Akpore Before he became a Ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani was a quiet unassuming technology whizkid running the race on his chosen lane. Yes,those in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry had knowledge of him as a…
Expect innovative network as Glo marks 20 years in business
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, digital services company, Globacom, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for remaining its pillar of support since it rolled out services 20 years ago. In a press statement in Lagos on Monday Globacom said…
How NCC is contributing to innovative job creation
No doubt, the Emergency Communications Centres (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,…
Samsung’s Z Fold5, Z Flip5 now available in Gloworld
As a way of deepening digital penetration, an 18GB bonus data offer has been announced by Globacom for any Samsung Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 phone purchased from any Gloworld retail shops across the country. Both high-end smartphones from Samsung,…
Nigerian telecoms growth trajectory unprecedented—Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta has averred that “In recent years, the Nigerian telecommunications industry has embarked on a remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its position as an engine of economic growth. The…
Soludo adopts Zero Right of Way for Broadband to grow digital economy
…As State ICT Agency commits to deploying free WiFi—DG Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and current Governor of Anambra State Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has adopted a rare policy of zero charges on Right-of-Way (RoW) per linear…
MoMo goes continental, enables Inbound/Outbound transactions in Africa
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO), are pleased to announce their strategic partnership to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound transfers across Africa, as…
Court Sentences Abuja Yahoo Boy to Community Service for $270 Fraud
The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, arraigned one Abass Aminu Abdulkareem before Justice O. I. Adelaja of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa on a one-count…
e-Fraud: Banks loss N9.7bn in 7 months vindicates NDPC statistics
The recent revelation by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) that banks in the country had lost N9.7 billion to e-fraud in first seven months of 2023 has further vindicated the position of the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) during…
Cordros Research thumbs up for MTN Plc over market resilience
In this report, Cordros Research, a leading capital market monitoring group has reviewed its estimates on MTNN for 2023E. According to the group, so far in the year, MTNN has maintained resilience, as evidenced in its H1-23 results (see our…
