Chronicling NCC’s performance since 2015 to date (1)
On August 4, 2015, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the regulatory authority for telecommunications in Nigeria. He was subsequently confirmed by the Senate on…
SPDC steps up use of AI, deploys HD aerial cameras to man Spills, crude theft
Deployment Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the nation’s petroleum sector is gaining traction as Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), has deployed state-of-the-art high definition cameras for quick detection of and response to crude oil spills from its facilities….
Experts at First Bank’s FinTech summit list gains of AI, big data analytics
Banks in developing economies have continued to search for marching technologies that will fit into the ever rising new technology-driven appetite for customers especially in Nigeria. Accordingly, technology experts and banking wiz-kids who recently gathered at the First Bank’s FinTech…
Facebook, CcHub partnership yields largest Hub Space in Lagos
In line with its commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, Facebook on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, unveiled NG-Hub in Lagos. The Hub is its first flagship community hub space in Africa, in partnership with CcHub. In a week-long celebration which…
Robotic technologies against human employment, skills divide global CEOs
The exponential growth in robotic technology and associated business automation, though good, is shocking a sizable proportion of the global business leaders in both developed and developing economies. While recent research by PwC found that workers were optimistic about technology…
Accenture steps up AI, VR to deepen technology applications in Nigeria
Leading technology giant, Accenture Nigeria has demonstrated its technology capabilities in the adoption of innovations and investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), robotics and blockchain. The group said the new technologies are geared towards advancing the course of…
