Waiting for Pantami’s rescue directives on NigComSat’s under-utilisation
In the last few months of his secondment from National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to the plum position of the substantive Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Pantami had clearly demonstrated serious leadership trajectory in the sector…
Social media visibility of federal MDAs dropping since Q1 as CBN, Presidency lead
A new report released by the Business Hilights Intelligence Unit (BHIU) on Tuesday in Lagos has revealed that “The social media visibility of leading ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government has been on the decline since the beginning…
NigComSat 2, 3, not about loans but equity participation by Nigeria, China—Minister
The Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has said that current move by the federal government to acquire two new orbiting satellites will not be funded by loans, but equity participation by the Nigerian government and Chinese investors. Already, Chinese…
Students of Catena International School, Abuja visit NigComSat facilities
Students from Catena International School, Abuja were at our ground control station in Abuja on a school excursion yesterday. An official of the agency said NigComSat welcomes educational visits and related excursions to NigComSat to deepen students’ knowledge of modern…
Facebook, CC-Hub unveil first Community Hub in Nigeria
Leading global social media giant, Facebook on Wednesday, announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria to further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Before now, there had been rising agitation by industry players in…
Experts describe NASRDA’s planned launch of Nano-Satellite as another drain pipe
More Nigerians and experts in Science and Technology have continued to condemn the planned launch of Africa’s first Nano-satellite, saying the platform will equally go the same of other white elephant satellites previously orbited by NigComSat. It would be recalled…
