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Telecoms lead body to approach FG in 7 days if…

The umbrella body of telecom companies, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Thursday raised alarm on the impending drastic changes coming if a number of states especially Kogi and the FCT fail to give listening ears to…

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NIN-SIM integration exercise officially ends today—NCC

Today, March 31, 2022, is the last day for the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration across the federation. This came from the stand of the telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, which recently reiterated…

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Pantami inaugurates new NCC’s Board Member, Bindawa

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has formally inaugurated Prof. Mansur Bindawa, as a non-executive commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by administering the oath of office on the…

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Optimising Business Operations in the Oil & Gas Industry; MDXi example

MDXi, a MainOne company and West Africa’s leading data center company, has provided a roadmap to optimise business operations in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry at a webinar titled; “Optimizing Business Operations in Oil and Gas Industry with MDXi Cloud…

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ALTON raises alarm on possible telecom blackout in Kogi, 9 others if…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) wishes to express its concern about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi State as a result of disputes arising from unusual taxes and levies demanded by the Kogi State…

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Smart Building Developments to Exceed 115m Globally in 2026—Report

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of buildings globally deploying smart building technologies will reach 115 million in 2026, from 45 million in 2022. This growth of over 150% reflects increasing demand for energy efficiency…

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Cyber Security: NITDA raises awareness for safer internet

By Oluwole Alao In combating cyber attacks  which  pervade both public and private organisations globally, leading to asset depletion and financial loses, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts in raising awareness for protecting the cyber space…

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NITDA’s Engagement with ASUU on UTAS: The true Position

The attention of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been drawn to series of media statements about NITDA’s role on the assessment of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS). It is imperative therefore that the Agency puts…

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FG unveils capacity building for indigenous startups

The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA through one of its subsidiaries, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in collaboration with Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria Limited has commenced a Capacity Building Program for Vibrant Startups with the aim of supporting…

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Cyber Insurance: 5 things you must know to protect your business

In the age of booming cybercrime and growing global cyber risks, cyber insurance is a must for all digitised businesses – but what is it and how does it work? Cyber-attacks on businesses have doubled in the past year, cyber…