New Ericsson report says connecting schools can boost GDP by up to 20%
Latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by Ericsson has found that nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realize an increase in GDP by up to 20 percent by connecting schools to the internet. A well-educated workforce…
NCC harps on Judicial Collaboration in Tackling Telecoms Service Challenges
As part of drive to protect telecoms infrastructure in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial institutions in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar…
Techeconomy.ng wins ‘Most Innovative Digital Media Platforms award
Techeconomy.ng, a Nigeria-based digital news platform, has been decorated as the ‘Most Innovative Digital Media Platforms of the Year’ in Nigeria, at Titans of Tech Hall of Fame 2021 edition. The colourful event took place over the weekend at Oriental…
FG again, shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to October 31, 2021
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to October 31, 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was made following a request by stakeholders to accommodate registration…
Glo offers subscribers 22X Value of every recharge
Emerging indications in the telecom space have shown that good times are here for subscribers of national telecommunications company, Globacom as the company delights its pre-paid subscribers with the 22 times the value of every recharge from N100. The telecommunications…
NITDA’s Two Decades Of Sustainable Digital Economy In Nigeria
By Yewande Foluke Bassey The epic moment was heralded by jingles in the media and all other avenues of modern communication. The hype was in commemoration of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of The National Information Technology Development Agency…
New CBN models to slow down financial inclusion penetration—ALTON
The Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo, has averred that the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) models would slow down financial inclusion penetration. In an interview, he noted that “We think penetration will…
Airtel’s Mobile Operating Licence Pending Renewal – NCC
The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been drawn to a recent statement on an online publication credited to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Office of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Olusegun Ogunsanya, to the effect that the mobile operating licence…
Airtel Hails Runners, Participants at Ijebu Int’l Half Marathon
…. Commends Ogun State for support to sport development Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has extended its felicitation to all the local and international runners, participants and key stakeholders at the inaugural edition of the international Ijebu Half Marathon,…
CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’ explores how tech could transform healthcare
In the season two premiere of CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’, anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout discovers how robotics, virtual reality, wearables and apps are helping patients and doctors in the medical sector. Lu Stout first meets one of the…
