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Be responsible on internet usage, NCC charges youths

…Donates 100 Mattresses to NYSC Orientation Camp The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Internet/broadband access to unleash their potentials for innovation and creativity, as well as their quest for job opportunities and skills acquisition. The…

Konga as e-Commerce global game-changer

By Ray Umukoro When global economy pundits describe Africa as the next frontier, they are merely reacting to strong stimulus coming from the continent, especially in the areas of improving agro-economy, commerce, internet penetration and increasing capacity to harness the…

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Digitalization helps companies manage changes in demand, says GlobalData

Changes in demand, emerging consumption occasions, and changing shopping methods have been identified by leading data and Analytics Company GlobalData as three key aspects to which consumer companies and foodservice outlets have had to adapt due to COVID-19. The company’s…

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IdeaHub series: Huawei to leverage TD Africa’s reach on new Enterprise product

Huawei, a leading multinational technology company has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest tech, solutions and lifestyle distributor to unveil the IdeaHub series products, a cutting-edge solution targeting the Enterprise market. The revolutionary products were unveiled at a launch…

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ALTON complies to Order on Suspension of access to Twitter.

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has confirmed that its members have received formal instructions from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator to suspend access to Twitter. ALTON has conducted a robust assessment of the…

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Home Broadband bonanza as Airtel Rolls Out ‘HBB Seasonal Offer’

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the introduction of its HBB Seasonal Offer, a value offering that offers customers exciting discount deals on its Home Broadband devices. The telco says the offer is designed to ensure its Home…

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NASS strengthens Legal Status for National Emergency Number 112

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). The Senate Committee on…

Who wins the inaugural edition of Bank Wars? Access or StanChart

The inaugural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, will come to an exciting climax on Saturday, June 5, 2021 as Access Bank and Standard Chartered go head-to-head in the final. Bank Wars is…

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Global IoT market to beat $1trn mark by 2024, says GlobalData

The global internet of things (IoT) market by revenue will be worth $1.1 trillion by 2024, with much of the growth coming from wearables, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Thematic Research: Internet of Things,’…

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Danbatta reveals experience on Regulatory Model for Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion

…As Guinea Bissau visits NCC on benchmarking tour The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has shared his experiences on some of the regulatory models, approaches and best practices being implemented by the…