NITDA to support Ghana build structures for digital economy—DG
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has averred that effective collaborations among the nations in the continent would build a formidable and greater Information Technology (IT) ecosystem. The DG made this declaration at…
FG exits Telecoms Services from Excise Duty regime
The Federal Government Tuesday, announced the removal of excise duty for telecom sub-sector of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Industry in line with the recommendations of the Committee it constituted to review the applicability of the Duty to the telecom sector which…
Smart Metering to Generate $60bn in Revenue by 2027—Research
A new study from Juniper Research, foremost experts in the sustainable technology market today, found that hardware, connectivity and service revenue from smart meter deployments, and in use, will exceed $60 billion in 2027; up from $41 billion in 2023….
Its corruption for Passport Office to verify NIN at a fee—Expert
Whereas the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has urged the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to address charges introduced for National Identification Number (NIN) integration and verification by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) at its Passport Offices, an anti-corruption…
NCC opens Consumer TELCARE Centre at Abuja Airport
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened first Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja as one of the series of events used to mark the 2023 International…
Just in: MTN, Pan-Atlantic University flag off 2nd Edition of MIP
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have announced a call for applications for the Media Innovation Programme (MIP). This is the second edition of the programme, launched in 2022, to support media practitioners and promote understanding of the rapidly…
(Special Report) Experts, studies support NCC’s advice to MNOs on renewable energy
Since the Chief Executive Officer of the lead telecoms regulatory agency, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta used the 2023 occasion of the World Consumer Day (WCD) to call on the Main Network Operators (MNOs) to consider switching…
Just in: NITDA seeks continental front against cyber-attacks in Africa
At a time the African continent has continued to experience rapid technological growth and increasing internet penetration, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on governments to be resilient in minimising the impact of…
Oppo Nigeria unveils Reno8 T series
OPPO Nigeria has unveiled its highly anticipated Portrait Expert, the Reno8 T Series. The virtual launch event which was streamed live on YouTube, was hosted by sensational host Jimmie Akinsola and featured Nollywood star Bimbo Ademoye and notable industry personalities…
Expect TelCare Desks across the Country Soon—Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has disclosed that the Commission is working on a plan to establish Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution, and Enquiries (TELCARE) Desk across the country as soon…
