The Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria, Aisha Ahmad has encouraged small businesses in Nigeria on being intentional about overcoming the challenging ecosystems in order to contribute their quota to the growth of Nigeria’s economy. According to her, SMEs represented a huge potential to drive economic …
Read More »Governors Assemble for Broadband Awareness Forum
All Nigeria State Governors are set to discuss how to empower the citizens with latest telecoms technologies as they partake in the maiden edition of Broadband Technical Awareness Forum for Governors, BTAF, put together by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and slated for Thursday in Abuja. The programme, which takes …
Read More »Nigeria Re-Elected as ITU Council Member for Another Four Years
In clear recognition of the critical role Nigeria is playing on the global telecom stage, the country was re-elected earlier today as a Council member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency that oversees global telecommunication operations. Nigeria will serve on the Council again from 2023-2026. …
Read More »How Insurance Industry Can Promote, Secure Nigeria’s Economy – Elumelu
The Chairman, Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa Plc, Tony Elumelu, has said the Nigerian insurance industry needs to be vibrant and must possess capital, professionalism and democratisation which are foundations for a strong Nigeria. Elumelu said this while delivering his keynote address at the 60th anniversary of the …
Read More »Elumelu Calls for Investments to Scale Up Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, and other Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders on Wednesday called for the scaling up of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. Elumelu, represented by Mr Peter Ashade, Group Chief Executive Officer, United Capital Plc, gave the advice at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) …
Read More »NCS Urges FG to Invest in Technology to Address Nigeria’s National Security Challenges
Nigerian ICT experts have called on that country’s government to deploy smart and secure emerging technologies to curb national security challenges in the country. They stressed that the government and corporate organisations must invest in the deployment of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices, Internet of Things (IoTs) devices, …
Read More »Pantami to Serve as Chairman at 2022 NCS Annual Conference
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is set to serve as chairman at this year’s Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Annual Conference, while also delivering the guest lecture at the esteemed College of Fellows Breakfast. This confirmation was made today, 18th July 2022 by the …
Read More »Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund to Empower Emerging African Creative Talent, Artists, Storytellers
The $30,000 Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund being sponsored by Hiers Insurance and Hiers Life Assurance is targeting emerging artists and storytellers, whose work shines a light on entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in Africa. Winners would be entitled to award grants said a statement issued by the underwriting firms on Thursday. The …
Read More »Zinox Mourns as Founding Member, Tech Billionaire & Whiz Kid David Kan, Passes On
The management of Zinox Technologies Ltd., Nigeria’s foremost tech giant, has reacted with sadness to the news of the passing of David Kan, a founding member of its Board of Directors and CEO of Mustek Plc, a leading integrated technology group listed on the Johannesburg and Taiwan Stock Exchange. David …
Read More »WCRD 2022: NCC Sets up TELCARE Desk to Enhance Consumer Protection, Improves Digital Financial Services
…As Commission Pleddges Robust Digital Infrastructure The management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the establishment of a dedicate desk, tagged: “TELCARE” to be operated across the country to enhance telecoms consumer protection. Also the commission has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate deployment of robust broadband infrastructure accessible …
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