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Internet Access, Broadband Communications to Boost Nigeria’s Competitiveness in Global Economy – Osinbajo

Internet Access, Broadband Communications to Boost Nigeria's Competitiveness in Global Economy - Osinbajo

…Pledges FG Commitment to Democratise Access to Internet Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has explained that, the Federal government recognises the fact that internet access and broadband communication would help the country in determining it’s competitiveness in the global economy. Osinbajo made this statement yesterday in Abeokuta while speaking …

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FG Pledges to Allocate 0.5% of Nigeria’s GDP to Research, Innovation

FG Pledges to Allocate 0.5% of Nigeria's GDP to Research, Innovation

President Mohammadu Buhari says the federal government will allocate 0.5 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to research and innovation. The President made the pledge on Monday while declaring open the 2021 Technology Expo tagged: “Science, Technology, and Innovation for Economic Recovery and Sustainability Amidst COVID-19 Challenges’’, at …

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NITRA Congratulates NCC’s EVC on Reappointment

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) on Tuesday congratulated  Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of  the Nigerian Communications Commission on his reappointment. In a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Mr Chike Onwuegbuchi, NITRA said the  reappointment indicated that Danbatta performed creditably well in his first …

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Olusola Teniola bags Telecom Thought Leader of the year Award

In recognition of his extra-ordinary leadership quality, amazing contributions to Nigeria IT space and as an icon of inspiration to younger generation, the President of Association of Telecommunications Company of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola has been presented with an award of “Telecom thought leader of the year”. Teniola bagged …

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Expert Debunks NCC’s 33% Broadband Penetration Claim

Information Technology Expert, Gbenga Sesan has debunked the Nigerian Communications Commission’s claim of achieving 33% broadband penetration, Business Remarks can authoritatively report. Sesan who is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, while speaking with our correspondent noted that Nigeria broadband penetration will be placed at 10% if the specification drafted …

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