telecom
9 Nov
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector have called on the Federal Government to bolster the protection of the nation’s telecom infrastructure against cyber threats, vandalism and theft, emphasising its critical role in driving economic growth and digital transformation.
31 Oct
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said that the telecom sector is facing annual losses of at least N11 billion due to the destruction of infrastructure. Maida said this during the inauguration of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Protection and Resilience Workshop, an initiative aimed at…
4 Sep
Data and call services may face disruption from Monday next week as workers in the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) have threatened an indefinite strike over
27 Aug
In the second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), activities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) contributed 19.78 per cent to Nigeria’s real GDP.
15 Jun
MTN Nigeria has announced the 17th edition of its flagship employee volunteer initiative, Y’ello Care, where staffs have the unique opportunity to contribute their resources – time, money and more – towards worthy causes.
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has pledged to provide a peaceful environment for Christmas in the Southeast region, urging the people of the zone wishing to return home for the festive period to do so. A statement on Thursday by the Media and Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Emma Powerful, reiterated the group’s commitment to…
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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after he received a "vile, racist and threatening" message following Wednesday's 2-0 loss at Juventus. READ ALSO : FRSC boss urges emotional intelligence in dealing with traffic offenders Walker played the whole Champions League match in Turin but could not help…
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Vice President Kashim Shetima has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to support Nigerian airline operators to unlock opportunities in the aviation industry. He maintained that the current administration has made it a focal point to support the growth and development of local airline operators and they are unapologetic about it. The Vice President stated this…
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern reminder to officers, emphasizing that traffic offenses should not be treated as criminal offenses. He made the statement at the 4th Quarter Strategy Session of the FRSC High Command on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Nigerian Senate has authorised the issuance of a warrant compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria, Dr. Peer Lubasch, for persistently refusing to appear before its Committee on Works. The resolution of the Senate on the warrant of arrest against the MD of Julius Berger followed a motion moved to that effect by…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
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In marking the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Coalition has showcased recent impact stories from its global membership. The 10 civil society organisations listed include the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (Nigeria). Led by Dr. Umar Yakubu, the center promotes good governance, transparency, accountability and public sector…
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The Oyo State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has called on Nigerians to harness their diversities as catalysts for unity. READ ALSO: Why Senate can’t stop Wike from carrying out demolitions – Akpabio Akinyemiju made the call in Ibadan on Thursday at the Oyo CAN 2024 Christmas Carol and Award, entitled “The…
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The Federal Government has disclosed plans to focus on six key strategic areas towards the transformation of young people from January 2025. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande disclosed this at the ongoing 7th National Council on Youth Development (NCYD) in Borno state with the theme “Transforming and Repositioning the Nigerian Youth to thrive…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), recently hosted the 2nd roundtable meeting on ‘Anticipatory Action Framework For Nigeria’, aimed at developing a unified approach and framework for anticipatory action in Nigeria. The meeting was a follow-up to the November 2024 meeting convened by the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim…