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NCC holds stakeholders forum on emerging 5G technology
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on Tuesday in Abuja held a one-day stakeholders forum to brainstorm on Nigeria’s readiness for 5G and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology.
Why Africa must be involved in 4th industrial revolution – NCC chief
The executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said Africa must take cognizance of the digital economic eco-system as the world gears up for the 4th industrial revolution.
NCC: We cannot regulate OTT’s activities in isolation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it cannot unilaterally regulate the activities of Over-The-Top (OTT) technology service providers deployed by fintech operators in the country.
NCC boss wants right policies to fast track digital growth in Africa
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, has called on stakeholders in the telecommunication sector to put in place right polices to fast track digital growth in Africa.
NCC: Broadband access critical for communication infrastructure policy
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria Communication Commission, says broadband access is an important feature in communications infrastructure policy and should be treated as a key economic indicator.
DSO: Governor Ugwuanyi offers free 10,000 setup boxes
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has offered to distribute 10,000 setup boxes valued N15 million free to low income households in rural areas to enable them access digital television.
House of Reps caution agencies over selective implementation of budgets
The House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values has called on government agencies to refrain from selective implementation of their budgets.
United Nations defines standards for global flight tracking
The United Nations has defined new technical standards to guarantee the seamless tracking of aircraft and to prevent flights from disappearing off the radar.
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Namibia decriminalises baby abandonment to reduce cases
The Namibian government on Friday said it hoped a new law to remove criminal penalties for mothers abandoning their new-born babies would ensure women who cannot look after their children can hand them safely to authorities.
Pastor Adeboye: May God use this election to declare glory on Nigeria
Ahead of the presidential election, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has prayed for free, fair and peaceful elections in Nigeria.
REC: No ballot papers missing in Niger
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Niger State, Prof Sam Egwu, has debunked reports of missing ballot papers for Niger East and Niger North senatorial districts.
Court sentences boxer to ten years in prison for sexual abuse
A one-time champion boxer has been jailed after he was found guilty of having sexual intercourse with a minor.
Gernot Rohr to invite Flying Eagles player for AFCON tie against Seychelles, Egypt friendly
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr says one of the Flying Eagles players would be invited in to the Eagles team for the last Group game of AFCON 2019 game against Seychelles and international friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Asaba, Delta State on March 23 and March 26 this year.
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President Buhari mourns ex-army chief David Ejoor
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sadness at the news of the death of a former Chief of Army Staff, David Ejoor.
119 child soldiers released to families in South Sudan
Nearly 120 children were released from an armed group in South Sudan on Monday, bringing the total number of children released to 3 100.
Community protests killing of farmer by suspected herdsmen
The people of Ayegbaju Ekiti in the Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State staged a violent protest over alleged killing of a farmer, Elijah Ogor, by suspected herdsmen.
Governor Umahi angry as hoodlums inserted hot-iron in vice chairman’s private part
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Mr Awosola Awotunde, has been directed to fish out the criminal suspects, who allegedly inserted a hot-iron inside the private part of the Vice Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
Nigerian airports record 15.2 million passengers, 227,834 aircraft movements in 2018
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says a total of 15.2 million passengers passed through Nigerian airports in 227,834 aircraft movements in 2018.