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Minister harps on need to bridge standardisation gap in ICT
Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Friday in Abuja, stressed the need for the county to bridge the standardisation gap in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
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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PCN seals 231 illegal facilities in Nasarawa
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Boris Johnson wins first round of UK leadership vote
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Social media will never edge out conventional media – journalist
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SGF: Igbo group begs President Buhari to consider South-East
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CAN donates relief materials to Zamfara IDPs
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Anka Emirate, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Democracy Day: Governor Makinde grants amnesty to 35 prisoners
As part of activities marking June 12 Democracy Day, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has granted amnesty to 35 prisoners.
Senate Presidency: Why I’m supporting Ahmed Lawan – Ifeanyi Ubah
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) senator-elect, Ifeanyi Ubah, on Saturday, disclosed that he is not supporting Ahmad Lawan’s Senate presidential bid for any political gain.
Gunmen invade Niger community, kill 12, injure 15
Gunmen, all in masks, in the wee hour of Sunday invaded Ajapayi community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing no fewer than 12 people and injured 15 others in an attack described as the worst in the community.
Governor Ishaku swears-in new Taraba chief judge
Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has sworn in a new chief judge of the State.