IFC set to boost internet access for developing countries
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has led a group of development institutions in providing $260 million in financing to help O3b Networks Ltd complete a satellite system that will provide affordable broadband access to developing countries near the equator. O3b, which stands for the “other 3 billion,” refers to the nearly half of the world’s population that is not adequately served with broadband internet access.
Reps in rowdy session over SIM card
IN TRIGUES that preceded the secretive passage of a N6.1billion budget for the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to register SIM cards, yesterday, tore members of the House of Representatives apart.
Senate summons Aganga, Sanusi
AFTER an emotion laden debate, the Senate, yesterday, summoned the Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to appear before its committees to explain alleged disparaging remarks against the Senate credited to them.
Delta Commissioner flays Ogboru
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Oma Djebah yesterday rebuffed claims that the State administration had spent N40 billion on the Asaba airport, saying that only N17.5 billion was earmarked for the project.
Enugu monarchs to mediate in Chime, Nwodo rift
TRADITIONAL rulers in Enugu State have resolved to intervene in the lingering political conflict between Governor Sullivan Chime and the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, with a view to restoring peace in the state.
Hayatou to face IOC probe
The International Olympic Committee is to investigate BBC claims of corruption against Fifa Vice-President Issa Hayatou, also an IOC member, it says.
