Nvidia plunges but tech shares rebound, oil prices slump
Technology share prices clawed back some of last week's sharp losses on Monday, though gains were tempered by a plunge in Nvidia following a probe into its boss Jensen Huang over claims of an affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
NOTAP boss touts investment in research and development for growth
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Director-General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) Dr Danazumi Ibrahim has said that the only panacea for Nigeria to become technologically independent is to invest hugely on research and development. Dr Ibrahim stressed that if research and development is not given the priority attention it deserves, then […]
FG to spend $2.3bn on 1st phase of Presidential Power Initiative
The Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Agba says the Federal Government plans to spend 2.3 billion dollars on the first phase of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) projects aimed at increasing the nation’s power transmission capacity to 7,000MW. The Minister disclosed this during the Nigerian Energy Forum (NEF 2020) Webinar in Lagos, tagged […]
The inconvenient truth that’ll set broadcasting free
By Okoh Aihe How do you stare truth in the face in a festering situation? Quite discomforting, eh? The answer could point out the difference between the bold and the effeminate, between the villain and scoundrel, and those who stand for public good. The public needs answers to very puzzling questions in these challenging times […]
Diligent regulation: Telecom sector injected N2.2 trillion into economy in Q2 2020, says Danbatta
•Sets priorities for second term •To connect over 15 million unconnected Nigerians •Targets 70% broadband penetration by 2025 By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The first five years of Prof Umar Danbatta as the chief umpire of the Telecom sector, has come under scrutiny. However, if his account for those years is anything to go by, […]
Apple launches legal counteraction against Epic games
Apple has filed counterclaims against Fortnite creator Epic Games asking for lost App Store fees and other damages and seeking an order to stop the game maker from operating its own in-app payment system. Apple and Epic have been in a legal battle since August when the maker of the popular game launched its own […]
