Technology

Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future

By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
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Elon Musk puts Twitter’s value at $20bn

Owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has put the current value of the social platform at $20 billion, less than half the $44 billion he paid to acquire it five months ago.

Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore dies at 94

Gordon Moore, a pioneer in the microprocessor industry and a cofounder of Intel, which at one time was the world’s largest semiconductor maker, died on Friday at the age of 94, Intel said.

FG finally exempts telecom from 5% Excise Duty

After six months of intense deliberations with the telecommunications industry stakeholders, the federal government has finally exempted the telecom sector from the five percent excise duty approved in 2020 to be paid by all sectors of the economy.

Hybrid work models give rise to use of intelligent tools, says PPC

ICT and infrastructure development company, PPC Nigeria, has said that the shift from full-time in-office to remote or hybrid work models necessitates the use of intelligent tools to keep employees engaged and ensures seamless and successful workflow.

Bill seeking synchronisation of NIN, SIM registration passes second reading

To effectively checkmate and defeat insecurity in the country, the House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to provide legal backing on the compulsory use of National Identity Number (NIN) in the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards by all mobile telecommunication network operators with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

Buhari suspends 5% excise duty for telecoms sector

…Says sector already overtaxed By Emmanuel ELEBEKE President Mohamadu Buhari has approved the exemption of telecommunications sector from payment of 5% excise duty earlier approved by Federal government. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen in Abuja. He said the decision to exempt the […]

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