TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
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.
TikTok scans public videos to determine users’ ages, says CEO
Amid questioning about TikTok’s use of biometrics in today’s Congressional hearing, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew offered some insight into how the company vets potentially underage users on its platform.
App hasn’t shared US data with Chinese govt – TikTok CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew has said the controversial popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app has never shared the United States data with the authorities in China.
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.
Digital Assets: Hyperspace technologies unveils Keymaster Vault in Africa
A Lagos-based Web3 startup, Hyperspace technologies has announced the launch of its product, the keymaster Vault.
NCC’s helpdesk at Abuja Airport moves telecom solution closer to travellers
Telecommunication consumers around Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja who are having issues with their service providers can now access help from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC in the airport.
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 […]
Breaking: Buhari suspends 5% excise duty for telecoms sector
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved exemption of telecommunications sector from payment of 5% excise duty earlier approved by Federal government.
