The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, last week directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC to review downwards, the price of data within five days.

Latest data released by the International Telecommunications Union, ITU shows that even as about 4.1 billion people are now online, 3.6 billion representing almost half of the world population are still offline.

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, weekend lamented that cyber attacks have become one of the biggest nightmares of the industry.

Technology Company, Xiaomi, has launched Redmi 8 phone series for Nigerians seeking quality pictures. The series include Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A in Nigeria.

Leveraging on the strong partnership between the companies in Nigeria, Tizeti has extended its partnership with MainOne as the company launches GhanaWifi.com. This will be Tizeti’s first expansion outside Nigeria, in the continuance of the existing partnership that has seen increased broadband accessibility across Lagos since 2017.

Interactive Business and Education Solution, WOWBii Interactive, has said it will showcase EdTech solutions capable of transforming Nigerian education sector at Computer Village Expo 2019.

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has emphasised the need for Nigerians to explore evolving science and technologies for effective and improved innovations.

An entrepreneur, Mr Muideen Ibrahim, says locally-produced pencils will save the country over $2.4 billion (N734.4 billion) if encouraged and supported by the Federal Government with enabling policies. Ibrahim, the Chief Executive Officer, BAMIB Resources and Investment Company Ltd., made this known in an interview with Newsmen in Lagos on Monday. Ibrahim said it was […]

….Granted extension of deadline By Emmanuel Elebeke Following the five day ultimatum issued by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, to the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on the 5th of November 2019, to resolve the challenges of illegal data deductions and review the cost of data downward, the commission […]

… Urges Players to Take Advantage By Emmanuel Elebeke Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Panatami has challenged all stakeholders in the Nigerian ICT sector to transform their businesses by embracing new technologies and leveraging opportunities offered by African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This he said will engender expansion and growth of […]

Information and Communications Technology Company, Atawa Technologies LLC in conjunction with Atawa training Institute are organising a cyber security training for students in Abuja and Asaba, Delta state, to reduce the spate of cyber attacks in the areas.

Device maker Apple, is creating a community of users in Nigeria known as iNigeria. The community will have access to premium and one of a kind experience of the iPhone lifestyle, including free insurance cover for accidental screen and liquid damages.

The cost of directly applying digital methods in services delivery both in private and public establishments, popularly known as direct digital transformation is expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2023.

In line with its commitment to deepen financial inclusion and drive its digitization agenda, Financial Institution, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, recently launched the Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet. 

In recent years, Africa’s mobile network infrastructure has been rapidly improved, and smartphones have been further popularised.