Category: Information & Technology

SIFAX ICT Records 33,500 TEUs In First Year of Operations
October 28, 2021 No Responses

SIFAX ICT Records 33,500 TEUs In First Year of Operations

SIFAX Inland Container Terminal, an off-dock terminal owned by SIFAX Group, has recorded over 33,500 TEUs in its first year of operations.  The terminal, located in Ijora, Lagos, was commissioned in October 2020 to alleviate the difficulties experienced by various...
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Twitter Profits Slump To $809m
October 27, 2021 No Responses

Twitter Profits Slump To $809m

Twitter lost more than half a billion dollars in the three months to September after it paid $809.5m (£588m) to settle a long-running lawsuit. The social media giant was accused of misleading investors over user engagement in 2015.  However despite...
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NCC Lists Measures To Guard Against “Flubot” malware
October 23, 2021 No Responses

NCC Lists Measures To Guard Against “Flubot” malware

The management of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday alerted Nigerians of the existence of new, high-risk and extremely damaging, Malware called “ Flubot”.   A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs (DPA), NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu A...
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NCC Explains Emergency Communications Centres, Tasks Media On Peace, Unity
October 23, 2021 No Responses

NCC Explains Emergency Communications Centres, Tasks Media On Peace, Unity

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) have become a rallying point for the promotion of the security of lives and property of citizens, the Executive Vice Chairman...
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HP Unveils Windows 11
October 9, 2021 No Responses

HP Unveils Windows 11

HP Inc. on Friday announced the launch of Windows 11 with the newest technologies to provide consumers’ satisfaction and keep up with their lifestyle.  Ms. Josephine Tan, Global Head and General Manager, Consumer PC,  HP Inc., said in a statement...
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FirstBank Pledges Support For Startups, Innovators In Fintech Ecosystem
October 7, 2021 No Responses

FirstBank Pledges Support For Startups, Innovators In Fintech Ecosystem

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has pledged support for startups and innovators in the fintech ecosystem by providing relevant data and infrastructure that would enable them to succeed.  FirstBank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Adedu...
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Windows 11 is Generally Available Starting Tuesday
October 6, 2021 No Responses

Windows 11 is Generally Available Starting Tuesday

Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 11 around the world beginning from October 5, through a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs pre-installed with Windows 11. A few of the top features Windows 11...
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Revisiting Digital Technology Impact On Young Children
September 29, 2021 No Responses

Revisiting Digital Technology Impact On Young Children

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has concluded a survey across Nigeria on the impact of digital technology on young children.  According to NCC, the survey Titled: Study On Young Children And Digital Technology: A survey Across Nigeria, is...
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Nigeria To Deploy 5G Network In 2022
September 24, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria To Deploy 5G Network In 2022

The Five Generation (5G) network will be deployed in Nigeria in January 2022,  and will aid surveillance against vandalism of public assets, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy,  Mr Isa Pantami, has said   The minister disclo...
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NCC Seeks Digital Upskilling Of Females
September 17, 2021 No Responses

NCC Seeks Digital Upskilling Of Females

The Executive Vice Chairman  (EVC), Nigeria Communication Commission  (NCC) , Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta,  on Thursday called for the upskilling of females as it is critical to removing social and economic barriers.  Danbatta, who spoke at the Women Entrep...
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Mobile Phone Users Hit 5.3b Worldwide
September 2, 2021 No Responses

Mobile Phone Users Hit 5.3b Worldwide

Although the COVID-19 caused the worst smartphone market contraction in history, the total number of mobile phone users continues growing with no signs of stopping any time soon.  According to data presented by StockApps.com, the number of people usi...
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Towards Digital Literacy For Nigerian Youths
August 28, 2021 No Responses

Towards Digital Literacy For Nigerian Youths

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com   — Rising from the recently concluded nationwide digital literacy training for Nigerian Youths,  the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta cha...
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‘FG Unveils 1,667 ICT Centres, 455 Projects Ongoing’
August 23, 2021 No Responses

‘FG Unveils 1,667 ICT Centres, 455 Projects Ongoing’

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says that the ministry has inaugurated no fewer than 1,667 Information Communications Technology (ICT) centres across the country. He also said that more than 455 other projects were ongoing i...
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UNILAG Test-Runs Zero Emission Vehicle
June 28, 2021 No Responses

UNILAG Test-Runs Zero Emission Vehicle

The University of Lagos is test-running its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) it initiated in 2018.  The institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Academics and Research), Prof. Oluwole Familoni, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NA...
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