Tag: Information Technology

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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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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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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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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‘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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COVID-19: SIFAX Boss Advocates Improved University ICT infrastructure
August 11, 2021 No Responses

COVID-19: SIFAX Boss Advocates Improved University ICT infrastructure

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic that slowed down teaching and learning in the country’s educational institutions, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, has tasked relevant stakeholders in the education ecosystem on the need to upgra...
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NCC Inaugurates Committee On Spectrum Auction For 5G Deployment
June 21, 2021 No Responses

NCC Inaugurates Committee On Spectrum Auction For 5G Deployment

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com —  Following the Senate investigative hearing which gave the Fifth Generation (5G) technology a clean bill of health, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a major proactive regulatory step by inaugura...
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Vodafone Picks Samsung For 5G network
June 15, 2021 No Responses

Vodafone Picks Samsung For 5G network

Vodafone UK has chosen Samsung as a supplier for its 5G infrastructure, as it seeks to extend its coverage. One analyst described the move as a “breakthrough” for Samsung, in a market expected to be dominated by Ericsson and Nokia,...
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GOCOP Faults Suspension Of Twitter
June 8, 2021 No Responses

GOCOP Faults Suspension Of Twitter

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers,GOCOP has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government’s decision to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. GOCOP made this call in a statement signed by its President,Mr Dotun Oladipo and General Secretary...
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NPA Donates ICT Centre To ATBU, Bauchi
April 11, 2021 No Responses

NPA Donates ICT Centre To ATBU, Bauchi

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has established an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU) Bauchi.  Senior Procurement Officer, NPA,  Alhaji Tukur Buba,  explained at th...
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ICT Development: Nigeria Seeks Increased Regional Collaboration among West African States
March 11, 2021 No Responses

ICT Development: Nigeria Seeks Increased Regional Collaboration among West African States

Nigerian government has called for increased regional collaboration for the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem in West Africa as a potential digital hub on the global ICT map.   Minister of Communications and Digi...
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Nigerian Active GSM Subscribers Hit 199.3m
September 1, 2020 No Responses

Nigerian Active GSM Subscribers Hit 199.3m

Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta on Tuesday said  active GSM subscribers in the country have increased from 184 million in December 2019 to 199.3 million in May 2020.Danbatta made the disclosure a...
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Sokoto Partners UK On ICT Development
August 14, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Partners UK On ICT Development

The Sokoto State Government on Friday said it was collaborating with the United Kingdom (UK) agency to improve the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in the state.   Governor Aminu Tambuwal made the announcement in a statement issued in...
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Union Gives MTN 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged Unfair Labour Practices
August 11, 2020 No Responses

Union Gives MTN 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged Unfair Labour Practices

Workers in the telecommunications sector on Tuesday gave a 14-day ultimatum to MTN Nigeria, to address alleged unfair labour practices. The workers, under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN)...
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