CyberAfrica, a Pan-African Information and Communications Technology magazine, has established a ‘Pan-African Digital Economy Award’ to honor digital innovations across all sectors of the continent as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Mr. Hillary Damisah, the Managing Editor of CyberAfrica magazine, television, and online, said in a statement in Abuja […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) will confer fellows on Dr. Bayero Agabi, founder of DigiVation Network, and Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, at this year’s National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA). Professional fellowships will be conferred on Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, recognizing him as an authority in the […]
At this year’s National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) conference and awards, the NCS will announce the fund – a startup grant – dubbed the “Innovation Development Fund.” The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), as the umbrella organization for all information technology (IT) professionals, has encouraged the growth of IT in […]
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Governor of Ekiti State, has stated that his government is committed to making the state the country’s Information, Communication, and Technology Capital, claiming that the state’s 90% literate population of three million people is sufficient to achieve this goal. Fayemi spoke at The KTN Global Alliance […]
As the three-day 2021 Board and Management Retreat (BMR) organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) draws to a close, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has re-emphasised Management’s confidence in the Board of Commissioners’ continued support in achieving the set targets and […]
Top ICT journalists debated the reserved price of $197.4 million (about N75 billion) published by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday during a panel discussion on the upcoming 5G spectrum license. On December 13, 2021, a license auction for 5G will be held. While some agreed with the Mobile […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) board and management convened a retreat this week in Abuja with the theme “Expect More, Deliver Results.” The retreat is part of the Commission’s strategic strategy to improve regulatory excellence and operational efficiency in order to keep the industry growing and contributing to the economy. […]
Presenting the budget to the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Communications, ICT and Cybercrimes, headed by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, gave an overview of the performance of the Commission’s 2021 budget and 2022 budget. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive […]
A new Android malware has been detected, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The malware, known as ‘AbstractEmu,’ has the ability to acquire access to cellphones, take entire control of affected smartphones, and surreptitiously adjust device settings while attempting to avoid detection. This discovery was recently announced […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a revenue target of N632.39 billion for the fiscal year 2022. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, stated this during the budget defense before the Joint Committee on Communications of the National Assembly in Abuja. The revenue objectives, according to Danbatta, […]