In the news: MultiChoice has reduced its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv users in response to a court order. Abuja’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal mandated MultiChoice to revert to previous rates until a full hearing. The company had raised prices due to rising costs and inflation, leading to significant consumer backlash and declining subscribers. MultiChoice, a leading satellite television service provider in Nigeria, has readjusted its subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv users in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG reports that the development followed a court order that mandated the company to halt its recent price hike, resulting in…
Author: Gbenga OWOYEMI
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) will begin on Monday (today) and end on February 24, 2024. The examination board has also rolled out the registration process for interested candidates across the country. Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, speaking during a meeting with media executives in Lagos State on Sunday, said that measures have been put in place to ensure a smooth exercise. “Prior to the commencement of the registration exercise, the Board conducts an accreditation exercise to check the suitability of each CBT Centre for the…
Ijeshaland was agog on January 03, 2024, as it was a day that went down in history as the dawn of a new era in digitalization of the Yoruba sub-ethnic community. It was a day the Ijesha Global Alliance for Development (IGAD), a coalition of Ijeshas based in North America, Europe and the Nigeria homeland, commissioned the Ijesha Digital Hub and inducted its first cohort of 107 trainees in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and UI/UX Design in a grand event attended by Ijesha royal fathers and the community’s eminent sons and daughters. The hub, which is situated on the beautiful campus…
MTN Nigeria said it has taken note of media reports alleging that IHS Towers has offered the company improved terms for the lease of 2,500 sites that match the terms of ATC, which recently won the contract following a highly competitive bidding process. MTN said in a statement made available to Digital TimesNG on Tuesday afternoon that these reports are not true and added that it has not received any revised offer from IHS. “We announced in September that the lease for the 2,500 sites (which was due to expire in 2024 and 2025) had been awarded to ATC after…
PalmPay offers money transfers, bill payments, credit services, and savings on its app and via its mobile money agents. PalmPay, a leading African-focused fintech company committed to driving financial inclusion through technology, will lead the discussions on the future of money, Fintech app security/safety and customer experience (CX), at the third Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 3.0). AfriTECH 3.0 is scheduled to hold this Wednesday, November 08, 2023, at The Providence Hotel, Oba Akinjobi Street, GRA, Ikeja-Lagos, under the theme: “Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) in Emerging Economy.” PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform committed to driving economic empowerment in Africa has been…
By supporting events like the Yaba Fitness Fair, 9mobile aims to raise awareness about the importance of physical fitness and mental well-being in our daily lives. 9mobile Nigeria has taken a significant step in promoting the mental well-being and physical fitness of Nigerians through the Yaba Fitness Fair in partnership with FitnessPlus, Digital TimesNG can report. The event, held in Yaba, Lagos, showcased a diverse range of fitness activities and mental health resources, emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle and overall mental well-being through keeping fit. Chineze Amanfo, Public Relations Lead at 9mobile, stated, “At 9mobile, we believe that…
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the commencement of harmonised shortcodes across all networks pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). ALTON said the harmonisation of shortcodes is aimed at implementing a streamlined process for common shortcodes across the industry, by making life easier for Nigerians through the memorisation of single codes, for various services across all networks as well as providing a cohesive regulatory framework that is consistent with global best practices. “Following the directive from NCC, the Association hereby inform the general public that The Network Operators have…
Customers of Access Bank are in for a treat this Valentine season, as the retail giant is offering several discounts and mouth-watering freebies on its retail products and services to celebrate customers in this season of love. Tagged “Love is More,” the Valentine season campaign will run from February 1 through March 11, 2023. Throwing more light on the new campaign, Access Bank Senior Retail Advisor, Retail Banking, Robert Giles said “Valentine season provides us with another opportunity to demonstrate our love and appreciation for our customers for the years of loyalty and support for the bank. “We are using…
Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel) has emerged as the sole bidder for the second 3.5GHz Spectrum auction by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Airtel’s emergence followed an announcement late Wednesday evening by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that only two companies expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum band by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022. The NCC named the two companies as Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel), and Standard Network & Connections Limited (Standard Network). The Commission said in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at the NCC, that only Airtel out of…
Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has cautioned contemporary African entrepreneurs to guard against a rising wave of corporate blackmail, even as he disclosed that he has never met one Benjamin Joseph, a fellow Igbo and owner of Citadel Oracle Concepts, a small Ibadan-based retail firm. Benjamin Joseph has been in the news recently as standing prosecution for allegedly falsely accusing Mr. Ekeh and others as well as one of Ekeh’s companies of an N170m fraud. Ekeh made this submission while addressing participants at the end of his final virtual mentorship project for 2022 with the theme – The Last…