Says Competition key in the telecom sector Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the Commission will give closer attention to managing the competition in the industry, even as he welcomed competition as key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida, who spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said “We are more inclined to promote competition by creating a level-playing ground for all our licensees.” The NCC boss who explained that the Commission is looking at all sides of…
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WeNaija Youth Fest Is A Celebration Of Advocacy, Innovation, And Empowerment All is now set for the launch of the inaugural WeNaija Youth Fest event by the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) to close out its 2023 WeNaija campaign. The annual WeNaija campaigns have been dedicated to reskilling and retooling creative Nigerian youth through innovative avenues like Photography, Literature, and Video to mobilize, empower, and upskill Nigeria’s vibrant, tech-savvy, and creative youth. The 2023 WeNaija campaign unites young people aged 18-35 in a national video content creation contest themed ‘WeNaija Awareness to Action’ which launched on October 11th, 2023. The…
The Shopping Festival is Konga’s Christmas Sales Promo which comes with a lot of freebies Three lucky customers of the Shopping Festival stand the chance of winning N100,000 cash every day for 30 days Konga, the innovative eCommerce group, has announced unprecedented bonanzas for the launch of her long-awaited Konga Naija Shopping Festival which is its Christmas Sales promo for the year. Vice President of Marketing at Konga Group, Rita Ohaedoghasi, said in a statement that in addition to price slashes, 3 lucky customers will win up to N100,000 every day from the 1st to the 31st of December on…
The Nigerian Communications Commission says its support awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital economy. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida stated this when he received a delegation of Meta, led by the company’s Vice President for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey, Kojo Boakye, who paid him a visit at the NCC’s headquarters in Abuja. Maida said the regulatory support to all investors, including operators in Nigeria, will be predicated on their…
Ethnos is an AI-Powered Mobile Application Security Platform Ethnos, a Lagos-based cybersecurity firm, marked a significant milestone at the Tech Fair 2023 organized by Zenith Bank by introducing Aquila, a mobile application scanning and security solution. Industry watchers say this strategic move solidifies Ethnos’ position as an innovative cybersecurity firm in the country, showcasing its commitment to advancing cybersecurity through groundbreaking innovation. The introduction of Aquila took place at the just concluded Tech Fair 2023, where Ethnos captivated technology enthusiasts, stakeholders and spectators with an impressive display of their world-class mobile application solution. Peter Ejiofor, the Chief Executive Officer of…
Covalensedigital and inq. Digital Nigeria have entered into a partnership to transform Nigeria’s digital services for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in what is seen in the ICT sector as a landmark move. Covalensedigital is a software OEM focused on building solutions to digitalize operations, allowing Digital Service Providers to achieve business excellence. Digital TimesNG understands that this collaboration between Covalensedigital and inq. Digital Nigeria ushers in a new era of digital agility and financial flexibility for MVNOs through a bespoke Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The newly launched Digital Service Enablement Platform (DSEP) is set to be a game-changer…
Access Bank Plc, in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has rewarded and empowered corps members through the Access Bank Accessprenuer competition. A total of 54 corps members emerged as beneficiaries on Thursday, at the FCT Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Benue and Rivers states where the competition took place simultaneously. A total of N15,250,000 (Fifteen million, two hundred and fifty thousand naira) was given out to corps members with exceptional entrepreneurial ideas across the country. The overall winners were awarded N1 million each while the first runner-up and second runner-up were rewarded with N700,000 and N400,000…
Nokia Networks has been urged to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida made the request when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by the Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Jarno Syrjala, visited the Commission recently to explore further opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships. Maida told the delegation that the Nigerian government is keenly interested in…
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has restated the Agency’s commitment to ensure sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers in the country. The reaffirmation, he said, is aimed at using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and making access to digital technologies more equitable. Inuwa reiterated this during a working visit to him by the Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mrs. Dede Ekoue. The Director-General maintained that NITDA has continued to undertake several initiatives towards supporting smallholder farmers and enhancing productivity within the farming sector. “It…
All is now set for the live launch on KongaTV of the new HP Laserjet Tank MFP 260 described by those who have been privileged to experience it as a robust, pocket-friendly, and simple-to-use printing solution this Friday the 24th of November 2023 at 12noon by the Management of Hewlett Packard. In a move that is set to transform the technology industry, HP is introducing its state-of-the-art Multi-Functional Printer series to the Nigerian market to sustain its leadership of the tech sector. According to a source at KongaTV, Ms. Bunmi Idowu, this is a new face for launching quality products…