ThriveAgric plans to facilitate direct employment to 1,200 young people to boost income sources ThriveAgric, an Agricultural technology company, in collaboration with a global nonprofit organisation, Heifer International, has hosted a breakfast meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to mark the official launch of the company’s AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth, and Technology) Project. The initiative which aims to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access, further reiterates the company’s mission to build the largest network of profitable farmers across Africa while ensuring food security on the continent. Over the next twelve months, ThriveAgric and its technical partners will facilitate the opening of…
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Describes NASENI institutes as engines of NASENI innovation Inaugurates Committee to look into NASENI Staff welfare The management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has been charged with putting forward ideas on how the Agency can effectively support the priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Such priorities of the President include large-scale switching of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to alternative fuels to reduce the cost of living for Nigerians. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Halilu gave this charge as he began receiving briefings from the Managing Directors of the Agency’s…
Nigeria believes it is the collective duty of everybody to ensure an open, safe, and secure Internet that is beneficial for all The Nigerian government has said it is amenable to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani canvassed the government’s position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to engendering necessary collaborations and international dialogues to achieve these…
The Konga TV station shall create democracy in the pricing of goods and services in Nigeria, no matter where you are located, but for genuine products only. Konga TV, a 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV, is set to launch in the month of October to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. Konga TV, an Internet Protocol TV (iPTV) channel widely reputed as Africa’s first buyers and sellers TV, will go live early in October 2023. The development, which has sparked excitement among media watchers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail sectors is set to further revolutionize the online broadcasting…
Techeconomy panel session to focus on “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth” Techeconomy, a leading digital media startup in Nigeria, will hold a special session at the forthcoming #StartupSouth8 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on October 5-6, 2023. The eighth edition of #StartupSouth’s annual event has as its central theme: “Deep & Bold: 5IR, Emerging Realities, Regional Economic Imperatives & The Role of Innovation.” Through the Session Hosting programme, Techeconomy will delve into the sub-theme: “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth.” The panellists will include Peter Oluka, editor, Techeconomy; Ebere Ogwumoyi, general manager, RedCloud Technologies…
LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. LG Electronics, a leading consumer electronics company, has announced its recent donation of essential products and health items to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. Recognising the critical role that FMC Abuja plays in delivering healthcare services to the public, LG Electronics has taken the initiative to contribute to its mission. The…
By this acquisition, Turaco will deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa MicroEnsure Ghana will rebrand as Turaco Ghana in a deal that underscores Africa’s burgeoning health insurance sector Turaco, Africa’s leading tech-enabled affordable insurance company, has announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the deal, MicroEnsure will rebrand as Turaco Ghana and retain the expertise of the existing team and leadership. The acquisition is part of Turaco’s long-term vision to provide simple and accessible insurance to 1 billion people. The expansion increases Turaco’s operational markets to four–Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana–and active policies…
New Fixed Lines Format To Assume Full Recognition Across All Networks January 1, 2024 Mobile Numbers Not Affected By The Change In Fixed Lines Numbering Format In keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law as contained in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new numbering format for fixed lines. Consequently, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding “02” prefix before the existing fixed number. The Commission said that the old and new number formats are allowed to run…
Agbata said the visit was also part of the agency’s efforts to advance the State Government’s vision to ensure data privacy and protection for Ndi Anambra. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, (CFA), on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji at the Commission’s office in Abuja. Agbata said the visit was to explore possible avenues of collaboration that will yield accurate data sourcing for Anambra state, which will, in turn, prove resourceful for the Commission in national planning. The visit…
CJN says information technology and telecommunication services have surpassed the conventional method of court service delivery The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been described as a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola stated this in his opening remark at the 2023 edition of the NCC-hosted annual workshop for judges on telecommunications issues, which began in Kano on Monday. Justice Ariwoola who is the Chairman, Board of Governors of…