Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; a former Minister of Information and Communications, Frank Nweke Jr., are among the dignitaries expected at the public presentation of a book written by Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of media relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) billed for Tuesday, July 25. Premium Times Books, publishers of the new book said in a statement on Wednesday that while Senator Akpabio will serve as the special guest of honour at the event scheduled for the main auditorium of the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora District, Abuja,…
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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has said that digitisation of MSMEs will increase revenue by 26 percent as well as reduce operating costs by 22 percent, and contribute USD53B to the Nigerian economy. Inuwa stated this while delivering an opening remark at the TechMyBiz Pitch-A-Thon event in Lagos held at the Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria (DTC Nigeria), which was jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The TechMyBiz Pitch-A-Thon which is a process of selecting Digital Innovations in Africa started with a “Call for…
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) has called for the appointment of a competent Minister of Communications and Digital Economy in the new administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. NITRA is an umbrella body of practicing journalists in the Information and Communications Technology sector comprising editors and reporters in broadcast, print, and online media. NITRA, which had in the past consistently engaged stakeholders towards the growth and development of the ICT industry, noted in a statement that aggregated the views of members and the position of the Association, that it will spell retrogression if a Minster, who is not…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced its partnership with the GAGE Company for the Co-Create Africa International Exhibition. The Annual Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo will now be themed “NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week.” Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo is an annual exhibition hosted by The GAGE Company. It is a 2-day technology exhibition, with over 10,000 visitors and 150 Exhibitors expected. It is a showcase of innovative Startups and the latest tech solutions locally and across the globe. The GAGE Company is the innovative mind behind the GAGE Awards, an award dedicated to celebrating digital influencers,…
The West African Youth Council has honoured Olusegun Enitan Dada, founder of OED Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of IT Horizons, Zojapay, and ZojaTech, with the prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s technology sector and his unwavering commitment to community development through impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives. The recognition comes in acknowledgment of his passion for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Through the OED Foundation…
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised the need for collaboration to unlock Nigeria’s potential in the realm of Internet of Things (IoT) and its revolutionary impact on the country’s digital ecosystem. Inuwa, who made this plea while delivering his keynote address at the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Lagos State, said such collaboration will enhance the implementation of the Digital Transformation pillar of the Strategic Road Map and Action Plan (SRAP 2021-2024) of the Agency. Inuwa noted that there are some challenges that need unlocking in order to access…
200 young Nigerian Women are to be trained in an entrepreneurship course titled “GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women (Nigeria)”, starting in July 2022. The course which is a collaboration between Grand Africa Initiative-GAIN and the Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) is in its second edition. Organisers said in a statement that the course is designed to equip selected young women entrepreneurs from across the country with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to build and scale their businesses to create wealth and jobs. The training will cover areas critical to the success of MSMEs including ideation, legal, branding, marketing, communication, accounting,…
Sector added N10.126 trillion to GDP in 2022 Telecoms and Information Services sector contributed N2.508 trillion in financial value to nation’s GDP, in the first quarter of 2023 Telecom sector has become a major enabler of economic development in Nigeria As of May 2023, active voice subscriptions reached 221.3m, while Internet subscriptions rose to 159.6m Broadband subscriptions on 3G and 4G networks increased to 92.2m 5G subscriptions have grown to over 60,000 in many cities in at least 12 states of the Federation The investment profile in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, comprising foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, has reached…
Campaign Aimed At Streamlining Long-Distance Caregiving For Nigerians In Diaspora The increasing number of Nigerian youths migrating abroad has led to a growing distance between loved ones. As concerns for the health and well-being of sick and aging relatives back home continue to grow, the need for innovative solutions to care for them from afar has become essential. To this regard, Wellahealth, a leading healthcare technology company, has launched a #SendHealthHome campaign to help Nigerians in the diaspora provide quality healthcare for their loved ones. Access to healthcare, genuine medications, and expert medical remains a significant challenge for many Nigerians.…
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has praised the exceptional leadership qualities of the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. Adebayo also commended the NCC’s commitment to quality regulation, attributing the success of the telecom industry in the country to the regulatory environment it enjoys. Speaking at a meeting with mobile network operators on the implementation of the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution (ERAS) in the telecommunications industry, held at the NCC’s office in Lagos yesterday, Adebayo expressed his pride in Danbatta’s remarkable administrative…