Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said that since he assumed office some six years ago, the Commission under him has focused on strategic objectives which are in tandem with the policy objectives of the current Federal Government. Danbatta was speaking at the launch of the Commission’s Strategic Vision Plan 2021-2025, the NCC Podcast and the Book, ‘Compendium of EVC’s Speeches’ on Tuesday at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja. He said that the Commission’s strategic objectives, the result of a careful assessment of some existing policy frameworks, offered it…
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Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami has been promoted to a Professor of Cyber Security by the Governing Council of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) at its 186th meeting. Pantami is among seven Readers (Associate Professors) who were promoted, others are doctors Lawence Ettu (Civil Engineering), Godfrey Emeghara (Maritime Management Technology), Okechukwu Onyelucheya (Chemical Engineering), Alex Opara (Geology), Conrad Enenebeaku (Chemistry) and Chikwendu Okereke (Geology). The council also approved the recommendation of the Academic Staff Appointment and Promotions Committee (Professorial) for the promotion of nine Senior Lecturers to Readers and two Senior University Librarians to…
Konga recently signed off on a partnership with the Edo State Government that will see products and services from the state onboarded exclusively on the Konga online marketplace. These products include artworks and artefacts, furniture and other items produced in the state.
LG Electronics (LG), a leading consumer electronics company, has unveiled its most advanced innovation in laundry, the new LG ThinQ™ Front-Load Washing Machine that features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive™ (AI DD) motor and the smart Wi-Fi enabled steam clothing care system STYLER, into the Nigerian market. The new LG’s AI DD Washing Machine not only detects the volume and weight of each unique laundry load but also uses AI and advanced sensors to identify fabric types in each load sensing the fabric texture and deploys the best wash pattern which provides 18% More Fabric Protection. The premium LG Styler…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the Commission is ready for the implementation of the government’s decision on 5G deployment in the country. The NCC’s position is coming on the heels of the recent revelation by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami about the position of the Federal Government on the deployment of 5G networks in Nigeria. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who stated the NCC’s position, lauded the thriving healthy competition in the telecommunications industry, which he said has driven down the prices…
Globacom, a national telecommunications operator, has explained that the desire to offer subscribers premium television content for viewers of all ages informed its decision to launch Glo TV, a first-of-its-kind mobile television app on Android, IOS and web. Globacom’s Head of Web Sales, Ugochukwu Ibe, said the app is designed for watching live linear TV, Video on Demand and catch-up content which will cater to the preferences of Nigerians across different socio-economic groups and offer them an exclusive opportunity to experience best-in-class TV content. “This exciting product is designed to ensure that access to television programming graduates from computer and…
Nigeria’s eCommerce giant, Konga, has unveiled a mouth-watering 60% discount offer for students, parents, educational institutions and other categories of shoppers for its Back to School promotion. The Konga Back to School promo runs from Monday, August 23 through Sunday, September 19, 2021. Our Correspondent learnt that the promotion has witnessed a throng of excited shoppers besieging the Konga website and its network of retail stores spread across Nigeria for the month-long deals. Checks indicate that early bird shoppers had quickly rushed to both platforms, including Konga Bulk from Monday morning when the promotion kicked off, with the majority of…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced to airlines, passengers and other stakeholders that the equipment required for addressing some recent challenges at two airports in the country have arrived in Nigeria and are already being installed. The installation is aimed at addressing recent challenges in airport operations and facilitation management systems at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja respectively. Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs at FAAN said in a statement on Monday that additional 15 security screening machines have been procured for immediate deployment to the General Aviation Terminal and Murtala…
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commended Nigeria’s youth-friendly telecom provider, 9mobile, for driving initiatives that empower Nigerian youths, especially in digital skills acquisition. Danbatta gave the commendation while delivering a lecture at the launch of the Digital Bichi Emirate Initiative and graduation of the pilot class of the 9mobile-sponsored digital skills entrepreneurship program for youths as part of activities to mark the coronation of the Board Chairman of 9mobile, His Highness, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero as the second Emir of Bichi. The EVC said the programme is in line with key policy documents…