Author: Rommy Imah

The Nigerian telecommunications sector is firmly back on a strong growth trajectory, according to the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo. Adebayo made the remarks over the weekend at the unveiling of Nigeria’s first Digital Museum, an initiative designed to preserve and showcase the nation’s history and cultural heritage. He commended IHS Towers for spearheading the project, describing it as “another clear demonstration of the industry’s commitment to the Nigerian project.” He added that by investing in the preservation of Nigeria’s past while building the infrastructure of the future, IHS had set…

Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage has entered a new era of preservation and global accessibility with the launch of the nation’s first digital museum of antiquities. The ground-breaking project, developed through a collaboration between IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, one of the world’s largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure by tower count, and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), aims to digitize and showcase the country’s treasured artefacts to audiences worldwide. Unveiled Thursday by the NCMM’s Director General, Olugbile Holloway, the initiative marks a major leap in modernizing how Nigeria’s cultural assets…

Nigeria’s quest to build a globally competitive, knowledge-driven economy is being stifled by unreliable and costly electricity, according to Zinox Group Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh. Speaking at the 19th International Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in Kano, Ekeh warned that the country’s young innovators, students, and researchers cannot thrive without steady, affordable power. He stressed that the problem undermines innovation, slows digital adoption, and weakens the global standing of Nigerian institutions. Delivering a goodwill message to the College of Fellows, Ekeh urged the Federal Government to introduce targeted electricity subsidies for universities, polytechnics, and research centres. Such measures,…

-Commends NASENI for making Life Easier for Nigerians The newly commissioned NASENI-Portland CNG Conversion, Training Centre and Refill Station in Kubwa, Abuja, has been described as a timely and impactful step toward providing Nigerians with affordable and cleaner energy solutions. Speaking at the commissioning, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, praised the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its role in improving citizens’ quality of life. Represented by Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Abbas noted that the project demonstrated forward-thinking leadership in addressing Nigeria’s energy needs. “Energy transitions are never just about technology, they…

A nationwide disruption to telecommunications services was averted after the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) suspended its planned strike, following a mediation facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The strike, if it had gone ahead, would have halted diesel supply to telecom sites across the country, a move that could have crippled network operators’ diesel-powered generators and jeopardised uninterrupted connectivity. In the wake of this resolution, the NCC reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information…

The Anambra State government is stepping up efforts to ensure Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are not left behind in the state’s digital transformation agenda. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, said the Soludo administration is committed to removing barriers that limit PWDs’ access to government services. He spoke during an advocacy visit to his office by the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ADRC) in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme. Agbata explained that deliberate inclusion is central to the governor’s technology-driven vision for the state, noting that…

–Tijani Chairs USPF, Olorunnimbe, NCC President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both operating under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Idris Olorunnimbe will serve as Chairman of the NCC board, while Dr. Aminu Wada retains his role as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, a position he assumed in October 2023 and for which he was confirmed by…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the withdrawal of a criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and other conciliatory measures in recent high-profile aviation disputes, citing compassion and lessons learned. In a statement on Wednesday, Keyamo said consultations over the past 48 hours with key aviation stakeholders and parties involved in “unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports” had led to a decision to resolve the matters amicably. “Though regrettable, we think valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents,” he noted, adding that the episodes had…

The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUB) has received a major boost in its mission to produce graduates with world-class skills, thanks to the donation of a state-of-the-art Tech Experience Centre by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF). The facility, worth several millions of naira, was gifted by Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and Founder of LSEF, and officially commissioned on his behalf by the President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, FNCS. Fitted with the latest Zinox computers, the centre runs on the iPower renewable energy suite, featuring high-performance solar panels and certified…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has issued an unreserved apology to candidates, parents, and stakeholders following the discovery of a grading error that significantly distorted the performance statistics of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Head of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, speaking at a press briefing on Friday at the council’s national office in Yaba, Lagos, described the situation as “very embarrassing” and expressed deep regret on behalf of the Registrar, Management, and Staff. “With deep sorrow and regret, I, on behalf of the Registrar to Council, Management and Staff of…