The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, to establish a degree-awarding academy for public relations practice in Nigeria. The government also welcomed the recent election of a Nigerian, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, as the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris who conveyed the Federal Government’s position in a statement noted that Public Relations has now been designated as a cadre in the Federal Civil Service, effective December 2023.…
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Rommy Imah is Founder/Editor of Digital Times Nigeria (www.digitaltimesng.com). He has been in active journalism in over two decades with a bias for technology and business reporting. He is particularly passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform human life, businesses and services.
ROXETTES Motors Will Employ Over 1,000 Locals When Operations Begin In the news: The ROXETTES Motors plant, capable of producing 40,000 units annually, will receive all necessary equipment by August 2024. The plant will focus on electric vehicles and CNG-powered vehicles, aligning with global sustainable energy trends. Additionally, a CNG conversion plant will be established at the Obe-Aku City plant to convert vehicles to CNG. ROXETTES Motors is poised to begin vehicle assembly in Abia State by the end of October 2024, with the construction of its assembly plant in Obu-Aku City, located in the Ukwa West Local Government Area…
In the news: FG announced significant progress in discussions with DFIs to create an SPV to expand the nation’s fibre optic network by 90,000km. The SPV will manage the expansion project, overseeing its implementation, finances, and operations. The project, approved by the Federal Executive Council in May 2024, aims to increase Nigeria’s fibre optic capacity from 35,000km to 125,000km. The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that it had made significant progress in discussions with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle that will expand the nation’s fibre optic network by 90,000 kilometres. An SPV is a separate…
SpaceX is set to launch the compact Starlink Mini dish, aimed at revolutionizing internet access in remote and underserved areas. Starlink, now Nigeria’s third-largest ISP, will sell the Mini through Konga, Nigeria’s top e-commerce group. The Starlink Mini is expected to be affordable, boosting internet accessibility in Nigeria. SpaceX is on the verge of launching the highly anticipated Starlink Mini dish. This revolutionary device promises to transform internet availability, particularly in underserved areas. It is set to provide satellite-based internet connectivity to people in remote locations where physical connections are impossible and mobile connections offer limited bandwidth. The Starlink Mini…
The Partnership Will See TD Africa Exclusively Handle The Distribution Of ZTE Devices In Nigeria In the news: TD Africa has partnered with ZTE Corporation to launch ZTE’s latest mobile range in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to cater to the diverse needs of tech-savvy Nigerian consumers. This partnership leverages TD Africa’s extensive distribution network and ZTE’s innovative tech solutions. TD Africa, the leading distributor of tech products in Africa, has announced its strategic partnership with ZTE Corporation, a prominent global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with a global footprint covering over 160 countries. Digital TimesNG reports that this…
-The Womenpreneur Programme Will Be Rewarding 120 Female Entrepreneurs With Business Grants And IFC-Certified Mini-MBA Worth Over N100m In the news: Access Bank’s Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton, a leading African business growth platform for women, is accepting applications for its sixth season. The programme, addressing knowledge gaps in female-owned startups, provides quality training through an IFC-certified mini-MBA and grants to top finalists. Since its inception, the programme has produced 645 mini-MBA graduates and awarded over $175,000 in grant prizes. Access Bank has announced the opening of applications for its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton programme as it will be rewarding 120 female entrepreneurs with business…
Story Highlight: NIGCOMSAT’s collaboration with INFRATEL Africa will enhance rural connectivity in Nigeria by migrating 100 locations to the NigComSat-1R Ka-band hub platform. Jane Egerton-Idehen emphasised the internal competencies of NIGCOMSAT, assuring the delivery of quality services to INFRATEL Africa and its customers. INFRATEL Africa is focused on connecting unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has yet again secured another feat for the provision of connectivity to INFRATEL Africa, a telecom giant in the country working on backhauling rural infrastructure projects in the country. The project which is expected to migrate…
In the news: Speakers Announced for IG4D Forum Event and Session Details provided Special guest and recognitions announced Messrs Gbenga Adebayo, Muhammed Rudman, and Gbenga Sesan, along with Ms. Francisca Iloezumma, have been announced as members of the speakers’ faculty for the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D). The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at 10 AM at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels on International Airport Road, Lagos. The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa, a project of ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke, who confirmed this in Lagos, said that they would be…
-Reiterates NASENI’s Commitment To Advancing Technological Infrastructure & Innovation In Nigeria In the news: Inspection visit to AMTDI by NASENI’s CEO Evaluation of equipment and Staff conditions Commitment to supporting technological advancement The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has conducted an inspection visit to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Institute (AMTDI), an institute under NASENI, in Jalingo, Taraba State. The visit was to underscore NASENI’s commitment to advancing technological infrastructure and fostering innovation in Nigeria and to engage in interactions with the management team of the Institute, including…
In the news: NOTAP warns that companies failing to register their technology transfer agreements will face stiff penalties and prosecution. NOTAP aims to regulate the inflow of foreign technology and ensure Nigerian companies receive the best contractual terms in acquiring foreign technologies. It claims that some companies are evading registration by lumping software and hardware together, which undermines the system and the economy. The Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi has warned that Companies that do not submit their technology transfer agreements to NOTAP for proper evaluation and registration will soon…