Author: Rommy Imah

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a 21-day suspension (beginning January 17, 2024) of the approval it granted MTN Nigeria for a phased disconnection of Globacom subscribers from its network, following the agreement reached by the two leading telecom service providers to resolve all outstanding issues between them. Recall that the NCC had on January 8, 2024, published a Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024, due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the two telecommunication…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that going forward, its decisions and regulatory services, will be data-driven. This announcement was made on Monday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, by the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida who was on a familiarisation visit to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Nigerian Communications Commission. During the visit, which was part of his series of familiarisation visits to NCC’s Zonal Offices across the country, Dr. Maida emphasised the need to create optimal value for the human assets of the Commission. Addressing the staff of the Zonal…

Nigeria’s leading serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has given the major reasons why multinationals are exiting Nigeria and warned that if nothing was done, more of such businesses and indigenous ones may close shop in the coming months and years. Ekeh who is the Chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate with international affiliations, in a press statement, urged President Bola Tinubu to address the critical issues of corporate blackmail and bullying, which he said frustrate the Federal Government’s effort at promoting ease-of-doing-business in the country. While acknowledging that scarcity of forex is a challenge for businesses operating…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, on Friday (January 12, 2024), assured the West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) of the Commission’s continued support in fulfilling its strategic role in shaping the regulation of the telecoms sector in the sub-region. Maida gave the assurance at the NCC head office in Abuja while playing host to the Executive Secretary of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), Engr. Aliyu Aboki, who visited him. The WATRA Executive Secretary, Engr. Aliyu Aboki officially congratulated the EVC on his appointment and used the opportunity provided by the…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its recent decision to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations. Recall that the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had in a letter dated January 8, 2024, addressed to all Polytechnics and Monotechnics, and signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, announced the unbundling of the HND Computer Science programme into four specialised courses, namely, Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity & Data Protection. But reacting to this…

In a bid to streamline the process for the delivery of IT services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors in the country. Initially issued in 2018, these guidelines have outlined the registration process for indigenous IT service providers that guarantee the delivery of high-quality IT projects to the federal government, uphold the highest standards of professionalism in IT services, and nourish the growth of local IT companies, all in adherence to the relevant…

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of the Higher National Diploma (HND) course in Computer Science in Polytechnics and Monotechnics across the nation. The announcement was contained in a letter dated January 8, 2024, and signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof Idris Bugaje, addressed to all Polytechnics and Monotechnics nationwide. Bugaje said the decision to unbundle the course was “due to emerging trends and the need to strategically position our graduates for a more effective national development.” The NBTE said that consequently,…

Great systems don’t start with code-they start with people who know what not to build. For GABRIEL TOSIN AYODELE, mentoring the next generation of AI engineers isn’t just community service. It’s strategic infrastructure, the foundation for building scalable, ethical technologies that can survive the weight of real-world complexity. Ayodele, a UK-based engineering lead and professional member of the British Computer Society (BCS), the UK’s Chartered Institute for IT, has worked across AI, Cloud, and DevOps ecosystems in both the UK and Nigeria. He believes that solving the world’s AI challenges requires more than just advanced models. It requires intentional knowledge…

LG Electronics has been named the 2023 Most Electronics Supporting Partner in Gaming in Nigeria by Gameitnaija. Organisers said the award was in recognition of LG’s outstanding contribution to esports in Nigeria. Receiving the award in Calabar, Cross River State, Marketing Manager of LG Electronics Nigeria, Mr. Paul Mba, said LG Electronics has been known for innovating the OLED TV technology, which has been proven to be the best TV for gaming, movies, sports, etc. “With its GSYNC and Freesync compatibility, image tearing, and blurs are things of the past when playing games on the OLED TV. Its 1 millisecond…

Access Bank customers will be rewarded with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting freebies. Santa came early for Access Bank customers as the top financial institution today unveiled exciting rewards and mouth-watering discounts on its products to excite and enhance the joy and spirit of the festive season. The campaign which will run from today till the end of December 2023, will reward customers with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting freebies. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Group Head, Consumer Banking at Access Bnak, Njideka Esomeju said “The…