Author: Rommy Imah

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday announced the suspension of the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. Speaking through a statement signed by Dr. Henry Nkemadu, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, the Commission said that the Board of Commissioners of the Commission rose from its meeting recently with this position and therefore, is informing all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public in that regard.  DigitalTimesNG recalls that the Board had earlier taken the decision for Spectrum Trading in response to telecommunications global dynamics as well as the efforts to optimally utilize…

The MTN Foundation has delivered the first batch of over 70,000 pieces of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The delivery followed MTN’s commitment of N500 million to support the acquisition of critical medical supplies for healthcare professionals on the frontlines, The consignment includes: 30,160 N95 masks, 8000 aprons, 2000 pairs of boots, 11,000 disposable gowns, and 20,000 items of protective clothing. Chairman of MTN Foundation, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi (OFR) said, “As the world responds to this unprecedented crisis, our thoughts and prayers are with all the people and communities affected. “Our frontline…

Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has hailed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, for crashing the Right of Way (RoW) charges in the state by over 96 per cent. The governor had recently signed an Executive Order No. 002, 2020 which slashed the current charges from N4500 to N145 per linear metre as stipulated by a Federal Government policy. Ekeh believes the development is a step in the right direction for the government and people of Imo state. “I sincerely think this is the best palliative citizens of Imo state and corporate organizations doing businesses…

As part of the efforts to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, MultiChoice has partnered with the One Africa Global Foundation for a continent-wide broadcast of the COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert. The broadcast holds on Sunday, May 31st from 7 pm WAT on Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 and GOtv Channel 2). The One Africa Global Foundation, the development arm of One Africa Global, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization working for the social development of vulnerable and less privileged people. The COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert is part of its efforts in supporting the eradication of the…

MTN Nigeria today provided an update on the utilisation so far of its network initiatives to provide its customers and partners with connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. MTN said in a statement signed by Uto Ukpanah, Company Secretary on Friday that in addition to its direct contributions to support the fight against COVID-19, including support to CACOVID (N1 billion), Federal and State Governments (communications support) and the NCDC (Devices, airtime, SMS channel and data), MTN has provided its customers with a range of free services to help make communication easier. “As at May 15th 2020, our network has provided: More…

The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has commended the recent pragmatic Executive Orders issued by Governors Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and their respective State Houses of Assembly for the implementation of the approved Right of Way price. Recall that the governors recently reduced the cost of telecom Right of Way in their States from a very exorbitant price to industry and investment-friendly price of N145 per liner metre approved by the Federal Government. ATCON said in a statement signed by Ajibola Olude, Executive Secretary at ATCON that it also…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has expressed delight with the strides that have been made by the Executive Governors of Kaduna, Imo, Katsina and Plateau States with respect to Right of Way (RoW) charges. The RoW charges in these States have either been pegged at a maximum of N145 per linear metre or waived altogether. The RoW charges in Kaduna State have been completely waived, while the charges in Katsina, Plateau and Imo State have been pegged at a maximum N145 per linear metre. Only on Wednesday, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo…

Evidence abounds of how technology has been pushing the boundaries and changing how the world does business. Technology has made it possible for people to easily track and have access to their goods regardless of location and time. In the supply chain industry, technology has also increased productivity, minimizing costs and errors. From trucking transportation, international transportation (ocean and air), supply chain management, and shipment tracking, these advances have benefited all areas of the logistics industry. Standpoint International Commercial Brokers LLC, a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Cargo, Shipping  & Logistics company is one company that has leveraged on the…

Global technology company, Zoho Corporation has announced that all its 45+ business software applications are available at a fixed Nigerian Naira (NGN) price. The move, part of the brand’s global survive-and-serve strategy, seeks to ease the impact of currency fluctuations, especially on small businesses. It also aims to significantly reduce barriers to entry for SMEs who are considering multiple solutions from different global vendors.  Zoho, through the Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Program, is also offering its existing, qualifying small business customers a three-month waiver on their subscription fees. A number of additional initiatives and resources have been launched for…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has in furtherance of its regulatory mandate, issued The Guideline for Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions in Nigeria, 2020. The Agency said in a statement on Monday, that these Guidelines were issued as supplementary regulation to the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), 2019. The Guideline which stipulates the requirements for the processing of personal data by Public Institutions in Nigeria, according to NITDA, was issued to reinforce the implementation of the NDPR, adding that all the principles and provisions of the NDPR remain valid and applicable to all Nigerians including public…