Author: Rommy Imah

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…

As controversy rages over the availability of Fifth Generation (5G) services in the country, Nigeria’s telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again reiterated its earlier clarification that 5G network service has neither been licenced nor deployed in any part of Nigeria. The Commission described as mischievous, a statement-making the rounds on social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites that the Nigerian telecoms industry was going to switch on 5G networks in Lagos last Sunday (yesterday) 10th, Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th May 2020.  The NCC said in a release signed by Dr. Henry Nkemadu,…

As technology innovations continue to transform every industry and job role in Nigeria, the service industry (including the hospitality sector) is certainly no exception. Technology innovations, including customer relationship management platforms and point-of-sale (POS) tools, have come a long way in the hospitality industry. Keeping up with the latest technology trends is of the utmost importance for those in the hospitality industry, not only to improve their customer experience but also to improve internal processes at the same time. The Hotel is arguably the most obvious form of accommodation that falls within the hospitality industry, catering to people who require…

Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has declared that in every crisis there is a hidden opportunity, stating that the opportunity in this COVID-19 pandemic for Nigeria and African countries is the adaption to Smart Automation. Abdullahi made this known during his online presentation on Smart Automation Africa/West Africa hosted by Tradepass. The Webinar which was hosted by Tradepass and described as the biggest in Africa had as its theme: “Smart Automation in Africa,” and was exclusively focused on the benefits of automation for organisations in East and South Africa. The virtual event…

The Board of Trustees of Champlain College, one of America’s Innovative Colleges, Tuesday announced Benjamin Ola. Akande, PhD as the ninth President of Champlain College. Dr. Akande will assume the role effective July 1, 2020, replacing Dr. Laurie Quinn, the College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics, who has been serving as Interim President since July 1, 2019. While announcing the appointment, Charles Kittredge, Champlain College Board of Trustees Chair said, “Dr. Akande is an agent of change and a visionary leader with a global perspective. His enterprising mindset and commitment to student success will be essential as he…

As the Coronavirus continues to take its toll on the media industry, Google News Initiative has announced the creation of a Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to support thousands of small, medium and local news publishers globally. The funding is open to news organisations producing original news for local communities during this time of crisis and will range from the low thousands of dollars for small hyper-local newsrooms to low tens of thousands for larger newsrooms, with variations per region. Starting Tuesday 14 April, publishers everywhere can apply for funds via a simple application form available at https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/journalism-emergency-relief-fund/apply. Applications will close…