Author: Rommy Imah

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria recorded a total of 3,834,244 cyber-attacks before, during and after the gubernatorial election of March 18, 2023, out of which over 1.4million was recorded on election day. In a release signed by Dr. Femi Adeluyi, Senior Technical Assistant (Research and Development) to the Honourable Minister, Prof. Pantami provided the breakdown of the attacks as follows: Friday 17th March 2023 1,046,896 Saturday 18th March 2023 1,481,847 Sunday 19th March 2023    327,718 Monday 20th March 2023    977,783 “During this period and as previously…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the theme of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), which is “Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition,” provides players in the telecommunication industry the opportunity to carefully examine the unintended side effects of the industry’s critical social infrastructure on the environment. Mr. Adeleke Adewolu, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (ECSM) stated this in his opening remarks at the celebration of the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day held at the NCC headquarters annex, in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the celebration is being pivoted around a theme that allows telecom service…

The EVC promised that in the course of the year, the Commission’s Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB) will sensitize telecom consumers about these interventions aimed at making the environment better for all of humanity.

As part of activities marking the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday inaugurated the Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution, and Enquiries (TELCARE) Desk, in the Arrival Lounge of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja. Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who disclosed this during his remarks at the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day held at the NCC Annex Office, Abuja, stated that the TELCARE Desk in Abuja will be a pilot as the Commission plans to set up the desk at strategic locations across the country to provide information to telecom…

The NCC said that owing to the overall energy challenges of the nation, the 54,000 BTS scattered across the country depend on diesel generators with the attendant noise and environmental pollution.

Pantami has been explaining the role of his ministry towards ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace for Nigerians before, during and after the 2023 Presidential Elections

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Inuwa Kashifu has said that even as artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the world, transform industries, and even save lives by curing terminal diseases and reversing genetic disorders, it on the other hand, poses significant risks, such as bias, privacy violations, and job displacement. Speaking at the final Volunteer Expert Group (VEG) meeting, Kashifu noted that, that is why it is essential to have policies in place to guide the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. The NITDA DG, who acknowledged the pre-development process that led…

Produced under the strictest level of quality control and very clean and hygienic environment, Ziggy Water which has become a household name and toast of consumers in the Southeastern region of Nigeria is well-packaged with well-sealed cover that protects it against germs and dust and comes in safe plastic pet bottles and sachets.

Microsoft has announced a new version of its Bing search engine and Edge browser that will integrate ChatGPT-style AI language model technology from OpenAI. These new integrations will allow people to see search results with AI annotations side by side and also chat with an AI model similar to ChatGPT. Microsoft says a limited preview of the new Bing will be available online today. Microsoft announced the new products during a press event held on Tuesday in Redmond. “It’s a new day in search,” The Verge quotes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as saying at the event, taking a clear shot…

It is New Year! And there is an amazing and exciting piece of good news from Nigeria, which seems to be coming earlier than expected. The Electric Vehicle manufacturing industry is buzzing with the anticipated take-off of a brand-new indigenous car manufacturing company. The enthralling news is that Nigeria appears to have embraced happenings at the global level, where the production of electric cars and hybrid electric vehicles, is not only increasing, but growing with supersonic speed. Roxettes Eco-Drives Ltd has gained the recognition of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a strong force in driving the…