In the nation’s collective efforts to fight the spread of Coronavirus pandemic, also known COVID-19, the National Emergency Number 112 established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) comes handy to provide succour to Nigerians. Checks by DigitalTimesNG show that Nigerians are able to call emergency response agencies/or first responders with respect to any issue they may want to report on the Coronavirus or other health-related issues and emergencies. Already, states and federal government agencies are leveraging the 112 National Emergency Number, whose calls are handled through the Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) established by the Commission across the country. The ECC…
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Rommy Imah
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.
As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to escalate, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a number of initiatives to support the Federal and Lagos State Governments’ efforts in ameliorating the impact of the virus in Nigeria. The leading entertainment and media company’s contribution in the fight against COVID-19 includes cash support of N200m and N50m to the Federal and Lagos State Governments respectively, and the donation of 10,000 certified test kits to the NCDC. It also includes Public Service Announcement COVID-19 prevention tips in English, Pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa languages as well as approved inventory worth over N550m highlighting the NCDC’s COVID-19…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unequivocally denied ever giving the sum of N300 million to the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), describing any report on the contrary as mere falsehood. NCC said in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Henry Nkemadu that in order to put the records straight, no agency of the Federal Government gives subvention to another agency. “By extant laws of the government, every agency makes its budget and gets approval for appropriation from the National Assembly and such budgets are spent according to the appropriation of the National Assembly,” Nkemadu said…
The 2020 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, CES, which was held in Las Vegas, the United States of America, between January 7-10, 2020, as usual, lived up to expectations, bringing together all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. For 50 years, CES has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies, where next generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. While CES is preparing the global community for the imminent tech revolution occasioned by the continued emergence of exponential technologies especially coming from the West and Asia, the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition, acclaimed…
Aritco, the world’s leading home lift manufacturers has a vision to make home lifts a natural part of homeowners’ lives. Their intention is to redefine what a modern home is, making home lifts a must-have for all people striving for a contemporary way of life. For everybody, the home is a special place. The colours, furniture and details are chosen to fit in with one’s family and life. The designs, sizes and options available with home lifts are perfect for the home environment. Scandinavia is famous for its classic design. And this is a heritage Aritco Home Lifts care deeply…