Author: Rommy Imah

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that it swiftly initiated several policies and programs for the technology ecosystem and startups to be able to withstand the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. NITDA said it rolled out these initiatives in order to ensure that technology continues to enable innovation and entrepreneurship while addressing challenges of the society. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Virtual Innovative Tech Forum Webinar, Director General of the Agency, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said one of the initiatives, a Tech4COVID-19 Committee, was constituted to identify the challenges the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is inevitably committed to examining the pros and cons of the controversies surrounding COVID-19 and 5G technology. It said the socio-economic benefits of the expansion in telecommunications capabilities it embarked upon would be of immense benefit to the country, especially with the rollout of the 5G technology, which currently is being test-run in about 40 countries. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta who stated this in a keynote address he presented at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) Virtual Innovative Tech Forum Webinar on Wednesday, added…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has continued to work vigorously with industry partners and stakeholders in ensuring that the nation’s ICT infrastructure is able to meet the increasing demand for connectivity. The Commission noted that achieving rapid connectivity means that it must engage with stakeholders to facilitate infrastructure deployment in the sector. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta made this disclosure on Wednesday in a keynote address he presented at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Virtual Innovative Tech Forum Webinar. Represented by the Commission’s Director of Technical Standards & Network Integrity, Engineer…

Board members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) led by its Chairman, Prof. Adeolu Akande, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma. DigitalTimesNG gathered that the visit was part of the Commission’s strategic efforts to strengthen collaboration and partnership with state governments toward deepening the frontier of digital access to enhance the socio-economic development of the country. Recall that sometime in September 2020, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, accompanied by some board members of the NCC and other heads of agencies under the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described its collaborative partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a very effective one that has led to the development of various brands of electronic transaction models. This partnership, the Commission said, has totally reformed banking in Nigeria, making it possible for instant cash transfers to rural dwellers, cutting out waiting times at banking halls, and simplifying online transactions. In a keynote address at the 2020 Virtual Nigeria Innovation Summit, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta said between 2015 and 2020, a lot has been…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is in the process of finalizing the six Infracos Counterpart Funding Agreement, to galvanise the full rollout of broadband infrastructure on an Open Access Model (OAM). This, the Commission said, is aimed at enhancing digital transformation and ensures there is Point of Access in each of the 774 local governments in the country. Presenting a keynote address on Tuesday at the 2020 Virtual Nigeria Innovation Summit, Danbatta said that the Commission’s initiative to license Infrastructure Companies (INFRACOs) to bridge existing gaps will further improve not only broadband penetration but the quality…

Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said that the driving force behind his Strategic Vision Plan (8-point agenda) was to prepare the telecom industry for the uncertainties and challenges that lay ahead, considering the disruptions caused by evolving technologies. Danbatta, who stated this on Tuesday in a keynote address he presented at the 2020 Virtual Nigeria Innovation Summit, said this is to ensure that the sector continues to play its veritable role as the enabler of the nation’s economic growth. Represented by the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Danbatta said…

Canal+, the French media company has acquired more stakeholding in MultiChoice Group by buying another 1.5 per cent shares in the company, bringing its total stake in the African media conglomerate to 6.5 per cent. MultiChoice, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed organisation, disclosed this on Monday in an investment statement stating: “the company remains committed to acting in the best interest of all shareholders to create sustainable long-term shareholder value.” Canal+, owned by Vivendi, is a France-based TV and film production and distribution company with its own TV channels spanning across the movies, sports, series, and news genres. Canal+…

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced a new date for the National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector in Nigeria. The event will now hold on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, FCT. With a well-researched theme: “Harnessing the Digital Resources for the building of our National Economy,” this well-thought-out event, according to a statement by ATCON President, Mr Olusola Teniola, is positioned to grow the entire sector of the Nigerian economy exponentially as thought leaders in the sector are expected to come up with brilliant ideas as to what the public and…

The Federal Government has said that it is championing a paradigm shift that lays emphasis on skills, in preference to merely having degrees without skills as degrees are only meant to validate skills. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) stated this at the official launch of the Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile App in Abuja on Monday. He said that the launch which was towards the implementation of the Digital Literacy and Skills Pillar No. 2 is a follow up to the President Buhari’s flagging off of the Digital Nigeria Programme on the 19th of March 2020…