The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commissioned some birds/wildlife equipment aimed at effectively managing birds/wildlife hazards at the nation’s airports and improving the safety of flight operations. At an event held at FAAN’s headquarters annexe in Lagos, the Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, noted that the equipment is some of the best you can get around, as the Authority procured them the recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Represented by the Director of Commercial and Business Development, Alhaji Sadiku Rafindadi, the managing director said the deployment of this equipment will usher in an…
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Microblogging and social media platform, Twitter, has reacted to the recent ban of its operations by the Nigerian government. Twitter said on Saturday through its public policy handle that it is deeply concerned by the government’s action. “We are deeply concerned by the blocking of Twitter in Nigeria. “Access to the free and #OpenInternet is an essential human right in modern society. “We will work to restore access for all those in Nigeria who rely on Twitter to communicate and connect with the world. #KeepitOn,” it said.
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has confirmed that its members have received formal instructions from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator to suspend access to Twitter. The industry association said in a press release Saturday morning that it has conducted a robust assessment of the request in accordance with internationally accepted principles. “Based on national interest provisions in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and within the licence terms under which the industry operates; our members have acted in compliance with the directives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) the industry regulator. “We will continue…
EVANS WOHEREM is the chairman of Digital Africa Group. In this exclusive interview with NKECHI ISAAC, Editor, sciencenigeria.com, he talks about the upcoming 4th Industrial Revolution and why it is important for Nigeria and Africa as a whole to build their capacities and invest in emerging technologies to be able to partake in the revolution. Excerpts. ——————————————————————————————————————— Can you give us a brief background on Digital Africa? It is an organization geared towards bridging the gap between Africa and the rest of the world with regard to Information Technology. Digital Africa started some 10 years ago by a group of…
Zoho, a global technology company, has announced that Bigin, its pipeline-centric CRM for small businesses, has gained over 7500 customers in a year since its launch. Bigin is also releasing new features, including an industry-first mobile pipeline view, to help small businesses foster their customer relationships while recovering from the effects of Covid-19. A recent SMB Group study on how technology will shift after the pandemic shows that 42% of small businesses state that keeping up with customer demands is a top driver to invest in a new digital solution. With the release of new customization features, public APIs, new…
President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu will give a keynote at the 2021 edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), billed for Thursday, June 10, at the Golden Tulip Hotels Essential, International Airport Road, Lagos. Organisers of the event through the Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media inc, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that the ISPON president would be exploring the role of Nigerian software in a digital economy within this year’s main theme which centres on ‘Digital Cooperation: Enhancing Multistakeholders Governance for Digital Economy.’…
By John UGBE Africa’s star is rising. The continent is taking its place on the global stage as demand for our unique and exciting contribution to the world increases. Africa’s presence is finding expression in numerous fields but in few areas has it been as pronounced as in the creative arts and entertainment. We were excited to see our cultures taking pride of place in movies like Black Panther and in Beyonce’s extended video for Spirit + Bigger. Listening to Sam Smith’s My Oasis featuring Burna Boy (who just won a Grammy) does warm our African hearts. These are real…
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce brand has rolled out a mouthwatering offer for its customers in partnership with foremost financial institution, Standard Chartered (SC) Bank. The offer, which applies to all Standard Chartered Visa cardholders, will see them enjoy a whopping 10 per cent discount on all orders placed on the Konga platform. Prospective shoppers can take advantage of the exciting offer, which kicked off on June 1, 2021, either online or in any Konga retail store nationwide. Further raising the appeal for eligible customers is the fact that there are no basket size limits for orders placed or discount…
By Olasupo SOYOMBO Ex-nihilo, a Latin adverb I first heard of in my religious studies class in my first year at the university, has stayed with me. For those who do not know the meaning, let me quickly say it means “from or out of nothing.” How is it related to the subject at hand? Strongly, I make bold to say. Anyone familiar with setting up a business enterprise in Nigeria, particularly pioneers in a field requiring technological infrastructure, will understand how things, very big things, are made from nothing or out of nothing. To make something out of nothing,…
Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) through its Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). The Senate Committee on Communications recently organised a one-day public hearing where stakeholders gathered to make valuable contributions and observations on two bills by the Senate Committee on Communications. The two bills are the Nigerian Postal Service Act (Repeal and Establishment) Bill, 2021 and the Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number (Establishment) Bill, 2021, being sponsored by Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State. The emergency number…