The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed shock and deepest grief over the loss of its staff, Mr Nuhu Hamman’Gabdo in a road accident. The Commission said in a statement on Sunday that Hamman ’Gabdo died alongside his wife, four children, his niece and driver in an accident that occurred on Saturday, January 9, 2021, along Nasarawa-Abuja Expressway while the deceased and his family were returning from his country home, Serti in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. The statement which was signed by the NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde noted that until his death, Hamman ’Gabdo…
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The quest for achieving near-native performance has been a perpetual challenge. However, a technological breakthrough in the form of Web Assembly (Wasm) is heralding a new era, promising to redefine the boundaries of web application performance. In this spotlight article, we delve into the profound impact of Web Assembly on front-end development, with a focus on real-world applications, performance benchmarks, and integration strategies. OLAYINKA OLADELE, a seasoned front-end developer with over 5 years of experience, takes centre stage as we explore the transformative potential of Web Assembly in his hands. At its core, Web Assembly is a binary instruction format…
The directive last week by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy that the National Identity Number, NIN, has become mandatory for a subscriber to carry a mobile phone is not only a slap on the faces of Nigerians already going through very troubled times but a plain manifestation that arbitrariness is being elevated to the dizzy heights of national policy. Operators have been given only two weeks to comply and ensure that over 190m subscribers on their networks are properly registered. Or your operating license withdrawn. We view this as a death sentence for the telecommunications industry, and some…
In response to the recent announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that recipients of international remittances can now receive their funds in Dollars or to have funds paid directly into their domiciliary accounts, Access Bank plc has announced that customers can visit any of their branches nationwide to receive funds sent from family and friends abroad in US Dollars effective immediately. Victor Etuokwu, Executive Director, Retail Banking, Access Bank plc, in a statement made available to DigitalTimesNG said, “As part of our promise to create value and meet the needs of our customers, we are happy to announce that our customers…
TD Plus, a subsidiary of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor, TD Africa, has signed a partnership to provide quality support services to customers of Samsung, a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Nigeria and beyond. TD Plus has been specifically certified as an Authorized Service Centre for Samsung Mobile and Consumer Electronics. TD Plus has also partnered with Samsung to offer free screen repairs for mobile devices at fifty per cent discount. The offer covers the first 50 Samsung mobile users, with interested persons expected to call 08129851224 and 08129851226 to take advantage. A top-notch after-sales support…
Smile Nigeria, a leading broadband company, has literally set the nation’s broadband market on fire with their new range of amazing data plans which give consumers much more value for their money. With the introduction of the new range of data plans, a new buzz has been created with the quartet of data plans including Bigga, Freedom, Jumbo and 365 plans. The new 130GB Bigga plan offers customers 130GB valid for 30 days at only N19,800. Once the 130GB is depleted, customers will enjoy 3GB FREE daily until the validity period of the 130GB Bigga plan expires. The new Freedom…
…As FG Sets New Guidelines On SIM Registration Barely one week after the earlier directive on the NCC to effect the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators, the Federal Government has further directed that all SIMs without valid National Identity Number (NIN) be blocked latest December 30, 2020. NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde said in a statement on Tuesday that the new directive was aimed at improving the integrity and transparency of the SIM registration process. He said that following the earlier directive on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators, the Honourable Minister…
SystemSpecs, Africa’s leading financial technology and human capital solutions firm and the provider of Remita, Paylink and HumanManager, has emerged the payment technology company of the year at the 2020 edition of the Nigerian Business Leadership Awards (NBLA). The annual event which is organised by BusinessDay newspaper held in Lagos over the weekend. The award is in recognition of SystemSpecs’ pioneering and sustained work in payment technology innovation, disruption and deep ecosystem play across many tiers and sectors within the financial and technology industries in Nigeria. The annual Nigerian Business Leadership Awards (NBLA) is BusinessDay’s most prestigious award ceremony which is focused on…
HP Tuesday announced its first consumer creator display, the new HP U28 4K HDR Monitor which will be available in Nigeria from January 2021. With more and more customers demanding companies be environmentally responsible, this is the world’s first consumer display with ocean-bound plastic material, equating to more than three recycled plastic water bottles and packaging is sustainably sourced and recyclable. But the U28 Monitor is also designed for the mainstream content creator, hobbyist and aspiration creator who seek solutions that help bring their visions to life, with: Picture-perfect details: Built with an IPS panel, HDR and wide viewing angles, this…
Konga, one of Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant has rolled out Konga Jara 2020, the final sales promo for the year, offering customers huge savings on their year-end shopping. This year’s edition of Konga Jara, an annual final shopping campaign for each year exclusive to Konga, will run from December 14 to 31, 2020. Specifically, the highly anticipated Konga Jara offers millions of shoppers a chance to enjoy a final countdown sale for the year, with highly discounted offers on a wide range of genuine products. Traditionally, Konga Jara meets the yearnings of teeming customers who are eager to find…