MTN Nigeria Plc Wednesday announced the trial of e-SIM services on their network based on approvals received from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The services are coming as MTN’s continued drive to lead digital transformation, foster inclusion, improve customer experience and maintain the highest quality of service for its customers. The next step in the evolution of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM cards), e-SIMs are designed to deliver unprecedented freedom and flexibility. Unlike the physical SIMs, e-SIMs are built into smartphones, devices and wearables. They support multiple profiles and allow customers to connect multiple numbers to their e-SIM devices. Notwithstanding the…
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By Andrew BOURNE Companies around the globe have had to adopt remote working in a short period of time. Some have thrived and won’t go back to the office model, with the likes of Twitter, Quora, and Slack all indicating that they’ll either be fully remote or remote-first for the foreseeable future. Others, however, have struggled with the transition and are hankering to get their teams back into the office. The ideal solution is probably somewhere in between these two extremes with employees able to work remotely when it is suitable and returning to the office as needed. Here’s how…
Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc, MR. ADEWALE ADEYIPO believes that though the negativity in the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have beclouded its potentials and treasures, the multiple award-winning ICT solutions provider has seen the avalanche of opportunities therein and had already deployed resources to reap the benefits. In the following interview, via Zoom, he talks about the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, the future of work in the post-pandemic era, and how CWG Plc has been coping with the challenges posed by the pandemic……. What are your thoughts about Covid-19 in the last five months? COVID-19 has taught us…
Globacom subscribers have been assured that whoever purchases mobile phones from any Gloworld outlet pan Nigeria will enjoy bundled data along with their devices of choice. Globacom, the grandmasters of data, announced over the weekend that customers will enjoy this in the on-going Glo Smartphone Festival designed to offer more value to customers and consolidate its leadership in Nigeria’s telecommunications market. Customers who purchase devices during the festival will have access to bundled data from 500 MB per month to 2GB per month for six months. This will, however, depend on which model they choose from a wide collection of…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has lent his voice to the criticisms trailing the 6th National Broadcast Code recently released by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Soyinka made his position known in a statement issued on Tuesday. In the statement titled “That NBC Regulatory Code!” Soyinka accused the Federal Government of declaring war against the Arts and producers of artworks. “I think it is about time the government comes out openly and admit that it has declared war against the Arts and its producers, instead of its present tactics of piecemeal attrition. “Just when we were reeling from the action of the…
Pay-Tv operator, StarTimes Nigeria has been slammed by Nigerians for increasing the prices of their various packages, despite promising not to do so earlier in the year. StarTimes had in a post on Twitter on Friday announced that effective 1 August, the price of its Basic Bouquet will increase from N1,300 to N1,700, while its Classic Bouquet has been reviewed upwards from N1,900 to N2,500. The company in a statement accompanying the announcement disclosed that it increased its rates because of the depreciation of the Naira in recent times, adding that it is affecting the cost of purchase for foreign…
The health and safety of employees, customers, vendors, and their families are often considered a top priority for individuals and organisations – public and private sectors. Therefore, helping households, companies and the society at large, to put the necessary measures in place and the protection of people’s lives, is what has made Njalo.ng an online marketplace with a difference. As the COVID-19 pandemic turns the global economy upside down, demand has become volatile, creating a variety of pricing challenges. But as a Startup with eyes on long-term value rather than short-term gain, Njalo.ng has enabled sellers to offer the best…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Facebook and South African based Praekelt.org to provide data-free information on the COVID-19 pandemic to vulnerable communities across the globe, according to a report in ITNews Africa. This is said to add a vital element to the organisation’s work to fight misinformation – and ensure everyone has access to accurate health information and resources on COVID-19. In announcing this partnership, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Through this collaboration, we will reach some of the most vulnerable people who will be able to access lifesaving health information without any data charges…
StarTimes, a leading pay-tv operator, on Friday announced a marginal adjustment of its subscription prices. The new price regime takes effect August 1 just as the company also announced new channel additions to its content offering. With the price increase, basic bouquet now goes for N1,700 as against N1,300 monthly with close to 80 channels. Classic Bouquet subscribers will pay N2,500 as against N1,900 monthly with close to 100 channels. Nova bouquet remains unchanged at N900 with over 43 channels. Viki Liu, Brand and Marketing Executive at StarTimes said at a virtual press conference on Friday, that for dish users:…
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-owned Companies has called on the Federal government to ensure that the duties of the Nigerian Postal Authority are not taken over by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The call is in reaction to the alleged duty stamps being produced and launched by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). DigitalTimesNG understands that part of the functions of the Nigerian Postal service is to print and provide postage stamps for payment of postage tariff and payment of stamp duties. NIPOST is also tasked with providing and operating facilities for collection, dispatch and distribution…