With schools still closed as part of efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, MultiChoice Nigeria has commenced airing a new educational content, uLesson, to help keep young minds engaged on its DStv and GOtv platforms. The programme, which commenced on 8 June, is broadcast every weekday on Africa Magic Family (DStv 154 and GOtv channel 2) at 4 pm. MultiChoice said in a statement on Wednesday that uLesson is an intensive study programme which offers students in SS1, SS2 and SS3 a holistic learning experience in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics preparing them for Senior Secondary School Exams. Students…
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SentryGRC, a platform that automates back-office functions like Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC), has been unveiled by the Nigerian Stock Exchange, according to a report by Nairametrics. SentryGRC enables organisations to pursue a systematic and organised approach to managing GRC-related strategy and implementation, thereby creating an enabling environment for increasing efficiency and effectiveness alongside reducing costs. Some of its more interesting features include the customized dashboards that give management a single view of relevant metrics; its ability to automatically generate reports making statutory submission seamless; and its easy integration across other operations including Enterprise Resource Planning software. In addition…
Rahael Adakole & Co, a law firm, has taken possession of the Abuja office of Telcom Satellite Television (TStv) due to its inability to pay its rent. The Abuja office, which serves as the headquarters of the television company, is situated at Jahi District. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the property, owned by West African Business Platform Limited, was taken over on Tuesday after the Abuja high court ruled in favour of the law firm in November 2019. The law firm through its principal, Raphael Adakole, had filed the suit in 2018 against the Television Company and…
Google Maps launched a bunch of features on Monday to help you get more information about your government’s coronavirus-related regulations. As cities are opening up around the world, authorities are enforcing new rules for public transit to maintain safety and social distancing. Google said that when you look for public transport options to reach a place on Google Maps, you’ll get alerts and set of requirements — such as if you need to wear a mask — to use these services from local authorities. These alerts can help you prepare accordingly if government mandates impact transit services or require…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in line with its inter-agency collaboration, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure the tax agency ascertains accuracy and completeness of value-added tax (VAT) elements and other taxes payable in the transactions of telecoms operators. With the MoU, the FIRS will be able to integrate an application programming interface (API) technology solution with the systems of telecom Operators for independent verification of the amount of VAT that should be paid by mobile network operators (MNO) rather than relying entirely on the Operators’ books of accounts,…
HP Inc. Tuesday announced the introduction of a new set of Personal Systems portfolio designed to help people stay productive – whether they continue working from home or prepare to return to the office. The new products include the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 and HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 (available in Nigeria from the end of July 2020), HP EliteBook 835 G7, HP EliteBook 845 G7, and HP EliteBook 855 G7 (available in Nigeria from the end of August 2020), HP EliteBook 830 G7, HP EliteBook 840 G7, and HP EliteBook 850 G7 (available in Nigeria from the end of June 2020), and HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 (available…
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), has congratulated Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the nation’s regulatory body, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on his reappointment for a second tenure. NITRA is a foremost umbrella body for journalists reporting information and communications technology in Nigeria with membership drawn from various media platforms including newspapers, television, radio and online. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari, last week, confirmed second five-year tenure for the EVC through the recommendation of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. In a letter…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has blamed the amplification of porous claims by uninformed individuals who said that Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Networks have links to Coronavirus on the negative use of the power of social media. ALTON stated this position at a webinar tagged, 2020 Digital Rights Series on Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable hosted by ITREALMS in collaboration with DigitalSENSE Africa Media on Saturday, with the theme: Role of IP in 5G v COVID-19 Debate. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of ALTON, who made this assertion in his paper entitled: 5G versus Coronavirus: Reality or Fiction,…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. Over the past decade, Airtel Africa has supported social transformation across the continent by enabling millions of people to access data services and be part of the financial system. Bharti Airtel established its presence in Africa when it acquired Zain Telecom’s Africa operations in June 2010. The company has achieved significant growth, reaching more than 110 million customers, bridging the digital divide and increasing financial inclusion. The anniversary follows another recent milestone for Airtel Africa…
As Internet Protocol continues to connect devices over physical networks, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman has been offering explanations on the need for a new Internet Protocol (IP) and for stakeholders to embrace the Internet Protocol version Six (IPv6). Rudman is also the chairman, IPv6 Council Nigeria, and the President of Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). The IPv6 Council Nigeria Chairman was speaking at the 2020 Digital Rights Series webinar on Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable hosted by ITREALMS in collaboration with DigitalSENSE Africa Media on Saturday, with the theme:…