Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has unveiled the Nija Chat, a messaging, gaming and lifestyle app that he said will help build public digital infrastructure and boost the Nation’s economy. This latest development comes even as the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to support and challenge its teeming youthful population to innovate indigenous solutions that have global impact. Inuwa who made this known after unveiling the Nija Chat Application by i-CELL in Abuja, said it is a clarion call to all Nigerians both home and the diaspora to embrace the tech to encourage…
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The UHF spectrum band 470–694 MHz, used for digital terrestrial television broadcasting and PMSE (programme making and special events) applications, like wireless microphones continue to attract the attention of telcos who see it as ideal for 5G broadband services. The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) has opened in Dubai as governments meet to decide the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum. The conference organised every three to four years by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will review and update the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of spectrum and geostationary and non-geostationary satellite orbits. Walid Sami, senior project manager, EBU…
Richard Teng has assumed the position of CEO at Binance, succeeding Changpeng Zhao, who stepped down following criminal charges in the U.S. Richard Teng, an experienced industry professional from Singapore, initially joined Binance in 2021 to reinforce the platform’s global compliance efforts. His journey within the organization, from CEO of Binance Singapore to heading regional markets, culminated in his recent appointment as the chief executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Who is Richard Teng? Richard Teng’s ascent to the role of Binance CEO is rooted in his remarkable professional journey. Before joining Binance, he served as the CEO of…
Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI following a disagreement with the company’s board that lasted several days. OpenAI announced today that it had reached an “agreement in principle” for Altman to resume his role as CEO alongside a new interim board. It appears that the purpose of this interim board, which includes Bret Taylor (chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo, is to appoint a new, expanded board of up to 9 members to help rebuild the governance at OpenAI. Sam Altman was fired as OpenAI CEO on Friday by its board members, and then he tried over the…
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that promoting and supporting digital job creation for female folks in the country is a crucial step that would foster inclusivity and bridge the tech gender gap. Inuwa, represented by the Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department at NITDA, Dr. Amina Magaji-Sambo, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Female Founder Training organised by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), a subsidiary of the agency in Abuja. He noted that the initiative is aimed at supporting and empowering women in Nigeria to leverage…
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has restated the need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Financial Institutions in the country to collaborate with the Agency in order to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to deepen digital payments. Inuwa who made this known during a panel discussion segment at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2023 Payments System Management Departmental Retreat programme, said this is aimed at ensuring that Nigeria’s Payments System gets more global recognition and is domestically utilised across the country. The DG who was…
Maida spoke when he met with chief executive officers of telecom companies in Lagos The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has called for industry collaboration to ensure that the quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable. Maida, who spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with chief executive officers in the industry on Thursday, assured of collaborations within the industry and commitment to transparency in the telecom ecosystem. He told the industry chieftains to appreciate that they have a very important role to play in the industry to consolidate…
Omolaraeni’s honourary doctorate degree and Award came from 2 prestigious foreign institutions Omolaraeni Olaosebikan has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Strategic Leadership and Business Management by a prestigious College of business and management in the UK MGIBES, in partnership with HonorCrest Institute, Canada and Theophany University, Haiti, North America. Dr. Omolaraeni who is the CEO of McEnies Global Communications also bagged an award of Global Excellence Business Leader in the field of Leadership and Strategic Management as one of the Global Excellent Business Leaders in Africa (GEBLA) by the Board of MGibes College of Business and Management,…
The management of TechLife Media & Communications Limited is billed to host IDEA DINNER for Chief Executive Officers aimed at fostering dialogue around challenges in telecommunications, IT and indeed the digital economy. Ugochi Emmanuel, Project Coordinator said in a statement in Lagos, that Engr Gbenga Adebayo, President of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) will present a keynote address during the IDEA DINNER, which is expected to have 10 CEOs in one room. “The IDEA DINNER with the CEOs is designed to provide a platform for esteemed CEOs to engage in thoughtful and constructive discussions, sharing experiences,…
Inuwa stated this while giving a nod to the collaboration request pitched by SEIDOR Team led by the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Seli The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated that the country is open to investors and investments, as Nigeria is unarguably inching towards joining the community of digitally driven Nations. Inuwa made this known after giving a nod to the collaboration request pitched by SEIDOR Team led by the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Seli, who was at the NITDA’s Corporate Headquarters on a courtesy visit. The DG who…