Author: DigitalTimesNG

By Akintunde AYEOYENIKAN A key to success in the quick-moving and constantly evolving world of technology is the capacity to scale products successfully. Every widely used and successful technology product has a team of committed experts working relentlessly to assure its smooth scaling behind the scenes. Akintunde AYEOYENIKAN explored the interesting realm of scaling technology goods in this article and discussed the approaches, difficulties, and important participants in this convoluted process. The ability of a technology product to manage growing demands without compromising performance, dependability, or user experience is referred to as scalability. Scalability becomes a top priority for technology…

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has confirmed that its members have received formal directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to bar out-going calls on subscriber lines that are not in compliance with the NIN-SIM linkage Policy requirement. Recall that the Federal Government had in December 2020 directed that all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) must be linked with a National Identification Number (NIN). The recent FG directive followed multiple extensions of the deadline, which have been granted by the Federal Government to allow subscribers to complete the NIN-SIM linkage. ALTON said in a release jointly signed…

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The Federal Government has urged Nigerian citizens and legal residents in the country to use the next few days to ensure that they complete their NIN-SIM linkage in preparation for the enforcement of the deadline for linkage. Recall that the Federal Government had approved an extension of the NIN-SIM linkage deadline to the 31st of March, 2022. But the Federal Government through the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has further directed that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) should offer enrolment services round-the-clock for the next few days. In a statement jointly signed by…

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Two new separate cyber threats targeting Windows Platforms and a particular kind of routers respectively have been discovered by the Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) set up by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the telecoms sector. Digital Times understands that the discoveries were made known in two separate advisories released by the cyber-space protection team earlier this week. The first cyber threat is a ransomware known as ‘Lokilocker’, which is capable of wiping data from all versions of Windows systems or platforms. It causes data loss, and denial of service (DoS), which reduces user productivity. “Lokilocker,” is a…

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Prof. Mansur Bindawa has formally been inaugurated as a non-executive commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. This followed the administration of the oath of office on the new appointee by the minister. Pantami, who spoke at the official induction of Bindawa into the NCC Board, said Bindawa’s journey into the Commission followed the laid-down laws establishing the Commission. “The inauguration of Prof. Bindawa into the NCC board is in fulfilment of the requirements of Nigerian Communication Act (NCA), 2003, which stipulates that the…

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Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, is set to host a workshop for businesses looking to scale and expand their reach into new international markets. Digital Times understands that the training, which is scheduled for Wednesday, 6 April 2022 in Aba, Abia State, is being put together in collaboration with Export & Sell Limited -a trade enabling platform that facilitates the listing of Nigerian businesses on Amazon as well as access to other US off-take markets. Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, said, “For more than three decades, we have helped customers scale up their…

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Access Bank Plc Shareholders have approved the Board of Directors’ changes at its banking subsidiary in furtherance to the completion of the Scheme of Arrangement between the bank and holders of its fully paid ordinary shares of 50 kobo each. The completion of the Scheme of Arrangement resulted in the listing of Access Holdings Plc and related companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX Limited. The Holdco structure means the lender now has the latitude to diversify into other financial services outside its core banking operations at a time depressed earnings from commercial banking is forcing Nigerian banks to diversify…

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