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…
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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…
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), a leading financial institution, and Kwik Delivery, a prominent logistics and warehousing company in Africa, have announced a strategic partnership to facilitate seamless payments using MoMo for deliveries by Kwik. The partnership represents a significant milestone in the logistics and payment services sector as MoMo PSB users can now initiate payments through the Kwik App and access it from the MoMo App, to make payments for their services. “At MoMo PSB, our commitment is to enhance the lives of our customers through innovative and convenient financial solutions. This partnership with Kwik Delivery embodies that…
Top 10 learners of the Cohort 2 NITDA-COURSERA Training Programme who were the first to successfully complete their professional certification have been presented with laptops by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. The DG made the presentation during the November edition of the NITDA-COURSERA familiarisation webinar. Represented by the Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr Amina Sambo- Magaji, the Director-General congratulated the beneficiaries and commended them for surpassing expectations, creatively utilising the knowledge gained during the training and performing excellently. Inuwa, who noted that the promise of giving laptops as…
MarketForce is closing shop because of narrow profit margins in demanding markets like Nigeria, where servicing costs are high, and competition is intense. MarketForce, a Kenyan B2B eCommerce startup has wound up operations in Nigeria and two other of its five markets in Africa, Digital TimesNG reports. The two other markets the Kenyan startup is exiting are Rwanda and Tanzania and will now remain operational only in Kenya and Uganda with Kenya remaining its headquarters. The firm is now exploring other business models which include venturing into the social commerce space, according to a report by The Kenyan WallStreet. “Marketforce…
The report further shows that only 24% of healthcare organisations were able to disrupt a ransomware attack before the attackers encrypted their data The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 report released by cybersecurity firm Sophos has shown that Cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations. This is said to be the highest rate of encryption in the past three years and a significant increase from the 61% of healthcare organisations that reported having their data encrypted last year. The report further notes that only 24% of healthcare organisations were able to disrupt a…
In a move aimed at redefining the way Nigerians combat insect-borne diseases, Konga Health has partnered with LivFul, an international manufacturer, in the launch of its Akiva Anit-Mosquito Lotion brand. The much-anticipated partnership event, held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, marked a historic milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare solutions sector. LivFul’s product offers a unique approach to health and wellness, A daily application that ensures users can enjoy their day without worrying about insect bites. Akiva’s cutting-edge technology, STAYTEC, means that it lasts for 14 hours, and is safe for everyone from 2 months old while being gentle on the skin.…
NASENI to commercialise products via technology transfers Secures $200m Deal with REA on Renewable Energy Attracts Lots of Private Sector Requests The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has said his vision or direction for the Agency’s products and technologies is to make them available in every household in Nigeria in the next few years. Nonetheless, Halilu disclosed in Abuja on Thursday that some tangible products emanating from NASENI’s prototypes will be in the market through technology transfer arrangements, specifically, by 1st quarter of the year 2024. “Expect some…