5G: Danbatta cautions against falsehood, lists benefits
The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta has said that the falsehood being peddled against 5G was capable of […]
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Queues: No need for panic buying of PMS — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum corporation (NNPC) has cautioned motorists not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, assuring […]
Army, Tetfund collaborate on development, research innovations
The Nigerian Army and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) on Wednesday said they would collaborate to boost defence capabilities through research and development innovations. […]
2,000 automobile mechanics to get Borno Govt. support
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has requested for the list of 2,000 automobile mechanics in the state, for inclusion into the state government empowerment programmes. […]
Minister commissions NCC, USPF, NITDA projects
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has commissioned more projects executed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal […]
Pantami engages stakeholders on broadband implementation
– NCC to facilitate new target of 70% – Danbatta The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ali Ibrahim Pantami has engaged relevant industry […]
Experts task FG to expand digital technology to rural areas
A couple of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts have advised the Federal Government to expand access to digital technology to the rural areas. Mr […]
China’s 5G network has more than 600,000 base stations – Ministry
China is stepping up the construction of its 5G network, and has now built over 600,000 5G base stations, according to the Ministry of Industry […]
FC Barcelona sink to defeat at Getafe
FC Barcelona fell to their first defeat in La Liga under new coach Ronald Koeman as they lost 0-1 at Getafe on Saturday. Getafe forward, […]
Federal Fire Service donates 10 firefighting gear worth N6.5m to Bauchi state govt
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has donated firefighter’s tunic N6.5m to the Bauchi State Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the firefighter’s tunic is made from fire resistant, […]
EU antitrust deadline for Google, Fitbit deal extended to Jan. 8
EU antitrust regulators have extended their investigation into Alphabet GOOGL.O unit Google’s $2.1 billion purchase of Fitbit FIT.N to Jan. 8 from Dec. 23, a filing on the European […]
FG keen on developing Nigeria into digital economy, says Minister
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, says the Federal Government is keen on developing Nigeria into a digital economy. Pantami said this […]
NIPOST designates Kano State as eCommerce hub
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has designated Kano State as an eCommerce hub, to boost online trade and services in the country. NIPOST Post-Master General, Dr […]
NCC’s plans for economic reboot post global COVID-19 pandemic
By Umar Garba Danbatta …..Welcome to the 2020 National Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Virtual Innovative Tech Webinar. I feel honored to be invited as […]
60-man team from Russia to conduct technical audit of Ajaokuta steel- Minister
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development says a 60- man team from Russia will soon arrive Nigeria to start Technical Audit […]
FEC approves N1.6bn for e-Government Procurement Platform to check corruption
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N1.6billion for the establishment of e-Government Procurement Platform to address corrupt […]
UNESCO calls for gender perspective in national planning in West Africa
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has advised West African countries to take into consideration gender perspective in formulating their national water policies. […]
NITDA re-assures on Data Protection
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reassured on the implementation of Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to ensure adequate security for internet users […]
Minister lauds Israeli Govt on methanol technology
)Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology has commended the Israeli Government for its offer to train Nigeria on methanol fuel production. The Minister gave […]
Space technology has helped mitigate COVID-19 impact on women- Group
Women in Aerospace Nigeria (WIAN) a Non Govermental Organisation (NGO) says space and satellite technology has helped mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the lives […]
NOTAP committed to supporting growth of local industries – DG
Dr Dan-Azumi Ibrahim, the Director-General, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), says the agency encourages the use and adaptation of local technology. Ibrahim […]
NITDA to partner with NUJ FCT council on digital literacy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday promised to partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), FCT Council on digital literacy and […]
Reforms, technology needed to curb illicit financial flows- ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says administrative actions, legal reforms and technology interventions were needed to curb Illicit Financial Flows(IFFs) […]
COVID-19: Scientist commends FG for involvement in search for remedy
A Bayelsa-based “indigenous’’ scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo, on Tuesday in Yenagoa commended the Federal Government for involving Nigerian researchers across board in the search for […]
NSE President tasks engineers on Apapa gridlock, Nigeria’s rapid industrialisation
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Babagana Mohammed, on Saturday challenged engineers to resolve the intractable traffic gridlock at Apapa to […]