Enrolment for Nigerians in Diaspora into the National Identity Database, has been extended to those in the Republic of India by the National Identity Management Commission in the programme. The Director General/CEO NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz reiterated that the extension is in line with NIMC’s mandate to ensure that all Nigerian citizens, Legal Residents and […]
Read MoreMainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, on the heels of the expansion of its network into Edo State has assured the University of Benin of its support towards continued ICT development at the University. The CEO of MainOne reiterated her commitment towards improving access to ICT on campus with the investment […]
Read MoreThe Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has conveyed its decision to appoint Dr. Henry Nkemadu as Director Public Affairs. A graduate of veterinary medicine from the University of Nigeria, Nkemadu has traversed the length and breadth of NCC acquiring experiences that qualify him for his new role. A former Controller of the Lagos […]
Read MoreTechnologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) have been a hot topic for both businesses and governments for some time now. Their disruptive potential is no longer subject to debate, with leaders now focused on capturing the opportunities that these technologies present. In this article, […]
Read MoreThe number of devices connected to the Internet, including the machines, sensors, and cameras that make up the Internet of Things (IoT), continues to grow at a steady pace. A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) estimated that there will be 41.6 billion connected IoT devices, or “things,” generating 79.4 zettabytes (ZB) of data […]
Read MoreNigerian startup Slatecube, a cloud-based recruitment platform powering the upskilling and integration of the continent’s brightest young talent, is to launch in South Africa. Slatecube support businesses in integrating top entry-level talent into the workforce, with two independent solutions. Slatecube Workforce is a cloud-based recruiting service that helps businesses build talent pipelines, while Slatecube Accelerate […]
Read MoreSmart home revenues will exceed $57 million by 2024, up from $18 million in 2019; driven by smart security solutions. Data from Juniper’s new research, Smart Homes: Strategic Opportunities, Business Models & Competitive Landscape 2019-2024, found the ‘Do It For Me’ model, with vendors offering advice, installation, maintenance and cloud storage on monthly/yearly subscriptions, is […]
Read MoreThe acting Director-General, Security and Exchange Commission, Mary Uduk, has said that the commission is committed to boosting financial inclusion in the sector, by investing in technology that will make it easier for people to invest in the sector. She said this during the 19th annual conference of the Risk Managers Association of Nigeria with […]
Read MoreEthiopia has been advised to learn from Nigeria as it moves ahead to liberalise its telecommunications industry for private sector investment. Non-Executive Chair of the Commonwealth ITU Group (CIG) and the former Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu stated this while delivering his lead keynote speech at the opening of the […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has concluded plans to launch a number of Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) across the country. This is part of its mandate to “Promote and enhance public safety through the use of a particular number which shall be designated as the Universal Safety and Emergency Assistance Number for telephone services generally.” […]
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