In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese technology company, Huawei has developed three pragmatic solutions to support Africans and their governments in this unprecedented context. In view of the alarming progress of the epidemic in Africa, where the number of patients and affected countries is rising constantly, Huawei is taking a scientific and pragmatic […]
Read MoreCoronavirus could cause around a $42 billion revenue gap over the next 9 months for smart device vendors. The analysis Juniper Research examined a number of key device verticals including smartphones, tablets, consumer robotics, smart speakers and smart wearables. Three impact scenarios, low, medium and high, illustrate a range of possible outcomes. “In our high […]
Read MoreAs the COVID-19, pandemic continues to ravage the global community, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the telecommunications industry regulator, has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail this scourge. A statement issues by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu said that the NCC, in […]
Read MoreSAP SE has announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting everyone around the world,” said Christian Klein, Co-CEO and Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “We […]
Read MoreNokia has declared more than 3,000 patent families as essential for 5G, less than six months after declaring its previous milestone at 2,000 patent declarations It made the declaration of more than 3,000 patent families to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as essential for the 5G standard, reflecting its continuing leadership and strong momentum […]
Read MoreIn response to the escalating global pandemic, Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has waived user fees for Cash2Cash – a local money transfer service offered by its MoMo Agent Network. The waiver, which takes effect immediately, enables people without a bank account to send and receive money across the country […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian President, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to work with all relevant government agencies to ensure full protection of critical national telecommunications infrastructure. The President issued the directive at the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, commissioning of the Communications and Digital Economy complex, flag-off of […]
Read MoreWith the long term impact of Covid-19 remaining unclear, organisations are rightly considering the potential impact on both their productivity and the wellbeing of their staff. Key to this is an organisation’s ability to implement effective remote working policies at pace, and to ensure that employees are equipped to work productively from home for long […]
Read MoreAs part of the measures to stop the spread of the corona virus pandemic, the National Identity Management Commission, has ordered the immediate shut down of all its enrollment centers in Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Katsina and Anambra States. The move becomes necessary to prevent our Staff and applicants from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic. […]
Read MoreTo sustain the contribution of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a national sensitization programme for lawyers on telecommunication regulations. The Commission has also said the country needed more lawyers with specialisation in telecoms laws and regulations to sustain the industry growth. Yetunde […]
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