NCC Grants MTN, 9mobile Approval for National Roaming Service
As part of efforts to deepen the nation’s digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs) to carry out trial on National…
Access Bank Announces $130m Interest-free Loans
Access Bank has announced a N50 billion (About $30 million) support in form of interest-free loans and grants to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to support the rebuilding of businesses…
Pantami, Danbatta, Others Restate Commitment to Digital Economy
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, agencies under the Ministry and industry stakeholders have re-emphasized their commitment to support the drive by the Federal Government…
Minister Commissions NCC, USPF, NITDA projects to deepen digital economy
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 Service Provision Fund (USPF) towards…
Covid-19: Global economy to contract by 4.4%, recovery slow, says IMF
Global economic recovery is going to be slow as long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues uncontrolled, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said. She has, therefore, called…
Nigerian shops in Ghana shut since 2019; traders protest
The Nigeria Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG), has carried out a peaceful protest over Ghanaian authorities’ refusal to open shops owned by Nigerians in that country. The President…
NCC in advanced talks with stakeholders to formulate policies on 5G
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it is working vigorously with multi-sector stakeholders to formulate policies for the 5th generation (5G) mobile network. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof….
Okowa presents 2021 N378bn ‘Stronger Delta’ budget estimate next week
The Delta State Executive Council, Tuesday, approved a draft estimate of N378 billion as budget for 2021 which would be presented to the state House of Assembly next week for…
Nigeria not looking to issue Eurobonds, to look at alternative ways to raise funds to support the economy – Osinbajo
Nigeria will avoid issuing Eurobonds due to their expense, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said, and will look at alternative ways to raise funds to support the economy in the face…
Siemens Energy hosts Africa and Middle East on ‘Shaping the Energy of Tomorrow’
Siemens Energy & partners are holding a major Middle East and Africa focused virtual conference, entitled ‘Shaping the Energy of Tomorrow’, from October 19 – 21, 2020, to drive forward…