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…
Nigeria heading for a second recession in 4 years – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the country is primed for a second recession in four years although the government has put in place plans to ensure rapid recovery in 2021. The…
Presidency hails Zinox as Nigeria’s local content pride
The Presidency has hailed the landmark strides of Zinox Technologies Ltd., a foremost indigenous technology giant, describing the company as Nigeria’s technology behemoth. This was disclosed by Femi Adesina, Special…
NCDMB, NITDA agree to set up committee on local content development in oil, gas, ICT, other sectors
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have agreed to set up a joint committee to boost local content development. NCDMB…