L-R: Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr Bulama Muhammad; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu; CEO of Portland Gas Limited, Mr. Folajimi Mohammed (4th right) and Program Director, Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG). Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi inspecting a CNG vehicle during the launch of PI-CNG’s Ride-Share CNG Conversion Incentive Program and My-CNG App at the NASENI-Portland Conversion Centre, Utako , Abuja , on Friday , August 9, 2024.

NASENI Launches MY-CNG APP- … Offers 50% discount

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, at the weekend presided over the launch of the Presidential CNG Initiative’s (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Program for rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the MY-CNG App. This landmark event took place at NASENI’s Compressed Natural Gas Engineering,…

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.

This Public Inquiry underscores our commitment to regulatory excellence – NCC’S Chizua Whyte

Welcome to this Public Inquiry, a vital part of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) mandate to create a dynamic communications sector. The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 empowers us to develop and amend regulatory instruments, and your input today is crucial in refining these regulations to address the sector’s evolving challenges.  We will review three key regulatory…

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Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.

NIMC, NCC Unveil Collaborative Efforts to Enhance NIN-SIM Linkage Processes

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage.  Under this collaboration, NIMC and NCC will work closely to explore synergies and leverage each other’s expertise and resources in the following key areas:  1.     ⁠Streamlining the…

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L-R: Vice President, Africa, Middle-East and Turkey, Meta (formerly Facebook), Kojo Boakye and Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, during a visit by Meta’s delegation to the Commission in Abuja recently.

Maida Promises Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative

Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has stated that  the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), who respond positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital economy. Speaking when he…

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The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference,  also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28), holding at the Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

NASENI EVC To Speak at COP28 On Homegrown Technologies For Rural Electrification

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference,  also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28), holding at the…

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria.

Maida urges Nokia to invest in Research and Development in Nigeria’s ICT Sector

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria.  Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by…

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and new Chinese partners have signed three (3) memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for new projects valued at $2 billion.

NASENI, 3 Chinese Companies Sign MoUs for new projects valued at $2 billion. 

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and 3 Chinese Companies have signed memorandum of understanding for new projects valued at $2 billion.  At a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON) on Thursday, October 19, 2023, on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China, the National Agency for Science and Engineering…

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VC4A receives Prestigious International Finance Corporation (IFC) ScaleX Award for Supporting Women-led Startups to Raise Capital

VC4A (https://VC4A.com/), the leading platform that strengthens the startup community in emerging markets, has been honored with a prestigious IFC ScaleX award for its contribution to the support of women-led startups in securing capital after completing an accelerator program. Of 170 accelerators, VC4A was selected among the top 5 by the International Finance Corporation (IFC),…

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Accredify beats 260 startups to win the 2023 Supernova Challenge

Accredify, a Singapore-based startup and service provider for issuing verifiable documents and information, has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at Expand North Star Dubai (https://www.ExpandNorthStar.com/), the world’s largest startup event. The startup received the $100,000 grand prize after an intense final round of pitching against 27 global finalists from 521 entries….

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