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Danbatta Lauds Sweden and Ericsson for Sustained Partnership
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and consistency in a strategic partnership with NCC on capacity building which has strengthened the Commission’s regulatory activities. According to a statement by Reuben Muoka,…
Gastech 2023 Opens, with Leaders committing to Unified Action towards Net Zero
Gastech 2023, the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies, opened today welcoming record-breaking numbers to Singapore EXPO. The first day featured a range of insightful contributions from policymakers, CEOs, and business leaders on the multiple, interconnected challenges facing the global energy sector. Delegates discussed the critical role of…
I Will Support President Tinubu’s Agenda Using STI – New NASENI Boss
…As He Resumes Office. Addresses Staff The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said he would ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is achieved through the deployment of Science, Technology and innovation (STI) in the economy. Mr. Halilu made this…
Africa’s Business Heroes Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2023
The 2023 ABH top 10 entrepreneurs were selected through multiple stages of interviews and evaluation from 27,267 applications across all 54 African nations The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a philanthropic program sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, now in its fifth…
Eritrea’s Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better
Eritrea has a long coastline on the Red Sea but limited fresh water. Its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods. But things are changing. In the space of three years, Eritrea harnessed local engineering talent and mobilised…
Let’s embrace NTICE as a symbol of our collective potential – Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta
It gives me a great pleasure to give this address at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content EXPO (NTICE 2023), the only telecom event in Nigeria that is solely focused on Indigenous Content promotion, development and adaptation. This year’s event themed “Harnessing Indigenous Content for Economic Growth; Networking to boost Investment” commenced…
How NCC is using Emergency Communication Centres to foster Economic Development
While the objective of the Nigerian Communications Commission in setting up Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) across the country is primarily that of providing emergency communications services to Nigerians, the NCC has triggered further socio-economic development at the base of the economy through the project. Not only has the project come with the added benefits of…
Contextualizing the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry, By Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta
In recent years, the Nigerian telecommunications industry has embarked on a remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its position as an engine of economic growth. The enhancement of digital access and the expansion of our networks have left an indelible impact on the lives of our citizens. While we celebrate these accomplishments, we are keenly aware that…
NCC to showcase Achievements in Telecoms at NTICE 2023 Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023), which holds in Lagos from August 22-24, 2023, at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to a statement by…
NLNG completes this year’s 2nd workshop on digital skills for journalists
The second edition of the 2023 “NLNG Change Your Story ” workshop, aimed at equipping journalists with cutting-edge digital communication and social media skills has ended in Abuja, with trainees attesting to the impact of the training and the inspiring role continues to play in building and enhancing the capacity of media practitioners The annual…