The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is calling on investors to collaborate with the Agency in local production and domestication of Lithium batteries among other renewable energy solutions. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI Dr, Bashir Gwandu speaking today in Abuja said the Agency was ready to partner with international companies that are willing…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Danbatta, has received the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng.) in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession in the technological and economic development of the country. In a ceremony held as part of the…
The National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for renewing the hope of all Nigerians in the advancement of privacy rights and other fundamental freedoms both in cyberspace and in analogue transactions by assenting to the Nigeria Data Protection Act. In an official statement signed by the Head, Legal Enforcement and…
MultiChoice Africa Holdings has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achieved profitability, solidifying its position as a leader in African entertainment. With the release of MultiChoice Group’s (MCG) FY2023 financial results, MultiChoice Africa proudly announces its return to profitability, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. Despite challenging market conditions, MultiChoice Africa’s unwavering dedication to telling African stories and its ongoing investment in…
The number of identified areas of clusters across Nigeria without access to the telecommunications services has been reduced by 53.1 per cent as at the end of 2022.  The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, disclosed this at a recent telecoms industry stakeholders forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.  …
 …Assures of Broadband Support for e-Procurement  The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has conferred the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the “Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award”.  The award, which was received at the 3rd Annual National Conference and…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has declared open the Commission’s first `Talk-To-The Regulator ` Forum for the Year, 2023, holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. In his opening remarks, Prof. Danbatta, commiserated with the people of Bayelsa State and the entire nation on the flood disaster which…
MTN Group is committed to enabling the benefits of a modern connected life for everyone in our markets. Our 2022 Sustainability Report (SR) spells out our work in the year to create shared value, with ESG at the core. In a year fraught with challenges, we remained focused onensuring that we create value for our stakeholders through responsible environmental, social, governance and economic value-added practices and solutions. The challenges included the…
Bayobab and Africa50 has signed a partnership to develop Project East2West, a terrestrial fibre optic cable network connecting the eastern shores of Africa to those on the continent’s west. The partnership will invest up to US$320 million connecting ten African countries over the years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Bayobab is wholly owned by MTN Group….
MTN Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (GSSC) emerged as the standout winner, taking home five prestigious awards, including the coveted “Procurement Team of the Year – Large Organization” at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Awards ceremony which brought together procurement professionals from around the globe to celebrate their accomplishments. The awards won…
