December 30, 2024
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NCC orders telcos to completely bar unlinked SIMs by February 2024

by on December 19, 2023 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunications operators in the country to implement full network barring on all Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards not linked to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024. The operators, including MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, among others, have been lettered to carry out this […]

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NCC tasks investors as Meta’s 45,000km undersea cable comes to Nigeria

by on December 3, 2023 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured law abiding investors of support whenever they enter Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who stated this, stressed that the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to […]

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NCC rallies Nokia to invests in Nigeria’s technology sector

by on November 28, 2023 0

By Favour Unukaso 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 […]

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Bolt Nigeria awards top 10 drivers with €25,000 seed funds

by on November 28, 2023 0

By Shola Olushola BOLT, the leading ride-hailing company, successfully concluded its groundbreaking Bolt Den initiative of the Bolt Accelerator Programme. The event marked the culmination of an inspiring journey, with innovative ideas, and the promise of a brighter future for urban mobility. Bolt’s Accelerator Programme, the first in Nigeria, initiated to empower its driver community […]

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SMEs get Council as Google grants #75m to 15 small businesses

by on November 24, 2023 0

By Shola Olushola TO support the over 40 million small businesses in Nigeria, the Federal Government is on the verge of inaugurating Council for Small and Medium scale Enterprises in Nigeria (SMEs).   This was revealed yesterday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Job Creations and SMEs, Tola Adekunle-Johnson, […]

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Airtel assures Nigerians of 5G, mobile money services

by on November 23, 2023 0

AIRTEL has assured Nigerians of better 5G offerings and improved mobile money service through its Smartcash PSB.   Speaking in Lagos, during a media interaction, Head of B2B Sales, Smartcash PSB, Judith Osiobe, said the service is to ensure financial inclusion on a global scale.    “We recently launched the Smartcash Remittance Service that offers competitive […]

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Telecoms operators mandated to improve telephony services

by on November 23, 2023 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, said that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable as he called for industry collaboration to make this a reality.     Maida, who spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with chief executive officers in […]

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20 drivers pitch for honours at Bolt Accelerator Programme

by on November 17, 2023 0

By Shola Olushola IN a monumental leap toward entrepreneurial excellence, Bolt, the leading African ride-hailing operator proudly unveils the top 20 finalists, who have been inducted into the two-week Bootcamp phase of Bolt Den marking a significant milestone in empowering drivers on their entrepreneurial journey. The virtual induction ceremony was held on November 8, 2023, […]

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Maida gets Senate’s confirmation to lead NCC

by on November 16, 2023 0

By Shola Olushola THE Senate yesterday in Abuja, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was confirmed by the Senate during its plenary session where it adopted a report of the Senate Committee on Communications that screened Maida […]

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Guiding entrepreneurs towards leadership excellence: The Nest’s mission and Dr. Emmanuel Toye Sobande’ international merit award

by on November 2, 2023 0

IN the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, operational proficiency alone is no longer sufficient to ensure an enterprise’s success. While technical expertise is crucial, true leadership demands a unique set of skills, ones that can navigate through shifting trends and inspire teams to reach new heights. This need for strategic leadership was recently underscored […]

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