By Bimbo Akinola IN a major boost to technology education and digital innovation in Nigeria, New Horizons Systems Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of the US-based global ICT training organization, New Horizons Worldwide, has commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT facility at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. The facility, named the Elder (Dr.) I.C. Egbuta ICT Centre,...
Read MoreBy Bimbo Akinola OURANOS Technologies Limited has strengthened its board with the appointment of Tajudeen Ahmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. The company also announced the appointment of Omokunbi Adeoti and Olalekan Olabode as non-executive directors, in a move aimed at reinforcing its governance structure and strategic oversight....
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso RESIDENTS of Akute and surrounding communities now have direct access to world-class technology training following the launch of a new retail center by New Horizons Nigeria. The newly commissioned center, strategically located in Akute, is expected to serve learners and professionals across Alagbado, Ajuwon, Matogun, Lambe, Ojodu-Berger, Isheri, Giwa, Iju-Ishaga,...
Read MoreBy Shola Adeshola NEW Horizons Nigeria and the Redeemed College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) have formally sealed a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration further underscores New Horizons’ commitment to driving digital transformation and preparing Nigerian students for global competitiveness in the Fourth Industrial Revolution...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country as the rising incidents of avoidable fibre cuts resulting from negligence will no longer be excused, noting that offenders risk prosecution...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso WHILE Nigeria’s push toward 5G and expanded mobile connectivity continues to dominate headlines, a new report revealed that the quality of telephone signals might be doing more than just buffering videos but actively draining users’ battery and damaging devices. The study, titled: “The Real Mobile Experience,” prepared by Ookla on...
Read MoreBy Sola Ishola IN line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The Framework is the...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso STARTUPS in Nigeria and other parts of Africa raised $3.2 billion funding in 2025 with energy, fintech players dictating the pace. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, the $3.2 billion showed a 40 per cent year-over-year increase and a decisive rebound from two consecutive years of contraction. The...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians of improved telephony services in 2026, stressing that all hands are on deck to turn things around for the sector. NCC in a document, titled: “2026: Delivering Better Quality of Experience to the Nigerian Consumer,” and signed by the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it would hold telecoms operators accountable to ensure significant improvement in consumers’ experience. As such, NCC said it expected operators to invest deliberately in expansion, capacity and resilience; reduce avoidable outages while strengthening incident response plans and ensure transparent communication with consumers during service disruptions. The telecom...
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