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...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreAIRTEL 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...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreBy 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,...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreIN 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...
Read MoreTHE National Association of Computing Students across all Nigeria Universities with over 300,000 members has conferred a national award of Champion of Nigeria Digital Economy on the MD/CEO of New Horizons, Tim Akano. At a well-attended NACOS yearly conference that took place at Nile University, Abuja, the student leadership described Akano as one of...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso IN a remarkable display of resilience and untapped potential, a rising generation of young women in Nigeria is boldly taking centre stage in the global tech industry. The digital age and the transformative power of the Internet have opened the doors to new opportunities, with the Vbank Women in Tech programme...
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