Category: Technology
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NCC surpasses revenue projection, records N150bn spectrum fees
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021. The Commission said that it had recorded over N150 billion from this revenue source within the five months of the year. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.…
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UK Diplomat meets Nigeria’s Attorney General over Twitter ban
United Kingdom Diplomat, Ms. Catriona Laing, who is the High Commissioner of Great Britain in Nigeria on Thursday met with Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The meeting which lasted for almost an hour discussed bilateral issues relating to amongst others the suspension of Twitter in the country. Malami said…
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UniIlorin wins zonal CODET competition
The University of Ilorin has won the just concluded Committee of Deans Of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities (CODET) Students Project Competition for the North Central geo-political Zone. The CODET is a forum that provides a platform for the Deans of Engineering and Technology in Nigerian Universities to meet, discuss and share ideas on…
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Ikeja Computer village set for relocation to N40bn ICT Business Park
Coalition of Association in Computer Village (CACOVI) has launched the relocation campaign of Ikeja Computer Village to the N40 billion Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Business Park at Katangowa, Lagos State. Relocation of the Ikeja Computer village to the N40bn ICT Business Park started with a ceremony on Wednesday in conjunction with Sterling Alternative Finance,…
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NITDA launches National Public Key Infrastructure for communications’ safety
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced operations of the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) to ensure safety of communication services online. Mrs Hadiza Umar, the Head, Cooperate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, said this on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja. Umar said that the commencement of the NPKI was unveiled…
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Again, FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for the National Identification Number -Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) data verification untill July, 26, 2021. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr IKechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),in Abuja. The statement co-signed by Mr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications,…
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Founders of TeamApt selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Co-Founders of TeamApt, Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike have been selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs at the 16th virtual International Selection Panel (ISP). The ISP is the culmination of a rigorous multi-step selection process to identify high-impact entrepreneurs, who have demonstrated the potential to leverage Endeavor’s resources and mentorship to create large-scale wealth and jobs. They’re…
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INEC begins continuous voter registration online
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, resumed the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online, ahead of the 2023 general elections. The online registration, which has commenced nationwide, is being done through the commission’s registration portal https://cvr.inecnigeria.org. The schedule of appointments for online registrants and physical CVR, at INEC state and local government offices nationwide…
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Google funds hub for disbursement of $100,000 fund to startups in Africa
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) on Thursday announced a partnership with Google for Startups to lead the disbursement of the Black Founders Fund Africa. The fund would provide grants and technical support to early-stage startups in Africa to grow their companies and create meaningful impact in their communities. Mr Bosun Tijani, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
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Popular antivirus software creator, John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona, a government official confirmed on Wednesday. Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon’s extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges. Security personnel at…