Tag: ICT
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Expert advice: 4 ways Nigeria can ensure tech boosts development
An expert at the London School of Economics and Australian National University has presented four ways governments can ensure technology boosts development, which TheNewsGuru, after strong consideration, is of the opinion that the Nigerian government should adapt to boost development in the country. Dr George Barker and a team of other experts, in ICT-centric economic…
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Intels donates computers to children with disability
Intels Nigeria, an oil and gas logistics firm, has donated 12 computers with access to broadband internet to children with disabilities. Ngozi Kingsley-Opara, Intels’ ICT Training Specialist, said in a statement that the beneficiaries were pupils of Compassion Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “The children of the centre are also currently undergoing ICT training to…
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Q/A: FG mulls new national technology council
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said plans are underway by the federal government to set up a national technology and innovation council to cater for technological advancement in the country. Vice President Osinbajo stated this in an interview with journalists at Co-Creation Hub during his visit to ICT/Innovation hubs/companies in Lagos on Tuesday.…
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We’re committed to carrying out reforms in ICT sector – Minister
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, says the ICT Roadmap, if well implemented, will facilitate the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. The Minister expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to the reform of ICT sector in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the…
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NITDA trains Northwestern women on ICT
National Information Development Agency (NITDA) has trained 111 Northwestern women on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Jigawa, the agency’s Director General, Dr Isa Pantami, said on Sunday. Pantami made the disclosure at the closing ceremony of the training in Dutse. He said the beneficiaries were drawn from seven states of North West. He added…
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Smart cities initiative not a mirage, says FG
The Federal Government says it is committed to its plan to create smart cities in the country, saying Nigerians should not be pessimistic about the move. The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, who at smart cities multi-stakeholders summit last year said the government planned to create smart cities in order to reshape the way…
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Over 10,500 business transactions carried out daily at Computer Village – CAPDAN
About 10,500 business transactions are carried out daily at the Computer Village in Lagos, Mr Ahmed Ojikutu, the President of Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) has said. Ojikutu disclosed this on Friday saying that these transactions were carried out by about 25,000 traders in 3,500 shops. “These business transactions are carried…
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MTN makes part payments of N330bn SIM cards fine
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that MTN has paid N165 billion out of the N330 billion fine imposed on it due to its inability to disconnect improperly registered SIM cards. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC said this on Monday in Abuja when MTN Group, led by its Chairman in Nigeria, Dr…
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ICT expert advises Smartphone users to be familiar with security features
Mr Nosa Igiebor, a Mobile Engineer with Microsoft Nigeria, has advised Smartphone users to familiarise themselves with security features in their phones to safeguard them against hackers or theft. Igiebor gave the advice on Friday in Abuja that users should also visit the official Android website to learn more about their phones and the security…
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ICT has overtaken oil, gas in job creation – Atiku
Mr Samuel Atiku, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to adequately exploit the potential of ICT to develop the youth and create more employment. Atiku, Head of Research, BudgiT, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the government could include youth-driven, ICT-based programmes in its…