Tag: ICT
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FG to set up ICT Development Bank – Shittu
Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu has said plans are underway by the federal government to set up an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Bank in bid to promote and encourage young entrepreneurs and to provide funding for the ICT industry. The minister disclosed this in Yenagoa at the weekend during the launch of the…
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FG inaugurates National Steering Committee on Development of Nanotechnology
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) on Tuesday inaugurated National Steering Committee on Nanotechnology development to produce policy that would guide Nanotechnology operation in the country. The FMST Minister, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said the committee would need to engage in aggressive public awareness on Nanotechnology in all states of the Federation. Nanotechnology is…
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ICT sector has huge potential to accelerate Nigeria’s development -Shittu
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications says the country needs to leverage on the huge potential it has with Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for the country’s development. Shittu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a news briefing on the proposed Nigerian Communications and Technology Summit scheduled to hold in London from April…
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Association plans special documentation of 100 ICT companies
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says it is putting in place special documentation of 100 leading ICT companies and personalities in the sector. According to the association, the compendium will shape the future of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country. The President of ATCON, Mr Olusola Teniola made this known…
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Communications ministry to partner computer manufacturers on system repairs
The Ministry of Communications in collaboration with Certified Computer Manufacturers of Nigeria (CCMON) is proposing to establish System Repairs and Service Centre to repair locally made computers in the ministry. The centre will later be set up in other Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs). A statement by the Director of Press in the ministry, Mrs…
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U.S. ICT university to boost ICT in Adamawa
Prof. Victor Mbarika, the President, Board of Trustees, ICT University American Foundation has expressed determination of the university to boost ICT in Adamawa. Mbarika made the pledge on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa in Yola. He said that the ICT network would include e-book library for the…
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UNN signs MoU with Huawei to establish ICT academy
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HUAWEI, a Chinese ICT company to establish an ICT Academy. In his remarks during the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, who signed on behalf of the institution, said the Huawei Academy Programme would benefit both staff…
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Data service: NITDA, local data hosting firms to set appropriate standards
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it is working with local data hosting firms to set appropriate service level requirements and standards for data service provisioning. Dr Isa Pantami, Director-General of the agency said this on Monday, while calling on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as private organizations to patronize…
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Finally: Microsoft Nigeria gets new GM, Akin Banuso
After operating in the country since 2016 without a General Manager (GM), Microsoft has ended its search and finally announced Akin Banuso as new GM for Nigeria. Akin Banuso, who is replacing Kabelo Makwane who left the Company late 2016, is coming on board with a good portfolio, after holding various senior positions within the…
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Lagos inaugurates Herbert Macaulay e-Library
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday inaugurated Herbert Macaulay e-Library in Yaba, Lagos. Ambode expressed the hoped that the e-library would increase access to all materials that would boost literacy, reading culture and ICT compliance in the state. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, urged the people to…