The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an efficient, accessible, and competitive telecommunications industry in Nigeria. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, made this commitment during the launch of a two-day public inquiry into three key regulatory instruments. He emphasized the Commission’s consultative approach to ensure inclusivity in regulatory development….
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licences for operators in three specific categories, effective May 17, 2024. Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, announced that the affected categories are the Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence, the Interconnect Exchange Licence, and the Value-Added Service Aggregator Licence. This suspension aims…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco International to enhance skills development and implement national training programs aimed at nurturing new talent while reskilling and upskilling existing professionals to meet future demands. Dr. Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa, the Director General of NITDA, and Clayton Naidoo, Cisco’s…
The Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, David Ajang, has delivered a cautionary message urging Nigerians to uphold human values while integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies into daily life. Speaking during a homily at St. John Catholic Church in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, Bishop Ajang emphasized the importance of maintaining humanity in the face of…
Four individuals associated with the popular social media platform TikTok have been formally charged with spreading false information. This action follows their apprehension subsequent to the filming of a fabricated robbery scene outside a police station in coastal Kenya, as reported by local media outlets. The incident, which garnered significant attention globally through social media…
In a recent address at a convened stakeholders meeting spearheaded by the House of Representatives committee on Power, Sanusi Garba, the Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), underscored the necessity of a staggering N3.2 trillion subsidy injection to revert the recent surge in electricity tariffs. Garba underscored the insufficiency of current investments in…
By Afolabi motunrayo A. D22/Mac0043 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Virtual Reality (VR) offers a simulated experience that utilizes pose tracking and 3D near-eyes displays, providing users with an immersive sense of a virtual world. Widely utilized in aviation, military, and manufacturing industries, VR is a powerful tool for training and…
In a press announcement, the Ekiti State Government revealed its ambitious plan to allocate N600 million for power interventions in the upcoming year, as outlined by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Niyi Adebayo. The disclosure occurred during the presentation of the N159.5 billion budget, aptly named the “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development”…
In the latest news, Russian content creator Alex Burkan is bringing your fantasy gearhead dreams to life. He’s not just upgrading his cosplay game; he’s constructing a real-life Iron Man suit complete with repulsors, an exoskeleton, and firepower that would impress even Pepper Potts. This isn’t Burkan’s first dive into sci-fi tech – he holds…
Google latest smart phone the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are using AI feature to help alter people’s expressions in photographs. AI technologies are now evolving in our daily lives. From Voice-activated virtual assistants, to recommendation systems, self-driving cars, AI-powered healthcare applications ana AI face alteration are becoming more common. With AI evolution Google’s…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has deployed 103 mini-grids across the country under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Managing Director and Chief Executive of REA, Ahmed Salihijo during the 10th Mini Grid roundtable discussion, held virtually on Wednesday in Abuja said the agency was committed to bridging the energy access gap in Nigeria. He…
Japan has on Thursday commenced the release of treated waste water from its nuclear plant at Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said it’s expecting to release about 200 to 210 cubic meters of treated water before Friday and a total of 7800 cubic meters over a period of 17days. The…
Paid users of social media company X known as Twitter can now hide their verification checkmarks as part of the company’s rebranding exercise. Elon Musk’s twitter had introduced paid verification when it relaunched its Twitter Blue. The service network was renamed to XBlue during the ongoing rebranding exercise. According to the company, it has its…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says investigation reveals that some staff of NHS Lanarkshire have been sharing information of their patients through an unauthorized WhatsApp group. Patients’ addresses, names, and phone numbers were reported to have been transmitted 500 times by 26 NHS Lanarkshire employees, as well as photographs and videos containing clinical information. According…
Google has partnered with Verve, allowing Nigerian users to use Verve cards for purchases on the Google Play Store with the Naira currency. With this collaboration, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria, and these transactions will be conducted in the local currency, Naira. This means that the transactions will be treated as local transactions…
Effective subscriptions for the internet across mobile, fixed and VOIP networks in Nigeria rose to 159.5 million in May this year. According to the latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), this represents an 8.6% growth when distinguished from the 158.2 million recorded in April. The NCC’s data reveals that the mobile…
Twitter’s Chief Executive, Elon Musk, said that the microblogging site recorded a 3.5% increase in active usage in the last week. Coming at a time Mark Zuckerberg launched the Twitter-like app, Threads, data released by Musk showed that Twitter was not affected by the hype of its new opponent platform which crossed 100 million signups…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Nairaxi, a privately-owned organization, has announced its plans to digitize the transportation sector in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. This initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the FCT authorities and other state governments that are willing to partner with Nairaxi to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal…
