Communications and Digital economy

The  Board and Management staff of Nigerian Communications Satellite(NIGCOMSAT) have resolved to re-validate the company’s vision to properly align with the realities of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity and with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) demands.   In a communique read at the end of the two-day retreat held at …

Bukola Afeni The Director of Research Estimates and Library Services, Dr Adegboyega Karim of the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has sought collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security. Karim …

Bukola Afeni As part of plans to ensure a secure and fair result in the upcoming Presidential Election, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as the 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline. This will enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria …

  Bukola Afeni A group, Kano North Renaissance (KNR), has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for his outstanding work in the Nigerian digital economy. They also congratulated him on his recent emergence as the regulator of the year at the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved operational licenses for 67 new broadcast stations in Nigeria. Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission,  NBC, Balarabe Ilelah  disclosed this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the achievements of the commission. Ilelah said President Buhari has approved hundreds of broadcast licenses, noting that it is a demonstration …

By Yusuf  Yusuf  “People who end up being first don’t actually set out to be first, they set out to do something they love”. Thus, creating a lasting legacy for themselves. The pioneer National commissioner/Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria Data Protection bureau, is one man who have risen through …

Bukola Afeni The Federal Government has charged African countries to serve as change agents in implementing the Postal development plan. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof  Isa Pantami stated this while unveiling the Universal Postal Union (UPU) operational readiness for E-commerce and readiness start-up project workshop for the …

Bukola Afeni The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has named the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta as its Special Ambassador. This is part of its renewed war against narcotics and use of other dangerous substances leading to addiction in the country.   …

Wunmi Semudara The Nigeria House of Representatives has begun a thorough investigation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Government of China on an optic fibre project worth $475M. The House also urged Galaxy Backbone Limited and the Ministry of Finance, …

Bukola Afeni The  Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has received an ambassadorial badge from the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. The Ambassadorial badge came in recognition of his effort toward entrenching a …

Bukola Afeni  D-8 countries have an enormous opportunity to leverage available capacities in technological advancements across the bloc to grow the SME markets which will contribute to boosting member countries’ GDP and impact livelihoods, said the D-8 Health and Social Protection Programm(D-8 HSP). The Global Director D-8 HSP Dr Ado …

Bukola Afeni The Minister Of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof  Isa Ali Pantami has called on the newly inaugurated member of the Digital Economy industry working group to ensure that the digital economy agenda is achieved through their efforts in line with the desire of President Muhammadu Buhari.   The Minister …

Bukola Afeni The Minister  of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, said over 863,372 citizens has benefited from digital skills programmes of the Federal Government. While stating that the ministry has agreed with leading global companies like Microsoft and Huawei, to train millions of Nigerians. He announced …

Bukola Afeni The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami said the ICT sector has attracted the largest foreign investors to the country. Pantami made this known while addressing journalists at the launching of the National Digital Economy Policy and strategy (NDEPS)  in Abuja. He also …

Bukola Afeni As part of the celebration to mark World Post Day, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has commenced,  Road Shows and awareness creation to celebrate the day across the State Postal Offices. The State Postal Offices across the country also organized Customer Forums to appreciate loyal customers for their consistent …

Bukola Afeni The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps has assured members of staff that he is committed to improving staff welfare as well as taking the NYSC to greater heights. He stated this while the staff members celebrated the 19th Director General of the Scheme, Brigadier General …

 Bukola Afeni Nigeria has been re elected as a council member of the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations specialised agency that oversees global telecommunications operations. Nigeria will serve on the Council again from 2023-2026. The election of Nigeria and other countries, on Monday, October 3, 2022, into different regional …

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has approved the appointment of Barrister Bulus Samuila Yakub as acting Post Master General of the Federation. This announcement followed the suspension of Dr Ismail Adebayo Adewusi from office. Bulus who holds a Bachelor in Law Degree …

Bukola Afeni The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta has commended four retiring staffs of the commission. The commission made the disclosure in a statement signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Director Public Affairs.  They received encomiums from the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief …

Bukola Afeni The attention of NIPOST management has been drawn to the trending report with the headline “Buhari Sacks Postmaster General” alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sacked the Postmaster General (PMG) of the Federation, Dr Ismail Adebayo Adewusi. NIPOST wishes to state that the purported news is false, …