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- 10 Apr 2022
Senate Passes Copyright Bill to Boost Creative Industry
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Copyright Act, Cap C28 LFN, 2004 and Enact the Copyright Act to Provide for the Regulation, Protection and Administration of…
- 9 May 2018
NCC, Telcos to Face Senate over Dropped Calls, Unsolicited SMSes
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and telecommunication operators have been invited to face the senate committee on communications over the issue of unsolicited adverts and dropped calls.…
- 22 Jun 2022
Senate Probes Shell Over Alleged Joint Venture Breach
The Senate, on Wednesday, constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) over non-compliance with the Petroleum Act and breach of the Joint Venture…
- 21 Oct 2021
INEC Seeks Unrestrictive Power for ICT Innovation
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the National Assembly to grant it power to determine the kind of technology to be deployed during elections. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,…
- 8 Dec 2021
Finance Bill Seeks Mandatory TIN to Operate Bank Accounts in Nigeria
The Finance Bill 2021, which is currently being considered by the senate, has made it mandatory for banks to demand the Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) from their customers. The Senate, on…
- 16 Nov 2023
NITDA Assures Gombe State of Improved Collaboration on Digital Literacy Initiatives
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has assured Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State of a strengthened collaboration in…
- 10 Jun 2022
Buhari Inaugurates Council on e-government
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital…
- 1 Jun 2022
ATCON Sets June 9 for its Conference on Actualization of National Broadband Target of 70%
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced Thursday, June 9, 2022 as date for one of its flagship events – National Strategic Mobilization for the Actualization…
- 18 Sept 2020
Manfa, ANSICTA Boss Pledges to Collaborate with NITDA for Establishment of Zonal Office in Anambra State
Mr Theo Manfa, managing director/chief executive officer, Anambra State Information and Communication Technology Agency, (ANSICTA) has hinted that they are ready to collaborate with National…
- 1 Oct 2019
Pantami Inaugurates ICT Innovation Hub in Gombe
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communication Technology, on Monday, inaugurated an ICT innovation hub for the training of youths on phone repairs, and computer literacy in Gombe state. The Minister said…
- 14 Oct 2021
Technology Vital Tool to Combating Insecurity – DG NITDA
With the advent of artificial intelligence, automated vehicles and drones amongst many other hi-tech innovations in fighting war, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National…
- 24 Sept 2015
Rector Commends Etisalat Over Youth Initiative
Prof. Dalhatu Yahaya, rector, Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, has lauded Nigeria’s leading telecommunications operator, Etisalat for its commitment to the development of Nigerian youths through its…
- 18 Nov 2021
National Traditional Council Benefits from NITDA’s Capacity Building
In recognition of the significant role of traditional institutions as custodians of cultural values in the country, the staff of the National Traditional Council for Traditional Rulers in Nigeria…