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- 21 Feb 2019
AfDB Begins Electricity Cooperative Feasibility Studies in Nigeria, Ethiopia
The African Development Bank has kicked off a feasibility study to explore the potential of electricity cooperative business models in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The effort is part of the Bank’s goal of…
- 5 Dec 2015
#Electricity: Leveraging Gas to Power Nigeria
In order for any country to experience sustainable growth, there is an underlying need for consistent, affordable, and environmentally-friendly energy. Electricity plays a fundamental role in the…
- 17 Mar 2026
ATCIS Urges FG to Ensure Safety of Consumers Data
Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) non-profit consumer rights group dedicated to protecting the rights, interests, and welfare of telecommunications…
- 24 Apr 2024
ALTON, ATCON Urge FG to Address Telecoms Industry Challenges
The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), representing Mobile Network Operators and telecommunication…
- 5 Jan 2016
High Electricity Bills Stifling e-Commerce Sector Growth - Experts
Operators of e-commerce companies have identified costly electricity charges as a deterrent to investment and business development in Nigeria. This is coming as the Association of Nigerian…
- 30 Aug 2021
ICPC Tackles Estimated Billings, Illegal Sales of Meters
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to tackle corruption – estimated billings, illegal sales of meters among others – in the power sector. This was…
- 15 Aug 2019
FG May Pay ‘Failed Investors’ N736Bn to Repossess Discos
Federal government is considering repossession of 10 electricity distribution firms as one of the options to rescue the nation’s beleaguered electricity industry. According to the Punch, this…
- 9 Apr 2012
Substandard ICT Products and their Effects
The use and sale of substandard mobile phones in the country telecommunications space have been increasing to the extent that it has become a menace as it affects quality of service among other…
- 29 Dec 2014
Consumers May Pay More for Goods, Services in 2015 - LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have expressed anxiety on the possibility of consumers paying more for goods and services in 2015.…
- 15 Jun 2016
Ikeja Electricity Launches Network Monitoring for Safety
To further strengthen its commitment towards ensuring the safety of lives and properties, Ikeja Electric, Nigeria’s biggest electricity distribution company, has launched its novel Network Safety…
- 9 Nov 2017
Nigeria Requires Immediate Reform In Telecom Sector To Unleash Industry 4.0- Teniola
Olusola Teniola is the president, Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON); providing industrial leadership in steering the association' collaborations with government, civic…
- 7 Nov 2023
Aminu Maida to Lead Discussions at AfriTECH 3.0
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will deliver the keynote address at the third edition of the Africa Tech Alliance…
- 19 Feb 2016
NiRA @10: Domain Name & the Growth of Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association, (NiRA) in its 10th year anniversary has continued to emphasize on leveraging .ng domain name as part of indices to galvanise the nation’s digital…
- 9 Jun 2020
NITRA Felicitates With Danbatta Over Reappointment As EVC, NCC
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) has congratulated Professor Umar GarbaDanbatta the Executive Vice Chairman EVC/CEO of the nation’s regulatory body, the Nigerian…
- 3 Jan 2022
Report Bribe-Seeking Officials, DisCos Tell Power Users
The 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) under the aegis of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) have urged customers to report bribe-seeking officials while also not…
- 3 Dec 2021
NCC, ALTON back 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue…
- 19 Apr 2016
Ikeja Electric Reacts to Labour Picket On Facilities
Ikeja Electric has condemned the picketing of its facilities by Labour Unions, warning that consumers living within its network could experience long periods of darkness if the disruptive protests…
- 20 Apr 2010
Nigeria is Ripe for ICT Valley-Olufade
Toyin Olufade is president, Association of Nigeria Courier Operators (Anco). He is also the managing director and chief executive officer of Swift Couriers Limited and has been in the courier…
- 9 Feb 2025
NEMSA, NAICOM Sign Agreement to Boost Electrical Safety, Insurance
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Commission to enhance electrical safety compliance in residential, commercial,…
- 3 Jul 2023
Zinox to Invest $250M on Renewable Energy, Retrain Over 500 Nigerian Engineers Nationwide
Zinox Technologies Limited, one of Africa’s leading integrated technology group, has unveiled a plan to invest over $250,000,000 after years of research, test running of durable and cost efficient…
- 30 Nov 2021
2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue to Hold @Welcome Centre Hotels
The 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue has been slated to hold at Adam’s Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos by 9am. This is coming as the Nigerian…
- 28 Sept 2010
Checking the Influx of Counterfeit Mobile Phones
The use and sale of substandard mobile phones in the country telecommunications space have been increasing to the extent that it has become a menace as it affects quality of service among other…
- 1 Oct 2016
ATCON Honours Danbatta, Lists Six Key Requests
Members of the Association of Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ATCON) on Friday in Lagos, organised a special reception in honour of Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the…
- 31 Jan 2025
NATCOMS Says 50 Percent Tariff Hike Excessive, Votes for 10
Telecom subscribers under the aegis of National Association of Telecom Subscribers in Nigeria (NATCOMS) said it may head to court to challenge the 50 percent tariff hike approved for the telecom…
- 11 Feb 2025
Suspend 50 Percent Telecom Tariff Hike, Reps Urge NCC
House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to suspend the recent 50 per cent hike in telecommunication tariffs. The lawmakers cited the economic…
- 8 Dec 2021
Danbatta to keynote 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
All is now set for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue holding on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Adam’s Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos by 9am with the…
- 7 Jul 2022
OY-ITC AND NTA Partners AFROAGRICEXPO LLC to Host Non-Oil Exports Show and Exhibition in Houston
The Organization of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC) and Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) - Television Enterprises (TVE), the Federation of Agricultural Commodities Association of…
- 18 Jan 2010
NCC Leadership: Big Wigs Race to Occupy Ndukwe’s Seat
Less than three months to the end of the legendary two term 10-year tenure of Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), about 10 distinguished Nigerians are…
- 11 May 2009
Telcos Adopt Alternative Power, Cut Cost by 40%
Telecom operators have adopted the use of alternative and renewable power solutions leveraging on its capacity to save them up to 40 percent on operational cost to power site, Nigeria…
- 30 Jun 2018
CPC Deliberates on Regulatory Policies to Protect eConsumers
Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has said it would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliberate on government’s regulatory policies to protect e-consumer to enlighten them on their rights.…