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- 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…
- 10 Jan 2013
Nasarawa to Boost State Power Supply with N5Bn
Umar Tanko Al-makura, governor of Nasarawa State has said the state government would invest N5 billion on the construction of a power substation in Lafia to boost electricity supply. Al-makura, who…
- 22 Apr 2024
NASENI, Nasarawa State, Firm to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant in North-Central Geo-political Zone
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to collaborate with Nasarawa state government and Bobtrack Tractors, a division of Saint Bob Motors Limited to start the…
- 4 Jul 2019
NFVCB Boss Calls on Nasarawa to Harness Opportunities in Film Industry
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board ((NFVCB) has called on Engr. Abdullahi Sule , governor of Nasarawa State, to establish Nasarawa State Film…
- 20 May 2015
PDP, APC Govs Unite Against Jonathan, Asks FG to Account for $20Bn Oil Money
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has asked , Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, coordinating minister of the Economy and minister of Finance, to account for $20 billion oil revenue. The governors insisted…
- 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…
- 25 May 2017
NUJ Battles Al Makura Govt. over Breeze FM Demolition
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded an unconditional apology and compensation from the Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Al Makura for the demolition of a radio station, Breeze FM, 99.9,…
- 25 Sept 2022
NCC Urges NSSB to Create Awareness about Digital Literacy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged the Nasarawa State Scholarship Board (NSSB) to support the NCC in creating awareness about the intervention projects of the Commission…
- 7 Dec 2020
Funmi Iyanda Discusses Almajiri Child Rights On Episode 6 of Public Eye
“The entire society needs to wake up to the fact that it is dangerous to let these Almajiri children remain on the streets.”- Mr Yakubu Lamal on Public Eye. On Sunday, December 6th, 2020, Funmi…
- 16 May 2015
Ex-Governors Have N172Bn Cases of Fraud- Punch
Saturday Punch has revealed that over N172 billion fraud cases are pending against some senators-elect who were formerly governors. Over 15 ex-governors won senate seats in the March 28 election with…
- 27 Jan 2016
Global Business, Government Leaders to Speak at Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016
The events’ arm of the foremost International socio economics news magazine, The Economist Events has concluded plans to hold the 11th edition of the annual Nigeria Summit. Slated for Monday, March 7…
- 24 Oct 2023
States Need to Invest in ICT Parks to Drive Digital Skills Acquisition- Karl Toriola
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria has called on states in Nigeria to invest in ICT parks and create economic clusters to stimulate sub-national collaboration and accelerate…
- 19 Oct 2020
NCC, NITDA DG, Others Confirmed Attendance of CEO Impact Forum
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 15 Jan 2020
NITDA Empowers 100 Women on Application of ICT Tools
The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, has begun training of 100 women in the North Central zone on application of ICT tools for small scale businesses and entrepreneurship.…
- 13 Jul 2010
MTN Naira Splash Competition Makes More Nigerians Millionaires
MTN Nigeria’s ongoing 2010 World Cup Naira Splash Competition has produced yet another set of millionaires. Thirteen MTN customers who won N2 million each were presented with their cheques at…
- 8 Jun 2009
Nassarawa Connects 29 LGAs to Consolidate e-Governance
Alhaji Aliyu Akwe Doma, executive governor of Nassarawa State, has made good his promise to connect all the 13 local government areas and 16 development areas to the Internet in order to properly…
- 17 Nov 2017
Nasarawa Adopts e-payment for Corps Members Payment
The Nasarawa State Government is to use e-payment system to pay N5, 000 monthly allowance to corps members serving in government establishments in the state. Mr Samuel Akala, the Special Adviser to…
- 7 Oct 2020
Presidency Hails Zinox as Nigeria’s Pride
The Presidency has hailed the landmark strides of Zinox Technologies Ltd., a foremost indigenous technology giant, describing the company as Nigeria’s technology behemoth. This was disclosed by Femi…
- 16 Jun 2008
e-Tourism Workshop Charts Way Forward in Abuja
Stakeholders in the tourism industry will seek ways of charting developmental frontiers for the industry even as the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation in collaboration…
- 25 Apr 2013
FG Doles Out N5.7Bn to 2011 Post Election Violence Victims
Federal government has approved the release of a total sum of N5,7 billion to nine states of the federation for direct disbursement to those who suffered losses of properties, means of…
- 5 Aug 2019
NITDA Launches 5 New Regulatory Instruments
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched five new regulatory instruments to address fundamental issues in Nigeria’s ICT sector. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami,…
- 22 Sept 2014
NCCT Urges NIPOST to Leverage PAV for Services
The National Council on Communication Technology (NCCT) urged the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to leverage on existing Public Access Venues (PAV) infrastructure around the country to deploy its…
- 22 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Adjourns Naira Redesign Policy Case to March 3
The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed March 3 for judgment in the suits filled by some State Governors against the Federal Government over the cashless policy by the CBN in old Naira note withdrawal.…
- 1 Apr 2015
Men Who Made Buhari’s Victory Possible
The significance of Muhammadu Buhari’s victory is underlined by the fact that this will be the first in the history of Nigeria’s electoral process when an incumbent president is defeated. It was no…
- 19 Oct 2021
FG Begin Collection of Biometrics of School Children for Meal Programme
Nigeria is creating a database of children’s biometrics ostensibly to increase transparency in a school meals scheme. The National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) aims to have a win-win…
- 11 Nov 2024
Echefu Launches LUFT TV, another Pay TV after Failed TSTV Project
Bright Echefu, founder of Telecom Satellites Limited (TSTV), has announced the launch of LUFT TV, a new pay TV service, years after his initial venture, TSTV, left many subscribers in limbo. Echefu…
- 29 Mar 2022
ALTON Warns of Imminent Telecom Blackout In 11 States
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed its concern about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi state as a result of disputes…
- 7 Sept 2020
ICT Impact CEO Forum Holds November 27
Most of the best Nigerian CEO in the information and communications sub-sector will gather at the 2020 edition of the ICT Impact CEO Forum scheduled to hold November 27 at the Prestigious Oriental…
- 16 Sept 2019
2019 Argungu Polo Tournament Wraps Up, As Fayrouz Supports The Cultural Fete
As part of the events leading up to the 2020 edition of the Argungu Fishing Festival, a special polo tournament was organized by the Kebbi State Government in partnership with Fayrouz. The premium…
- 12 Oct 2015
2nd Ministerial List: Buhari Ponders over Nominees, to Calm Frayed nerves
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly weighing options on the next batch of nominees, as last minutes of intense horse-trading and lobbying are ongoing in the affected states. It was learnt that…