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- 29 Jul 2020
Galaxy Backbone States Role in NICTIB Phase II Loan to Nigeria
Galaxy Backbone has clarified its role in the ‘$400m’ loan for the National Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) Phase II project as technology implementation…
- 3 Jan 2017
Relocating NigComSat, NITDA, Others: A Step 15 Years Backward- NCS
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advised the Federal Government to ditch the idea of moving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) agencies: National Information and Development Agency…
- 7 Dec 2022
Stakeholders Urge INEC to Partner NCC, Galaxy Backbone, Others to Improve Broadband Connectivity in Remote Areas
Stakeholders in information and communications technology have urged Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) to work closely with the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone,…
- 17 Apr 2020
Galaxy Backbone Continues To Strengthen Unified Digital Communications In Government
In the last two weeks of the Federal Government shut down of business and social operations in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos & Ogun States due to the global pandemic of the Corona Virus…
- 2 Aug 2018
Galaxy Backbone Completes Phase One of NICTIB at Federal Secretariats
Galaxy Backbone has completed the phase one of National ICT Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) Project of the Federal Secretariats across the country. The phase two of the project is on-going…
- 4 Apr 2024
Nigeria Plans AI Strategy Workshop for National Development
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said Nigeria is set to hold the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Workshop from April 15 to 18, 2024, in Abuja. Dr.…
- 25 May 2009
Galaxy Backbone Gets Partners for Nicep Forum
Galaxy Backbone partners National Economic Council and Nigeria Governors’ Forum on 3rd Public Sector ICT Infrastructure Forum, a 2-day stakeholders’ meeting on National Information…
- 12 Aug 2022
FG Urges NITDA, NCC, Galaxy Backbone to Support Innovations of Nigerian Champions @ WSIS
The Federal Government has directed the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Galaxy Backbone Limited and Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to collaborate with the seven…
- 22 Feb 2024
Tinubu Appoints New Executives for NCC, Galaxy Backbone, NIGCOMSAT
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 executive heads across the Nigerian Communications Commission, Galaxy Backbone Limited, and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, all…
- 7 Jul 2013
UN Award is Icing on 1 Gov.net-Ilukwe
Management of Galaxy Backbone, an ICT services provider under the federal ministry of communications has said that the recent United Nations award as best in the-Whole-of-Government Approach in the…
- 30 Jan 2020
Abubakar says Galaxy Backbone Position to Lead Digital Inclusion
Galaxy Backbone Limited was uniquely built as a national resource to lead country-wide digital inclusion drive, says Professor Muhammad Abubakar, the MD/CEO . Abubakar was a guest speaker at the 2020…
- 2 Jan 2020
Muhammed Abubakar Resumes As Galaxy Backbone CEO
In an attempt to strengthen the vision of the Federal Government and the Ministry Of Communications & Digital Economy to create a digital economy in the nation, President Muhammed Buhari, GCFR,…
- 3 Nov 2008
NCC Cedes Internet Facility at Federal Secretariat to Galaxy Backbone
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week in Abuja, ceded a multimillion naira Internet project installed at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, to Galaxy Backbone Plc, to manage and sustain…
- 24 Oct 2019
NCC, Galaxy Backbone Strengthen Ties on Digital Connectivity
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently visited the headquarters of Galaxy Backbone Limited in Abuja to strengthen inter-agency synergy and collaboration towards deepening connectivity for…
- 10 Jun 2019
Galaxy Backbone Provides Infrastructure to Implement E-government Master Plan
The E-government master plan initially approved by the previous Federal Executive Council was launched and published for the consumption of the entire nation. The official launch was carried out by…
- 21 Feb 2016
$470m CCTV Project: House of Rep Probe Will Vindicate Us- ZTE
Telecommunications giant ZTE, has expressed confidence that the current probe into the $470 million National Public Security Communication System (NPSCS) project will finally put to rest all public…
- 4 Dec 2012
Obasanjo, Imoke, Ovia Bag NCS Honorary Fellowships
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) will confer Honorary Fellowships on Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, Senator Liyel Imoke, governor of Cross River State and Jim Ovia, founder…
- 29 Aug 2025
NCC Unveils Cybersecurity Blueprint to Fortify Nigeria’s Telecom Backbone
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is firming up a cybersecurity framework for securing digital infrastructure and enhancing online safety for consumers in the Nigerian communications industry.…
- 11 Apr 2017
How ICTs Can Fast Forward Progress On SDGs
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) now form the backbone of today’s digital economy. They also have enormous potential to fast forward progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable…
- 8 Dec 2016
Enugu Grants Galaxy Backbone Waiver on Right of Way- Ugwuanyi
Enugu State Government is resolved to promoting sustainable technological development through information and Communication Technology (ICT), said Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the executive Governor of the…
- 20 Jan 2016
Shittu, Stakeholders Head to Ibadan on Retreat
Mr. Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, National Assembly members, key Ministry officials, chief Executive Officers of NCC, NIGCOMSAT, NITDA, NIPOST, Galaxy Backbone Ltd and Universal Service…
- 3 Dec 2024
Galaxy Backbone CEO Advocates for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure in Africa
Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, has underscored the importance of building sustainable digital infrastructure to fuel Africa's economic…
- 2 Sept 2021
ICT Stakeholders, CEOs to Make Projections at ICT Impact CEO Event
Information and communications technology stakeholders and the best of Nigerian chief executive officers are set to make projections at the annual edition of ICT Impact CEO Forum on September 24,…
- 23 Feb 2013
Galaxy Backbone’s i-Gov.net Integrates Government, Citizens
Galaxy Backbone Plc, the integrated information communication technology company for federal government, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), has reiterated its determination to support the…
- 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…
- 30 May 2014
Improved Internet Access Critical to Africa’s Growth - Jegede
The provision of infrastructure that provide stable and reliable internet access is a very important element that must be addressed if Africa is to quicken the pace of economic development and ensure…
- 9 Jan 2017
NCS Calls for Rechristening of Ministry of Communications
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has said that present parent ministry- Federal Ministry of Communications which houses three key agencies should be renamed Federal Ministry of Communication Technology…
- 1 Jun 2009
Stakeholders Seek Use of Wireless to Achieve Universal Access
Information and Communications Technology stakeholders have advocated for the use of wireless technology to connect the unconnected in achieving universal access. They spoke at the fourth edition of…
- 4 Jun 2014
Presidency Mulls 1st National Cybersecurity Forum Nigeria
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in the Presidency will host a National Cybersecurity Forum from June 18 to 19 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. Nigeria…
- 15 Dec 2024
Galaxy Backbone’s Fibre Optic Network Now Live in Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) is delighted to announce the successful deployment of its state-of-the-art fibre optic network in Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin. This remarkable milestone, part of Phase II of the…