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- 2 Feb 2009
Nigerian CommunicationsWeek, Omo-Ettu Join Forces to Bridge ICT Divide
Nigeria CommunicationsWeek has penned an agreement with Engineer Titi Omo-Ettu, one of Africa’s best brains in information technology to serialize some of his over 80 outstanding papers on the…
- 6 Nov 2008
Nigeria Banks Spend $86m on Foreign Software
Nigerian banks have spent $86 million on core banking solutions in their quest to implement and maintain cutting-edge applications that serve financial needs, Nigerian CommunicationsWeek…
- 15 Jul 2008
Revealed: How ICT Render Graduates Jobless
A fresh Nigerian graduate will require at least a basic information and communications technology (ICT) course which cost some N45, 000 on the average in a reputable training institution to make him…
- 1 Mar 2020
Chike Onwuegbuchi Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Commsweek Media Emerges New NITRA Chairman
Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, deputy editor-in-chief of Nigerian CommunicationsWeek Media, has emerged new chairman of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA). Mr.…
- 9 Apr 2015
Nigerians Top Heathrow Personal Shopping Services Spending
The top nationalities for spend in Heathrow Luxury retail and VIP services is occupied by Nigerians, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can report. Although the statistics did not disclose the total amount…
- 3 Mar 2017
Turkish Airlines Denies Alleged Death of Passenger on Board
Turkish Airlines has has described as ‘malicious’, a publication (not in Nigeria CommunicationsWeek ) that a Nigerian, Oguadinna Somtochukwu, from Nnewi Anambra, resident of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…
- 26 Nov 2012
Operators Rues Losses Due to Ban on Promos
Telecommunications operators in the country have lost billions of Naira because of the recent ban on promos and lotteries by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria CommunicationsWeek has…
- 31 Jan 2017
Atiku's Thoughts on Knowledge Economy & Upcoming Think Breakfast Series (tBs)
As we were strategising on Think Breakfast Series (tBs) and the possible impact it would have on many facets of the Nigerian state, I received Nigeria CommunicationsWeek daily newsletter of January…
- 19 Aug 2018
Stakeholders Applaud as Secondary Market of Spectrum Begins
There is excitement among telecommunications stakeholders as the process of secondary spectrum market begins in the sector, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek has learnt. The board of Nigerian…
- 23 Nov 2014
New FDI Report Rings Excitement for Nigeria
The communications industry is ranked the fastest growing economic sector globally, a new report by fdimarket intelligence has stated and stakeholders in the industry in Nigeria are waltzing…
- 15 Dec 2008
Tears, Losses, as IT Fraudsters Milk Nigerians
One in ten adults in Nigeria has been the victim of mass marketing fraud, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek investigations have shown. At least 14 million Nigerians have handed cash and other valuables to…
- 27 May 2024
Nnamani Bags Lifetime Achievement Award @ABoICT 2024
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Africa's Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards organized by Nigerian…
- 16 Aug 2017
Racism Allegations, Staff Exodus Hit StarTimes Nigeria
StarTimes, a popular Chinese pay TV company in Nigeria, has come under weighty allegations of systemic racism and anti-labour practices by its Nigerian employees and ex-staff. Nigeria…
- 19 Jan 2009
NCC to Review 18 Major Telecom Licenses
At least 18major telecom licenses granted by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are due for renewal, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek investigations can now reveal. The licenses made up of Private…
- 23 Feb 2009
Technology Offers Hope for Childless, Infertile Couples
Laparoscopic surgery, modern surgical technique now offers succor to Nigerian couples facing problems of infertility and childlessness, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek investigations has shown. It is one…
- 21 Jun 2010
No Dormant Operator in Telecom Industry—NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that there are no dormant operators in the country’s telecommunications sector especially in the voice space, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can…
- 26 May 2008
Identity Thieves Raid Banks, Inflict Losses
Nigerian financial system has been jolted by a lethal development, the increasing theft of identities by some criminals who work in and outside the system, CommunicationsWeek investigations can now…
- 30 Dec 2016
NIPOST Submits Fresh Bill for Stamp Duty Amendment
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has proposed a fresh Bill for the amendment of stamp duty Act. The new bill submitted to the National Assembly, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek gathered, is for the…
- 8 Apr 2016
Lawmaker Lauds Microsoft, Supports Localising Technology-in-Education
Mohammed Mahmud, a Nigerian lawmaker has extolled Microsoft’s leadership role (both hardware and software ) in technological revolution in education. Speaking to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek at the…
- 24 Aug 2018
Cash Strapped Nigerians Rush for Online Loans
Nigerian are embracing online loans to boost their businesses and solve impromptu financial problems, according investigations by Nigeria CommunicationsWeek. These lending portals became…
- 7 Apr 2013
How and Why Internet Access is Prohibitive
Dearth of infrastructure; vandalism; lack access to finance; and epileptic public power supply among others have all conspired to send the cost of internet access to the rooftops , thereby keeping…
- 24 Jul 2012
Government, Lack of Trust Killing Local Software
Nigerians do not trust local software, leaving the industry with potentials to generate some $100 billion annually to operate in fits and starts, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can now report. Also, the…
- 12 Jan 2014
NCC Auctions 2.3GHz Spectrum Worth N3.6Bn February
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will auction the 2.3 GHz band for commercial assignment on a national basis during the week commencing February 17, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can now report.…
- 14 Mar 2016
Angry Nigerians Reject New Tax on Phone Calls, Pay Tv
Nigerians have reacted angrily to the proposed communications service tax describing it as another way of exploiting the struggling consumers. Nigeria CommunicationsWeek had earlier this month…
- 5 May 2013
Dual Sim Phones, Others Hobble MNP
Mobile number portability (MNP) arrived with pomp and ceremony a fortnight ago; but the growth has been hobbled by undecided Nigerians who already carry multiple mobile devices, Nigeria…
- 29 Mar 2010
Ekuwem Tasks Nigerians on Productivity Boost
Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, GMD/CEO of the Teledom Group and president of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) has tasked Nigerians on the need to boost productivity. He said…
- 6 Apr 2010
Promos: Consumers Groan, Authorities Look Elsewhere
GSM service providers exploiting the lax regulation and absence of consumer advocacy groups which can bark and bite have turned to promotions and sometimes outright gambling in attempt to make more…
- 15 Aug 2017
CFA’s Startups Hangout Comes Up Friday
The next edition of CFA’s Startups Hangout comes up on Friday, August 18, 2017 by 5:00pm. The CFA's Startups Hangout, is as a free strategic avenue for Startups to meet and learn from successful…
- 10 May 2010
Nwokike, Nigerian Reelected Watra Scribe
Nnamdi Nwokike, a Nigerian has been reelected executive secretary of West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (Watra) for another three year tenure, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek has learnt.…
- 7 Sept 2017
September 22 Date for This Month's CFA's Startups Hangout
The next edition of CFA’s Startups Hangout is set to be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 by 5:00pm. The CFA's Startups Hangout, is as a free event where Startups gather on Monthly basis to meet and…