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- 14 Apr 2009
Nigeria Must Meet Digitisation Deadline - Prof. Akunyili
Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of Information and Communications has said that Nigeria will meet the digitisation target of 2011. This, she stated while inspecting the new transmission station of…
- 6 Apr 2009
Nigeria Must Meet Digitisation Deadline - Prof. Akunyili
Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of Information and Communications has said that Nigeria will meet the digitisation target of 2011. This, she stated while inspecting the new transmission station of…
- 21 Jun 2010
NTA Okitipupa Commissioned, Mimiko Tasks Media on Professionalism
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Okitipupa in Ondo State has been commissioned, bringing the number of NTA Stations in the country to 79. Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of Information and…
- 12 Jan 2009
Minister Chides Operators Over high Tariff
Prof. Dora Nkem Akunyili, Minister of Information and Communication has decried high tariff charged by Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operators amidst poor service delivery. Speaking…
- 23 Mar 2009
Why Re-Brand Nigeria?
Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of Information and Communications has an uncommon passion for her profession - pharmacology and human rights. Her tenacity and fearlessness has earned her international…
- 23 Nov 2009
DHL’s N405m Nigeria Int’l Airside Gateway Debuts
DHL has launched its N405 million International Airside Gateway in Lagos, which was officially inaugurated by Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of Information and Communications. Speaking to the media at…
- 2 Feb 2009
Minister Harps on Local Content during Family Belt
Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of information and communications has harped on the need for terrestrial broadcasters to air programmes rich in local content during the family belt period which is…
- 25 May 2009
National Conference on Outsourcing Holds June
The National Conference on ICT Outsourcing in Nigeria is to take place in June with the official launch of Outsourcing Development Initiative of Nigeria (ODIN) by Prof. Dora Akunyili, minister of…
- 12 Jan 2009
Interesting Developments in the Courier Sector
Courier and postal services last year witnessed exponential growth in volume of services rendered to customers. There were also innovations in some areas which helped to notch up demand for services…
- 15 Feb 2010
Akunyili, Dabiri-Erewa, others hail MTN for Caring for Orphans
Professor Dora Akunyili, Information and Communications Minister, and Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson, Committee on Nigerians in Diaspora at the House of Representatives, have commended…
- 3 Nov 2021
INEC Deploys BVAS Device for Anambra Election, Dumps Smart Card Reader
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that it will deploy the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) device in the November 6, 2021, Anambra State Governorship election.…
- 5 Aug 2014
Okonjo-Iweala, Haastrup, Others for MMS Hall of Fame Induction
Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of Finance and coordinating Minister of the Economy, is among the ten influential women of substance nominated for induction into the 2014 Class of MMS Plus’…
- 6 Nov 2012
Anabel Academy Tackles Leadership Problem in Nigeria
Annabel Leadership Academy, part of the Annabel group has taken a bold initiative to tackle the leadership trouble plaguing the country by organizing a Nigeria Leadership Summit Tagged “Let’s Focus…
- 28 Sept 2014
Chikwe Seeks Early Women Involvement in National Development
In relation to the capacity building and development of women in their various endeavours, Kings Communication Limited, the organisers of the MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame has been advised to…
- 21 Jan 2017
Danbatta, NCC Boss to Deliver UNN’s 46th Convocation Lecture
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will on Thursday January 26, join the league of eminent Nigerians who deliver the Convocation Lecture of…
- 2 Jun 2008
FMH Partners NASRDA to Drive Telemedicine
The Federal Ministry of Health is set to join forces with the National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA) to embark on a pilot project designed to massively improve healthcare delivery…
- 2 Feb 2009
Silverbird Boss Urges FG to Liberalize Broadcast Industry
Ben Bruce, president, Silverbird Group, owners of Silverbird TV and Rhythm FM, has urged the federal government to free up the Nigerian broadcast industry so as to facilitate rapid growth of the…
- 9 Mar 2009
President Confirms Bolarinwa Director General NBC
Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa’s appointment as the substantive director general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has been approved by President Umaru Musa. In the letter conveying the…
- 27 May 2009
NCC Commences New Licensing Round for 2.3Ghz Frequency
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a new process for the sale of the 2.3GHz Frequency spectrum band following the cancellation of the earlier sale enmeshed in controversies, Nigeria…
- 21 Dec 2009
How Telecom Fared in the Out Going Year
Nigeria telecommunications sector in the out going year was felt with mixed given. The sector which has been adjudged the fastest growing in Africa, witnessed low level of activities compared to…
- 23 Nov 2009
New Interconnect Rate: GSM Call Charges to Drop
A new interconnect rate to be released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a few days will lead to dramatic reduction in telecommunications tariffs but miffed services’ providers…
- 22 Mar 2010
2.3GHz: Dark Spots, Intrigues Threaten Licenses
Air of solemnity pervaded the telecom industry last weekend as stakeholders wait with cautious optimism government’s reaction to the landmark judgment which ordered the Nigerian Communications…
- 26 Apr 2010
Wafict Congress Organizers Line Up Star Speakers
Following an exceptional outing in 2009, organisers of the conference, IT & Telecom Digest, working in conjunction with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, have announced a…
- 29 Jun 2010
Sim Registration: FG Barks, Telcos Revs Activity
Suddenly last week, it appeared there is a general consensus to rev up the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) cards in Nigeria but approaches have been disconcerted with many…
- 13 Jul 2010
Stakeholders Seek Child Protection against Online Abuse
Stakeholders in the country’s telecommunication section have called for concerted effort towards protecting the Nigerian child against online abuses. They spoke at stakeholders’…
- 19 Jul 2010
As NCC Moves to Address Industry Challenges
Insecurity which manifests in wanton theft and vandalization of telecommunications equipment is costing service providers in the country several millions every month. Findings show that at least…
- 10 Aug 2010
UNN Adopts eBoards for Teaching
Nsukka, August 2, 2010: Electronic boards are set to replace the traditional blackboards in classrooms and laboratories at the University of Nigeria, as the institution prepares for full…
- 24 May 2010
Media Practitioners Rally Stakeholders for Clean Environment
African Independent Television (AIT), producers of multiple award winning AIT InfoTech network. Tribe Media, owners of Tribe Times, eWorld Magazine, and Know How Media, publishers of IT Edge…
- 24 Mar 2023
Soludo Inks Mou with Microsoft and Wootlab to Train 20,000 Youths on Digital Skills
Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has launched Solution Innovation District, (SID); the innovation and business incubation program of the State, starting with the Anambra…