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- 6 Mar 2016
Plateau Gov. Pledges Support for Digitization in Broadcasting
‎Mr. Simon Lalong, has pledged the support of his administration for the actualization of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in broadcasting in the country by June 2017. Mr. Lalong, who gave the…
- 24 Jul 2017
Nigeria Plans Council to Regulate Social Media Use
National Council on Information (NCI) has recommended the “setting up of a Council to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria”. The recommendation is contained in a communique issued at the end…
- 7 Jun 2016
Plateau Govt to subsidize Cost of Set-Top Boxes for Citizens
The Plateau State Government is to subsidize the cost of Set-Top Boxes for its citizens as the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in broadcasting spreads from the state capital, Jos, to the entire state.…
- 12 Jun 2019
Waje, Yinka Davies, Segun Adefila Delight Audience as Legends Musical Makes Abuja Debut
'Legends, Kings and Kingdoms: the Musical,’ o ne of the most critically acclaimed shows on the Lagos theatre circuit opened for the first time in Abuja to packed crowds and rave reviews. The…
- 8 Jul 2019
FG, others urged to make broadband penetration accessible, affordable to all Nigerians
To tackle the menace of cybercrime in the country, the Federal Government, regulators, and industry stakeholders have been urged to examine the state of broadband in Nigeria and map out creative ways…
- 14 Nov 2022
Pantami says Technology is Critical to Economic Growth
Prof. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, says government ought to pay more attention to reviving technology as it holds the key to virile development of the country.…
- 18 Apr 2016
200,000 TV Households to Get Free Set-Top Boxes for Digital Switch
About 200,000 television households in Jos will receive free Set-Top Boxes (STBs) for the Pilot Scheme of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) on April 30, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information…
- 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…
- 3 Nov 2020
SERAP Threatens to Sue Northern Governors, NASS over Social Media Bill
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue the Northern Governors’ Forum and the National Assembly if the social media bill is passed. SERAP said this in a tweet…
- 11 Nov 2021
Heritage Bank, CBN Adopt Novel Approach to Boost Wheat Production Capacity
In a bid to meet high demand amid poor production capacity of wheat, the Central Bank of Nigeria and Heritage Bank Plc have adopted a novel but more robust approach to boost local production and…
- 28 Sept 2020
ATCON Reaffirms Date for National Dialogue on telecoms and ICT
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has enjoined its entire stakeholders to take note of the new date for the National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector in…
- 28 Aug 2017
Sector Reforms Earns NITDA ‘Outstanding Public Institution of the Year 2017’ Award
The ICT sector reform initiatives of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the leadership of Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has gained international recognition. The…
- 2 Nov 2020
Northern Governors Demand Censorship of Social Media
Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued in Kaduna on Monday after their meeting with traditional…