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- 13 Feb 2015
World Radio Day Broadcast Focuses on Youth, Innovation
World Radio Day, organized this year by UNESCO, EBU, the United Nations Office in Geneva, and ITU brings attention to the theme: “Youth and Innovation”, looking ahead to new and innovative means to…
- 12 Feb 2016
World Radio Day Focuses on Role of Radio in Disaster Management
Today’s World Radio Day brings attention to the role of radio in managing disasters and recovery in their aftermath. February 13 is celebrated as World’s Radio Day. Radio is recognized as a low-cost…
- 14 Feb 2014
ITU Focuses on Gender Equality @World Radio Day
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) yesterday focused attention to women's empowerment and encourages radio broadcasters to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender…
- 11 Feb 2017
ITU says A Billion People Lack Access to Radio
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says up to a billion people across the world still do not have access to radio. The union said in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on…
- 20 Nov 2019
ITU Marks World Television Day Today
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is celebrating World Television Day, saying TV has become an integral part of life, accounting for 80% of all consumer Internet traffic. Marked…
- 13 Mar 2014
Mouka Celebrates 4th World Sleep Day Series
Mouka , leading mattress manufacturer, Limited, will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Sleep Day, an annual event which comes up this year on March 14 and aimed at celebrating …
- 21 Feb 2012
NBC Pledges Commitment to Community Broadcasting
National Broadcasting Commission has pledged the commission’s commitment to implementing full community broadcasting in the country. The pledge came on the heels of World Radio day, a day set…
- 19 Feb 2025
QNET Spreads Love and Connection with Valentine’s Day Radio Show
In a bid to foster love and community engagement, QNET, a wellness and lifestyle focused direct-selling company, partnered with Rhythm FM Lagos for a special Valentine’s Day radio show. This…
- 12 Dec 2023
Maida Excited at Nigeria's Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Nigerian Communications Commission's top management is excited about Nigeria's impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)'s World Radio Communications (WRC)…
- 14 Feb 2017
Niger Signs N300m Contract to Digitise Radio Station
Mr Andrew Achanya, acting general manager, Radio Niger, has said that the state government had signed N300 million contract to ensure the digitilisation of the station. Achanya disclosed this…
- 9 Jul 2015
Tuface, Ice Prince Signed on United Nations' Radio Everyone Global project
Multi-award winning African musicians Ice Prince, D’Banj and 2Face on Thursday signed up to be part of Radio Everyone, as part of The Global Goals campaign – partner of the Global Citizen Festival…
- 27 Jun 2012
Lerato Mbele to Present New BBC Radio Show for African Audiences
The BBC has announced today that it is to launch a new flagship radio programme Newsday on the BBC World Service aimed largely at the breakfast audience in Africa. Lerato Mbele, previously a star of…
- 13 Feb 2025
FG Urges Radio Stations to Promote Climate Change Awareness
The Federal Government has urged all radio stations in Nigeria to use their platforms to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the country. The Minister of Information and National…
- 20 Jun 2024
MTN Rallies MSMEs on Social Media Challenge to Promote creativity and innovation
As the 2024 World MSME Day approaches, leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria has announced a social media challenge for MSMEs. This challenge aims to encourage creativity and innovation in the way these…
- 5 Oct 2009
Amarc-Win Broadcasts Campaign against Gender Violence
The Women’s International Network of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (Amarc-Win) will highlight the 16 days of activism against gender violence, over November 25 to…
- 16 May 2017
IBM Research Focuses On Big Data to Tackle SDGs in Africa
As the world today, May 17, 2017 observe ‘World Telecommunication and Information Society Day’ with the theme “Big Data for Big Impact.” ITU and the members are exploring how Big Data can help solve…
- 22 Nov 2014
ITU Standards to Enhance TV Viewing Experience
To mark World Television Day yesterday, ITU has said that the impact and influence of television on world public opinion and decision-making cannot be denied and today Television represents a symbol…
- 17 Nov 2015
ITU Approves Spectrum for Automotive Radar
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference Radio-frequency spectrum needed for the operation of short-range high-resolution automotive radar has been allocated in the 79 GHz frequency band. This…
- 24 Jun 2021
MTN Partners ‘Make Music Lagos’ to Deliver a Memorable Experience to Lagosians
MTN, Nigeria’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, in its continued support for entertainment has partnered with the Lagos State Government and Make Music Nigeria, the organisers of ‘Make…
- 8 Jun 2020
ALTON Blames Negative Power of Social Media, Uninformed Persons for 5G Coronavirus Link
Negative use of the power of social media has been blamed over the amplification of porous claims by uninformed individuals who said that Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Networks have links to…
- 22 Mar 2023
GSMA to Maximise Benefits of Scare Spectrum for Billions of People Worldwide
The GSMA today laid out the mobile industry’s vision of how to maximise the benefits of mobile spectrum for billions of people worldwide, ahead of the crucial ITU World Radio Communication Conference…
- 8 Sept 2017
Obaseki Urges Policy Makers to Prioritise ICT- Based Teaching
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State, has decried the prevalence of obsolete teaching methods in institutions of learning in Nigeria, which he said, accounted in part, for the high figures of…
- 8 Dec 2009
Adopt National Communication, Community Radio Policies- NCRC
Participants at the just concluded Nigeria Community Radio Stakeholders Conference have urged the federal government to act expeditiously to adopt the draft reviewed National Communication Policy and…
- 12 Jun 2022
We’re Making Progress in Enthroning 5G for Digital Economy - NCC
Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive towards enthroning national digital economy for the country. This was disclosed by Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief…
- 1 Oct 2023
Are Audio Streaming Platforms in Your Marketing Mix? They Should be
By Mark Redguard, Audio & Mobile Partner Director, Ad Dynamo by Aleph Walk down the streets of any major city around the world and take a look at all the people you pass along the way. Chances…
- 20 Jul 2013
ITU Readies New 1Gbit/s Broadband Standard
G.fast, a new ITU broadband standard, that promises up to 1 Gbit/s over existing copper telephone wires, is one step closer following a meeting of ITU-T Study Group 15 this week. G.fast is designed…
- 16 Jul 2013
ITU Readies New 1Gbit/s Broadband Standard
G.fast, a new ITU broadband standard that promises up to 1 Gbit/s over existing copper telephone wires is one step closer following a meeting of ITU-T Study Group 15 this week. G.fast is designed to…
- 22 Feb 2016
#MWC16: Nokia First To Run 5G On Commercially Available Base Station
Nokia is showcasing how its commercially available AirScale radio access can support 5G technologies to give operators the confidence that their hardware investments today will meet future…
- 26 Mar 2019
How Tecno Mobile Celebrated International Women's Day with Students
International Women's Day, is an annual celebration of women's rights all over the world that is held on the 8 th of March. This special day originated more than 100 years ago and started from a…
- 2 Oct 2018
NDIC Paid N11.5bn to Depositors of Financial Institutions in 2017
Umaru Ibrahim, Managing Director and Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has revealed that about N11.50 billion has been paid to financial institutions. The payment, he…