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15 Mar
Following the slow pace of issuance of permits to companies operating in the digital infrastructure sector, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, directed the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Federal Inland Revenue Service
23 Feb
Federal Government, through the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, has launched a Space Accelerator programme, aimed at fostering innovation, providing mentorship and propelling startups into global spotlight. The programme is designed to support and re-engineer Nigerian youths, pioneering start-ups, space enthusiasts, and early-stage companies with space tech solutions through education, mentorship and financing. Speaking at the programme…
9 Feb
As part of its key advocacy for peace in the region, the Peace In South-East Project (PISE-P), on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), where a model was unveiled for Community Enterprise Digital Hub, to be established across the five states of the South-East region. Recall that…
4 Feb
The Federal Government has unveiled new areas of technology deployment for better efficiency across different sectors in the country.The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said the big task for all stakeholders is how to connect all schools, medical facilities and government offices to digital technology. The minister urged Nigerian Communications Satellite…
27 Oct
The newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Mrs. Nkechi Jane Egerton-Idehen, indicated her resolve to foster partnership with the public and private sectors for strategic innovation to improve the economy. Egerton-Idehen, who stated this in Lagos, during her first official visit to inspect NigComSat’s facilities domiciled in the…
12 Oct 2023
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new leadership across the Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Ministry.
10 Aug 2023
The Army has resolved to strengthen partnership with Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) for formidable communication infrastructure. This resolution was reached, yesterday, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja...
24 Jul 2023
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. William Alo, has charged Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) to work towards a policy to strengthen its operations and services or risk being merged.
21 May 2023
Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in healthcare technology recently launched ‘NigComHealth’, a telemedicine platform that will allow millions of Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare. ‘NigComHealth’ will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect country…
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The Nigerian Army, on Friday morning, released the monarch, Prince Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, declared wanted a few weeks ago over the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State. It specifically said although it has not exonerated anybody regarding the incident but decided to release the monarch after the intervention of a highly-placed personality…
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Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir came under severe criticism for harming Israel's strategy against Iran after he suggested Israel was behind blasts that rocked Iran on Friday.
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The Lagos State Government said its food security initiative is fully on track. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday. Omotosho said with the Ounje Eko intervention programme (discount weekly market), the food security initiative of the state is solid. READ ALSO: Lagos requires N50b…
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The Federal Government has charged stakeholders in the automotive sector on the realisation of made-in-Nigeria vehicles for economic growth and development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite, said this on Thursday in Abuja, during a Dialogue on Automotive Component Manufacturing in Nigeria. According to Anite, the country has the consumer base…
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Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door.
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The Lagos State Government said it will test run the Redline Rail from Agbado to Iddo next week. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday. Omotoso said that for two months, various interest groups and stakeholders will be invited to take a ride on…
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Police in Lagos State have intercepted some bags of substances, suspected to be Indian Hemp, at a Jetty in Ojo area of Lagos and arrested a suspect.
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Afrobeats superstar Davido has partnered with United Masters to launch his label Nine+ Records. Davido aims to nurture new talent and explore diverse musical genres beyond Afrobeats, including hip-hop, R&B, Latin, and more. He is partnering with Veteran American record executive, Steve Stoute, who is the founder of United Records. Speaking about his partnership with…
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Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra.