Category: Technology

Danbatta highlights Data Centre Services contributions to Economy growth

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, has restated that data centre services played important roles in nation’s economy growth.   Prof Danbatta stated this in his speech at the fourth annual Telecommunications Sector Sustainability Forum held in Lagos on October 5, 2023, with the theme; “Mainstreaming Data Centres in the Nigerian Digital Economy.”   Prof Umar Danbatta, who was represented by Dr. Sunday Atu, the Head of Tariff Administration at NCC, commended the forum for its choice of the theme.   In his…

NCC Boss highlights roles of Telecom in Digital Economy

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that telecommunications sector has been a strategic driver of the digital economy agenda of the Federal Government, as it continued to provide the needed digital stamina to support the economy, especially through technology. This was disclosed to by the Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Prof Umar Danbatta in his speech at the “NCC DAY” held at the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair organised by the Abuja Chamber Of Commerce And Indusry in Abuja on Thursday 5th September,2023. NCC said telecommunications has empowered…

Group commends Danbatta’s Transformative achievements in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector

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In a resounding chorus of praise, a stakeholder group in the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has commended the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for his remarkable leadership and the unprecedented achievements in the nation’s telecom sector. The stakeholders came under the auspices of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA). According to the body, under Danbatta’s visionary leadership, Nigeria’s telecom sector has witnessed an astounding transformation, transcending previous limitations and emerging as a beacon of progress. His eight-year tenure…

NITDA set to host Digital Nigeria Hackathon 2023

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with the Innovation Support Network (ISN), is hosting the NITDA Digital Nigeria Hackathon 2023, scheduled to hold on 24th of October 2023 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. The Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition is the flagship awareness programme in the Digital Economy sector. This year’s event with the theme: “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Job Creation, Inclusive Economic Growth, and Sustainability”, is rebranded to expand the scope in line…

NITDA partners PSN to create Drug Information Centre

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed its commitment to partner with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in establishing a Drug Information Centre to address the critical need for reliable and credible information in producing a resilient and efficient healthcare system in the country towards improved and prompt healthcare service delivery to Nigerians.   The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa made this known while giving an opening remark as the chairman of the occasion at the World Pharmacists Day 2023 organised by the Abuja branch of the…

Cybersecurity: Growth is Fueled by Innovation, Sustainability by Security- NITDA DG

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The Director General,National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),Kashifu Inuwa has said understanding online security was not just important for young people but essential. He said growth is fueled by innovation, but sustainability is ensured by security as the most cutting-edge platforms can collapse in an instant without strong security measures. He opined that it is important to empower young minds with knowledge saying “We really must include cybersecurity and digital literacy in our curricula. “Not only should young people learn how to code, but also how to keep themselves and…

Nigeria Govt calls for Open, Secure Internet ….. as Africa Internet Governance Forum ends in Abuja

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The Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who canvassed this position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to engendering necessary collaborations and international dialogues to achieve these objectives. The Minister, who addressed the forum virtually, said Nigeria, as the largest telecommunications market in…

NCC extends submission of Application for Hackathon

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023.   To this end, the deadline for application/entries into the contest, which opened on September 1, 2023, and initially closed today (September 22, 2023), has now been extended to close on the last day of September 2023.   The approval of the extension window by the Commission is to give ample time for more prospective and viable startups to tidy up their solutions…

AI remain most transformative technologies of our time – NCC Boss

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies. He said its potential to revolutionize industries, enhance productivity, and improve the quality of life for citizens cannot be overstated. Prof Danbatta disclosed this on Monday in his keynote address as Guest Speaker at the 11th edition of Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition in Abuja. He said “As the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), I believe that AI will…

NCC announces new numbering format for Fixed Lines

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, has announced new numbering format for fixed lines.   In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding “02” prefix before existing fixed number.   The Commission hereby Informed the public of the changes and also clarified that existing numbers will continue to operate concurrently till the cut-over date of December 31, 2023. From January 1,…