News

Communications ministry to reduce data cost by 50% from January

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2020 0

The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says it has put in place measures to reduce the average cost of data by 50 per cent as from January 2020. Technical Assistant on Information Technology to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Femi Adeluyi, said this in a

Opinion

A global brand positioning strategy for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

When my article, ‘How to build a great brand’ was published recently, I received an email from an unlikeliest source. It came from Al Ries–one of the world’s best known marketing strategists — all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, United States, after reading the article. Al is 93 years old and he began his working […]

News

FG urges Nigerians, states to protect critical national infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami has called on Nigerians, particularly states, to protect communication infrastructure in the country with a view to preventing them from being vandalised by criminal elements. The minister made the call in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mrs. Uwa Suleiman, on Friday in Abuja. He also […]

Business Computers Crime Tech

Cybercrime: Expose yourselves to education, enlightenment, NCC tells consumers

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2019 0

Ladesope Ladelokun  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecom consumers to go all out to get informed and enlightened on how to protect themselves from cybercriminals while making use of the internet, stating cybercrimes get more sophisticated  the more people to get connected to the internet. The Commission says it is important to know the […]

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Stakeholders laud Pinnacle Communications’ contributions to digital broadcast in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2018 0

Pinnacle Communications Ltd has given a superlative account of itself as regards transition from analogue to digital broadcasting in Nigeria. The company, which commenced business in 1998, has consistently installed television and FM radio systems across the country. Not only that, Pinnacle is reputed for installing quality, classy and durable broadcast equipment. It is on

Politics

We are ready to fight for justice in Oyo APC, Shittu insists

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2018 0

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Sunday, vowed that the aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Oyo State would not relent until justice prevailed. Shittu made the remark in an interview with news men at the just concluded APC Convention venue in Abuja. The minister, who never hides his intention to […]

Opinion

In support of Keyamo’s decision to serve

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2018 0

I have read with great amusement some opinions in the orthodox press and the social media questioning the decision of our own dear indefatigable Festus Keyamo, SAN, to accept to serve as the Director of Strategic Communications and Official Spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari re-election campaign. They have hinged this on his long-standing history of […]

Business News

We investigated 534 cases, secures 4 convictions through Whistleblower -Adeosun

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2018 0

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that investigation on 534 cases out of a total 1,231 communications on the whistle-blower policy have been concluded with four convictions secured. Adeosun said that the ministry of finance undertook 791 investigations out of 1,231 tips the Ministry got, saying that 10 were presently under prosecution and […]

Headlines News

Again, court affirms Anosikes’ ownership of Daily Times

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2018 0

….Strikes out suit seeking to stop paper publication An Abuja Chief Magistrate court has struck out a suit seeking to stop Folio Communications Plc from publishing Daily Times of Nigeria. This is the fifth time different courts have delivered similar rulings, thereby affirming the paper’s ownership by the Anosike brothers. In the latest ruling which […]

Headlines News

Reports of fire at CBN Hqrts false – Spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has dismissed as false news making the rounds that its head office building in Abuja was gutted by fire on Tuesday. Acting Director of Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, when contacted for comments over the matter, said, “passersby who saw a pall of exhaust from the generator house far away […]

Business Headlines

How FG raked N49.7bn through NCC in 3 months

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

Consistent with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has remitted N49.7 billion to the coffers of the Federal Government in the first quarter of 2018. Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo, who disclosed this on Thursday, stated that the figure represented the payment on account in […]

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Glo salutes Nigerians’ resilience, urges hope in 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2017 0

Total communications company, Globacom, has in a new year’s goodwill messaged to Nigerians, urged the people to look into the year 2018 with great hope. Globacom opined that “The future looks really bright for Nigeria”, saying that things can only get better. The company congratulated Nigerians on the successful completion of 2017 which it described […]

Tech

NCC moves against illegal operators

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned against illegal telecommunications’ operators. The commission, headed by Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta, also said it has clamped down on three illegal operators in Lagos, vowing to sustain the operations across the country. The Principal Manager, NCC’s Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

Business News

MTN strategizes for IPO in Nigeria …Says it will not hold back on investment in Iran

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

As part of its strategies to settle the over one 1.4 trillion fine imposed on the telecommunication giant, MTN by the Nigerian government in 2015, the company is contemplating raising more funds from the capital market through an initial public offer (IPO), just as it re-affirmed plans to make more investments in Iran. The Chief […]

Capital Market

Wema Bank: DMD urges students to save for a preserved future

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

Wema Bank Plc., the pioneer of Nigeria’s digital bank ALAT, on Tuesday, joined the world in celebrating the World Savings’ Day under the theme: “Our future starts with savings.” The World Savings Day emphasizes the importance of savings to economic development, and provides a good occasion to look at how fintech may help solve the […]

News

Kaduna Electric to retain corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

Kaduna Electric is set to give automatic employment to youth corps members who have demonstrated outstanding performance during their service year with the company. The Managing Director/CEO Engr Garba Haruna stated this while addressing the outgoing Batch B, Stream A NYSC corps members who served with the company at the company’s premises in Kaduna. The […]

Sports

Agbi, others shine in CBN Tennis

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

Happy Agbi has emerged champion of the U-10 boys category of the 2017 edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria Annual Junior Tennis tournament when he defeated Seun Ogunsakin 8-2. Michael Osewa defeated Augustine Stephen 8-7 to emerge champion of the boys U-18 division of the tourney held in Lagos. Marylove Edwards outclassed Toyin Asogba […]

Business

Why Burson-Marsteller Made CMC Connect Partner

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2015 0

Robyn de Villiers, is the Chairman and CEO for Burson-Marsteller Africa, in this interview with GODWIN ANYEBE, she disclosed the rationale behind the recent partnership between Burson Marsteller Africa and CMC Connect Nigeria among other issues. Excerpts:   What has been your experience in Nigeria? Nigeria is very interesting because it is different from other […]