By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Technology (ICT) Tuesday held a public hearing to deliberate on possible measures of promoting ICT in the country. The deliberation focused on two issues which are “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Institute of Information Communication Technology, Idanre, Ondo State, […]
By Tom Garba The Adamawa State House of Assembly has concluded a week-long study visit to Rwanda, where lawmakers attended a summit on the Use of ICT, Policy Formulation, and Inclusive Governance in Kigali. Speaker Bathiya Wesley urged lawmakers to utilize the knowledge gained for the development of Adamawa State, emphasizing that their 25 constituencies […]
Oyo State has reinstated its position as a trailblazer in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with its performance at the 11th General Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE). The event, hosted in Kano from January 22 to 25, 2024, witnessed Oyo State securing top honors in three crucial categories, […]
By Motolani Oseni Critical stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology(ICT) industry converge in Lagos, at the maiden edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) designed to tackle the challenges of telecoms infrastructure which is affecting the growth of the region’s digital economy. Expected at the event is the minister of […]
By Joy Obakeye The Information and Communications Technology’s (ICT) sector has contributed 19.54 per cent to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q2 2023. This represented an increase in contribution compared to the 18.44 per cent recorded in the same period last year. The ICT sector comprises of the four activities of Telecommunications and […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district, Teslim Kolawole Folarin, has facilitated additional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres in two secondary schools, making such 17 in about four years of his representation in the Red Chamber. Folarin disclosed this via […]
By Tunde Opalana Senate on Wednesday commenced the legislative process towards the establishment of the Institute of Information and Communication Technology in Uga, Anambra State, Daily Times gathered. The resolution followed consideration of a bill to that effect sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP Anambra South). The bill which was read for the first time […]
The Plateau state government through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development said it has trained 300 girls on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to bridge the gender gap in the communication sector in the state. The government also gave the female trainees computers to achieve the objectives of the programme. Commissioner for Women […]
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 […]
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, (NUC),Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has charged Directors of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) of Nigerian universities to deploy and utilize ICT in Nigerian university system. Prof Rasheed who was represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr. Gidadao Bello Kumo, stated this during the presentation of the Draft Nigerian […]
The Kwara state Deputy Governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, has called on the Nigerian youth to explore boundless opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to empower themselves and become self-reliant. The deputy governor made the call at the weekend at the 2019 Ilorin digital summit held at the State Banquet Hall, Ilorin. Alabi, who […]
Philip Clement The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set up a committee for the implementation of the report of the panel of experts on the design of appropriate curriculum/blueprint for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research programmes in Nigeria. The nine-member committee, which was inaugurated by the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, on […]
Ladesope Ladelokun The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta has charged telecom regulators on the African continent to prioritise consumer protection by putting in place relevant regulatory measures. Danbatta says this has become necessary owing to the rapid advancement in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) where telecom consumers are on […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that a framework will be established for all undergraduates to pass through an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training phase. NUC chairman, Information And Communication Technology (ICT), Development Committee, Mr Johnson Asinugo who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during an interactive session between the Directors of ICT […]
The Ondo State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, has distributed 400 Microsoft laptop computers to some girls on two weeks ICT and solar technology training in the state. Mrs Akeredolu made this known in Akure at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Summer Boot Camp 4 Girls Naija. She said she had never been more […]
…As UN inaugurates Board Minister of transportation Chibuike Amaechi, has drummed world technical and financial support for the reduction, if not end the menace of road crashes, with the use of latest ICT backbone. Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation was appointed member of Advisory Board of the United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund (UNRSTF) Amaechi, who […]
Niger State Government and the Zenith Bank of Nigeria Plc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build 100 capacity Information Technology Centre (ICT). Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello who signed the MOU at the Government House in Minna, the state capital assured that the state government would ensure continuous partnership with bank. A statement signed […]
Bayelsa state government has pledged its preparedness to partner more with the Young Innovators of Nigeria to train and empower Bayelsans on Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the state as part of efforts towards diversifying the economy, building capacity and creating jobs. The State Commissioner for labour and productivity, Hon. Collins Cocodia, disclosed this in […]
A non-governmental organization, CONNAK Foundation early this week, held its Founders Day, while graduating over 85 youths on ICT and other different skills. In her welcome speech, the founder of CONNAK Foundation, Mrs. Carole Emeka-Sunday, disclosed that “Over 85 youths attended 9 months ICT training on computer hardware, computer software, programming, web development, 57 of […]
Determined to combat unemployment and poverty among the youths of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large, a Non Governmental Organization, (NGO), the Vision Foundation Computer Institute has trained and empowered over 54 youths of the state on data processing and Information and Communication Technology, (ICT). Already, the NGO has established 12 business centres furnished […]