TECHNOLOGY
NCC Makes U-turn, Stops MTN From Disconnecting Glo Customers
The Nigerian Communications Commission has put on hold its earlier approval for MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to begin the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from Thursday (today). The earlier proposed disconnection was due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties. A statement from NCC which was signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka,...
Glo Denies Owing MTN N1.6bn
Nigerian telecommunications company, Globacom Ltd has denied the claim regarding unpaid connection charges owed to MTN. News Agency of Nigeria quotes a reliable source in Globacom as saying that the N1.6 billion in question had previously been paid without any issue. The clarification follows a public pre-disconnection warning sent by the Nigerian Communication Commission on Monday. According to the NCC’s notice, which...
7 Ways To Free Up Storage Space On Your iPhone
Many iPhone users are unaware of the junk on their phones which have been occupying larger spaces. Most people keep this junk intentionally while others do even know there are large files that need to be disposed of to create more space on their iOS. If your phone has been giving you warnings of low storage space or not, don’t...
FG To Fully Digitise Civil Service By 2025
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said the plan for full digitalisation of all processes in Ministries, Departments and Agencies by 2025 will lead to an automatic cut in the cost of governance. She also said that MDAs having been given the opportunity to ensure adequate budgetary allocation in the 2024 budget, will have...
Niger, NASENI Sign MoU On Agric Technology Devt
Niger State has signed an agreement with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, to promote agricultural technology. A statement signed by Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Mohammed Bago, stated the Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Wednesday at the COP28 Climate Summit in the United Arab Emirates. “The pact is aimed at enhancing mechanized farming equipment,...
We Need At Least $35bn To Commence Concrete Road Projects — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revealed that the government needs $35bn to kick start the construction of concrete roads nationwide. He also stated that the moribund Ajaokuta steel company will provide 16 per cent of the steel material needed for the construction of Nigeria’s roads in concrete pavement. This far-reaching resolution was the crux of discussion when the works...
Minister Of Communication, Bosun Tijani Makes Revelation On Why Nigeria Is Not Progressing
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has underlined reasons why the country is not progressing as it ought to, despite the enormous resources and manpower. Tijani, lamented that Nigeria, was not progressing because Nigerians are not applying knowledge and innovation for the development of the country. He said this while delivering the 33rd convocation lecture of...
MTN, Glo, Others Consider Tariff Increase, Offer Explanation
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Thursday said that the current tariff regime in the telecom sector is not sustainable. The Chairman of ALTON, Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, disclosed this in Lagos, during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida. He said price review should be considered in line...
Conversion Of Petrol Vehicles To CNG To Cost N600,000 Only — FG
The federal government has disclosed that Nigerians are expected to pay between N300,000 and N600,000 to convert their petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG. The Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) Steering Committee, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi revealed this in an interview with Daily Trust after the official commissioning of CNG conversion centres and a...
All Loans Cleared Due To Our System Error Will Be Repaid, Says MTN
A system error in MTN Nigeria’s system has led to the disappearance of debt on the accounts of subscribers who had borrowed airtime/data from the telecommunication company. The subscribers initially believed that the telecom operator deliberately cancelled their debts and, hence, were already jubilating and thanking the company. The telecommunication service however debunked this, claiming that the disappearance of debts in the subscribers’...
