TECHNOLOGY
NCC, Telecos Agree On Frequency Spectrum For 5G Deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and major telecoms companies have agreed on instruments necessary for the deployment of 5G technology in the country. The instruments are the Annual Operating Levy Regulations and the Frequency Spectrum (fees and pricing) Regulations. The agreement followed a Public Inquiry organised by the NCC on the two key instruments at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. It...
10 Things Every New Nigerian Blogger Must Avoid
Do you intend to go into blogging, or you’re a newbie who just stumbled on some random post about how lucrative blogging can be and decided, “yeah, let's own one” It wouldn’t be such a terrible idea, would it? Blogging is quite rampant in Nigeria, well, in a good way! But let's face it, how often do you see upcoming...
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,...
How To Link Your Phone Number With NIN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecommunications operators in the country two weeks to block all SIM cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Failure to do so will lead to your line being blocked or disconnected by the 31st of December 2020. Below are few steps to link your phone number with your NIN For MTN...
We’re Monitoring Twitter Under New Owner – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government is monitoring Twitter closely under the new ownership of Elon Musk. The FG had in 2021 banned the social media platform, claiming it was being used as a medium to spread fake news and hate speech in an attempt to destablisie the country’s unity. However, the minister...
US Unveils Flying Car That Can Transform Into Biplane
At a launch event at Draper University in San Mateo, California, a start-up revealed how its flying car hopes to take off. Alef bills its still-in-development electric vehicle, the Model A, as the first true flying car – a vehicle that it hopes will look like a sleek electric car but be capable of vertical take-off, and able to fly...
FG Planning To Establish Agency In Charge Of AI, Robotics — Minister
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has hinted that the Federal Government is planning to establish an agency that would be in charge of Artificial Intelligence, AI and robotics. He made this disclosure in Abuja when the Nigeria Science Academy (NSA) visited him in his office, to officially invite the Ministry to their forthcoming programmes to boost the...
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger And WhatsApp Currently Down For Everyone
Facebook-owned services, WhatsApp and Instagram, are down on Monday, leaving some three billion online users frustrated and unable to connect all over the world. The social tools including Facebook’s own Messenger service were first reported as not being available from 04:25pm on Monday. Users visiting the social platforms owned by Silicon Valley guru Mark Zuckerberg are confronted with error messages. On Twitter,...
Court Orders DStv, GOtv To Stop Planned Subscription Prices Increase
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the stoppage of the planned increase in DStv and GOtv subscription prices by Multichoice Nigeria Limited. ABN TV reports that the Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria Limited, had last week announced another price increment across its DStv and GOtv packages effective May 1, 2024. The company attributed the price increases to “rise in...
Xiaomi Produces CyberDog Robot That Can Recognize Owner’s Face & Voice (Photos)
The Xiaomi CyberDoge robot was announced by the company at the launch of the Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 smartphones some time ago. CyberDog is the first robot product made by mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi. In terms of outward appearance, CyberDog has a resemblance to the Spot robot made by Boston Dynamics. It's just that the robot made...
