Vandals Destroys 178 Transmission Towers In Six Months- Sharifai

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationVandals Destroys 178 Transmission Towers In Six Months- Sharifai

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 21, 2025

Vandals have destroyed 178 transmission towers in the first half of 2025, worsening power outages across several states. Ali Sharifai, General Manager, Transmission Services of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), who, during a media briefing in Keffi, described the situation as one of the most difficult periods in TCN’s history. “The agency recorded 42 separate cases of vandalism within the first two quarters of the year, affecting towers critical to electricity distribution. “States like...

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NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationNCC Orders Telecoms To Alert Customers On Outage

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 27, 2025

Mobile network operators in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria, Glo, and others, have been mandated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to inform customers of major service outages on their networks through media channels. The order was contained in a statement by its acting spokesperson, Nnenna Ukoha. It explained that mobile network operators, internet service providers, and other operators that provide last-mile services will also provide proportional compensation, including extension of validity, as may be applicable...

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NASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

NewsNigeriaTechnologyNASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that engineering work on Nigeria’s first indigenous helicopter is nearing completion, with plans underway for its maiden test flight. The Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency to promote local manufacturing and innovation. The event, attended by stakeholders from academia, government, and the private...

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IBM Exits Nigeria, Transfers Operations to Third-Party Firm

NewsNigeriaTechnologyIBM Exits Nigeria, Transfers Operations to Third-Party Firm

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2025

American technology giant, International Business Machines (IBM), has exited Nigeria, marking the end of its over 50-year presence in the country. The company is also leaving Ghana and other African markets, transferring its operations to a third-party firm. In a statement announcing the transition, IBM disclosed that it has handed over its regional functions to MIBB, a subsidiary of Midis Group, a multinational IT and telecommunications conglomerate operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa....

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Google Invests in Nigeria’s AI Future with N2.8bn Grant and Training Programme

NewsNigeriaTechnologyGoogle Invests in Nigeria’s AI Future with N2.8bn Grant and Training Programme

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 31, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google to enhance artificial intelligence, AI, talent development across Nigeria. The grant, provided through Google to Data Science Nigeria, will support the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives to upskill Nigerian youth, underemployed, and unemployed citizens, focusing on advanced AI skill development and education. This funding forms part of Google’s broader $5.8 million commitment to digital skills programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr...

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“Declare a State of Emergency in Telecom Sector,” Dr Uche Nworah Urges FG

NewsNigeriaTelecommunication“Declare a State of Emergency in Telecom Sector,” Dr Uche Nworah Urges FG

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 14, 2024

Dr. Uche Nworah, a renowned media and communication expert, has urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s telecom sector to prevent its imminent collapse. Nworah, who spent six years working in one of the three major telecom companies in Nigeria, agrees that the sector faces numerous challenges, including: Inability to invest in equipment and infrastructure due to high naira-to-dollar rates and stagnant data and voice call rates. Other significant challenges...

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One Million Nigerians To Participate In Digital Skill Competition

NewsNigeriaTechnologyOne Million Nigerians To Participate In Digital Skill Competition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 27, 2024

A digital skill competition called #DigitalforAllChallenge 2.0 (DFA 2.0) sponsored by the federal government in collaboration with Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) seeks to empower one million Nigerians and winners of the competition would receive cash prizes and scholarships totaling N150 million. At a launch in Abuja, Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said the tournament targets a variety of populations, including young learners (ages 8-15),...

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MTN To Disconnect Globacom From Its Network

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationMTN To Disconnect Globacom From Its Network

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 8, 2024

MTN has received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to partially disconnect Globacom (Glo) from its network due to unpaid interconnect charges. In a document titled ‘Pre-Disconnection Notice’ on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs said the decision was due to the failure of Glo to settle its outstanding debts despite repeated attempts at resolution. According to the document, the partial disconnection shows that Globacom subscribers will only receive calls...

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FG harps on role of technology in sanitising mining sector

NewsNigeriaScience & TechnologyFG harps on role of technology in sanitising mining sector

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 6, 2023

The Federal Government has harped on the crucial role that technology will play in sanitizing the solid minerals sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake who disclosed this on Monday, emphasised the significance of technology in sanitising and repositioning the mining sector for greater productivity to achieve a substantial contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration. Speaking while playing host to...

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Anthony Obi OgboEducationNational DevelopmentLeadership in Africa: Age versus Longevity

PilotnewsDecember 26, 2021

What has age got to do with the success or failure of leaders? There is this perception that having younger leaders might bring about the needed change. Here are a few reflections about the misconception between age and leadership. ____________ Leadership in Africa as a continent has dwindled so badly. In fact, some confused thinkers and career motivational speakers are now importing all sorts of unverified theories to justify decades of leadership woes that are...

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