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Nigerian Flag …As IoTAfrica,Sigfox make way for IoT job boom By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor THE internet has brought everyone together and created a common world without borders. But the internet of Things, IoT promises to make this world more secure. The IoT is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects,…
By Samuel Oyadongha NOBODY had the inkling that the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would suffer a humiliating rout in the hands of the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) as witnessed in the just concluded governorship election in Bayelsa State where the former had been in control in the last 20 years of democratic rule….
Customs AT the backdrop of sustained criticism of the Nigeria’s border closure, the Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Kwara Command, Comptroller Ahmed Hussaini Bello, has claimed that insecurity nationwide and cross border smuggling have reduced by more than 90percent in the past two months. The development, according to him, has also…
By Oludayo Tade DESPITE the huge investment into securing democracy and ensuring that the electorates are able to speak with their votes freely and fairly without fear, threat or intimidation, the kingdoms of Kogi and Bayelsa hosted demons in hooded attires on November 16, 2019 during which the integrity of the gubernatorial elections was undermined….
•As BOI promises more support to sector By Oko Ebuka DIRECTOR-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has affirmed that the implementation of a single digit interest facility in aid of operators in the maritime industry is imminent. The credit facility, according to him, is meant to help in the procurement…
By Juliet Umeh Renewable Energy Solutions provider, Cloud Energy, has said it is set to supply electricity to Nigerians living in rural and semi urban communities as it launches SUNBOX Plus PAYGO solar home system. The company said SUNBOX Plus PAYGO solar is a pay-as-you-go system. Managing Director of the company, Engr. Theophilus Nweke, at…
By Dennis Agbo THE dire need for further integration amongst Nigerian people and her diversities was once more brought to the fore when visual artists, art administrators, curators, enthusiasts, teachers and every other lover and practitioner of art converged for the 2019 Grand finale of Life In My City Art Festival, LIMCAF, last Saturday Night…
By Juliet Umeh Technology-driven company, Interswitch Limited and a digital payments company, Visa, have announced a strategic partnership that will further advance the digital payments ecosystem across Africa. According to the partners, Visa will acquire a significant minority equity stake in Interswitch. The investment makes Interswitch one of the most valuable African FinTech businesses with…
Photo: AFP By Juliet Umeh Video Sharing Platform, YouTube has unveiled two new initiatives to support the growth of YouTube Creators in Nigeria. The first is a YouTube-driven promotional campaign that features upcoming content from top local YouTube channels and Creators. The second is a partnership with MTN, which will see Creators provided with free…
By KAYODE AHMADU A digital broadcast studio ALL players in the broadcasting value chain, from equipment manufacturers to content providers, are being affected by the impact of rapid evolution of broadcast technology and the growth of broadband internet access. These developments demand higher technical quality with improved coverage and improved efficient utilisation of spectrum from regulators, who have to be…