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Airtel introduces AI-powered spam alert to combat fraud
Airtel Africa says it has launched a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service in Nigeria to combat the menace of spam messages and fraud. Airtel Nigeria’s Managing Director, Dinesh Balsingh, said this at the launch of the spam alert servicete in Lagos on Thursday. Balsingh said that Airtel Africa also planned to roll out the innovative solution across it14–…
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How banks can overcome network, internet failures – Experts
Some ICT experts have canvassed upgrades of cyber network infrastructure, implementation of zero trust architecture (ZTA), enforcement of regulations, and diversification of internet service providers to enhance smooth customer service delivery in the banking sector. The ICT experts, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, said that addressing the challenge of poor network…
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Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent Feb. 28 -NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 a.m. West African Time (WAT). Ale said…
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NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to promote digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is collaborating with some partners to empower young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industry to drive digital transformation. The agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and Alami, a private limited liability company, with a focus on empowering young entrepreneurs in…
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Business
Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco), has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various data bundles, is aimed at mitigating the impact of…
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NATCOMS asks NCC to sanction MTN, others for breach of agreement
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction any telecom operator that may have already implemented the tariff hike for breach of agreement. The National President, NATCOMS, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that any telecom operator that had implemented the tariff hike was actually breaching…
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FG says empowering citizens through storytelling will enhance trust, participation in governance
The federal government says empowering citizens through storytelling will enhance trust and participation in governance. The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this during the 1st edition of the 2025 DevsInGovt monthly program in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the program themed “Data Storytelling: Harnessing the Power of Data Visualisation…
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Airtel Africa’s revenue increases 20.4% in 9 months
Airtel Africa Plc has reported a 20.4 percent growth in revenue to $3,638 million for the nine-month ended Dec. 31, 2024. Airtel Africa said this in a report on Thursday. It said the total customer base grew by 7.9 percent to 163.1 million, with data customer penetration increasing by 13.8 percent to 71.4 million. According to Airtel Africa, data usage…
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NGO wants PWDs inclusion in drafting, implementation of National Digital Literacy Framework
A non-governmental Organisation, Inclusion Friends Association (IFA), on Wednesday demanded the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the drafting and implementation of the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF). The Executive Director of IFA, Grace Jerry, made the call at a Media Roundtable on Digital Literacy for Women and Girls with Disabilities, organised by IFA with support from Rise Up…
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economy
FG approved telecom tariff hike to sustain industry – Minister
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, says the Federal Government approved a 50 percent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunications companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria…
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Nigeria partners U.S firm to equip youths with digital skills
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has entered into a transformative partnership with a United States-based SBTS Group LLC to equip Nigerian youths with the needed digital skills for global competitiveness. The Head of Public Affairs, DBI, Akin Ogunlade, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move is to create…
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Tariff hike: NATCOMS not in support of NLC’s proposed protest – Ogunbanjo
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Thursday disassociated itself from the industrial action being planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the telecom tariff hike. The President, NATCOMS, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the protest was uncalled for, as it would send wrong signals to investors. NAN reports…
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FG commences national data protection certification programme
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday launched the National Certification Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 500 DPOs are expected to be trained in the first cohort of the program, targeted at bridging the gap in data protection across the country. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of…
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Business
NCC approves 50% tariff adjustments for telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved requests from mobile network operators (MNOs) for 50 percent tariff adjustments in response to prevailing operational costs. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka. Muoka said the NCC decision was in pursuance of its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications…
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Agriculture
The role of science, technology in growing food-secure Nigeria
Nigeria is in dire need of a food revolution, driven by cutting-edge research in food science. Food science researchers say that the science of food has not been put in its proper position in the country, if not most of the issue of unsafe foods and hunger could have been averted. They say that by prioritising food safety, security,…
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foreign
U.K govt commits £1.9m to boost West Africa’s science, technology
The UK Government’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub (WARIH) says it has launched Sankore, a 1.9 million-pound initiative to boost innovation and technology across West Africa. The British Deputy Commission’s Office in Lagos disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. It said that the UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, made the call for creative proposals for the project…
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FESCIOF concludes after convening more than 100 international organizations, forging a roadmap for effective collaboration and sustainable solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Future of Education, Science, and Culture International Organizations Forum (FESCIOF) successfully ended its inaugural convening in Riyadh, uniting for the first time the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) plus more than 100 international organizations,…
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