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In a bid to support Nigeria’s efforts toward a carbon-free environment, Taiwan has introduced electric motorbikes to the country. The Chief Missioner of Taiwan in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, unveiled the innovation during a green mobility summit themed “Driving a Greener Tomorrow with Sustainable 2-Wheeler Mobility,” held in Lagos on Thursday. Liu emphasized that the […]
In a move to further its sustainability efforts and reduce carbon emissions, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has launched the pilot scheme of its biodegradable, paper-based SIM cards. These eco-friendly SIM cards align with MTN’s “Project Zero” goals, which aim to cut down emissions and reach net-zero emissions by 2040. In a statement released last weekend, […]
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced that discussions are underway to transfer the management of Nigeria’s national power grid to an Independent System Operator (ISO). This move aligns with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, aimed at fostering more discipline and efficiency in the management of the grid. […]
The Federal Government has announced its commitment to making solar energy both accessible and affordable for all Nigerians by next year. This was revealed by the Director-General and CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, during an interview with BBC Hausa service. Dr. Abdullahi emphasized that for Nigeria to achieve a stable […]
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has announced a significant price hike for Nigerian users, attributing the increase to rising inflationary pressures. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the company revealed that the monthly subscription for its standard residential package has been raised from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000, marking […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with their National Identity Numbers (NINs). In a statement issued on Wednesday by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the commission directed all Mobile Network Operators to complete the mandatory […]
By Khalid Idris Doya The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria has said that young people as a generation born into a digital world are adept at harnessing the vast opportunity that technology offers to build a more inclusive present and future. According to the fund, young people have boundless potential to inspire and […]
A two-day digital security resilience workshop aimed at empowering journalists and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Katsina State was conducted by the Grassroots Researchers Association, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting online safety and security. The workshop, which began on Thursday, focused on enhancing participants’ skills and knowledge in digital security practices. Speaking at the […]
Nigeria is poised to become a significant exporter of arms and ammunition through the revitalized Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), according to recent statements by the Federal Government. On Wednesday, the nation’s defence capabilities received a substantial boost as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) […]
Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, has issued a stark warning about the dire state of the Nigerian telecommunications sector, describing it as being in an “intensive care unit” and “gasping for breath.” His remarks were made during a virtual address at a hybrid telecom investment forum organized by Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) on […]