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Google’s first West Africa Director Dr. Juliet Ehimuan exits firm   Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, one of the most prominent African women in tech and an instrumental leader in Google’s regional growth, has announced her departure from the company. A respected figure in the tech industry and key player in Google’s African initiatives, Ehimuan announced her […]

Asia is at the heart of our global energy future, should have its say in energy security, availability, emissions reduction By HE Haitham Al Ghais It is a great privilege to be here in Kuala Lumpur this morning to listen to the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. I would like to

South Africa: MEC Tertuis Simmers hands over Rent-to-Own Mill Park Development to first-time homebuyers On Tuesday, first-time homebuyers at the Mill Park Development in Bredasdorp received their house keys. Officiating the handover was the provincial MEC of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and the Cape Agulhas Executive Mayor, Paul Swart. The R55 million Mill Park Development is

NLNG empowers journalists with digital communication skills at #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop   Nigeria LNG Limited has successfully concluded the 2023 #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for journalists, aimed at enhancing their digital communication and social media skills.   The workshop, which spanned three days, brought together over 20 journalists from various editorial sections. The annual capacity-building workshop, sponsored by

NCC: Danbatta sets agenda, tasks stakeholders on e-fraud in telecoms sector .As Mazi Akpa Emeka, Alhaji Alkasim Umar harp on cooperation By Eyo Nsima The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has urged stakeholders to join NCC in tackling e-fraud in the telecoms sector. In his keynote address presented at

Danbatta Lifts Platinum Award for NCC’s Performance   Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC,  at the weekend in Lagos, lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng.) being a reward for his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulator for its contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession

Nigerians lost about N12.5bn to financial crimes linked to the telecommunications industry in 4 years — NCC By Eyo Nsima The Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Alhaji Alkasim Abubakar Umar, has disclosed that Nigerians lost about N12.5bn to financial crimes in the telecommunications industry in the past four years. Speaking at the

Growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has been remarkable By Alh Alkasim Abubakar Umar   On behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2nd Quarter 2023 Open Forum of the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) with the theme “Combating E-fraud on Telecom Platforms and Building Consumer Confidence in the

Combating E-fraud on Telecom Platforms and Building Consumer Confidence in Digital Economy Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta   It is my privilege to stand before you today to deliver this keynote address on a topic of paramount importance: Combating e-fraud on telecom platforms and building consumer confidence in the digital economy. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape

How to Tackle E-Fraud on Telecommunication Platforms, Build Consumer Confidence in Digital Economy By Mazi Akpa Emeka The Nigerian Communications Act (NCA 2003) generally provides for the protection and promotion of the interests of Consumers including Differently Abled Persons and the Elderly. Pursuant to the NCA 2003, the Commission, driven by its Consumer-centric initiatives to