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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to deploy the 6G spectrum in Nigeria to enhance access to Wi-Fi technology. Speaking on Thursday at a consultative forum on emerging technologies in Lagos, Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman of the NCC, highlighted the need for efficient management and utilisation of spectrum resources. The event, tagged ‘The Use of 6GHz (5925-7125) MHz for WiFi and IMT Applications in Nigeria’, sought input from stakeholders on how the new frequency band can be optimally used. Maida, represented by Abraham Oshadami, executive commissioner of technical services at the NCC, explained that existing spectrums, including 5G and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has not reintroduced the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. On May 6, the apex bank directed all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment service banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to charge a 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. The CBN later withdrew the directive on May 20, essentially suspending the proposed cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. However, reports had claimed that the apex bank reinstated the levy, quoting the CBN’s “Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for the Fiscal Years 2024-2025”. In a statement on Friday,…

The Presidential Committee on Livestock Sector Reforms Implementation has submitted its inception report to President Bola Tinubu. The committee submitted its report to the President at the State House Abuja on Thursday Speaking to journalists shortly after meeting with the President, the Chairman of the Committee and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, said the committee was able to identify measures on how the Nigerian government can judiciously utilize the livestock industry in Nigeria. He revealed that the 152 page document submitted to President Tinubu recommends measures that the government can use to mitigate…

This was revealed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a series of post he shared on X on Thursday to highlight the potential benefits of the E-CMR. Adejobi’s post underscored the ease and efficiency of the “e-policing” innovation. According to him, under the leadership of Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun, the Electronic Central Motor Registry system has been launched to make roads safer and the policing process smoother. He noted that this new system allows vehicle owners to register their vehicles digitally and provides a quick response for emergencies. “If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets…

Ethiopian Airlines is poised to make history with the delivery of the Airbus A350-1000, scheduled for October. This landmark event will see Ethiopian Airlines become the first African carrier to operate this state-of-the-art aircraft, underscoring its leadership role in the continent’s aviation sector. The Airbus A350-1000 is a cutting-edge addition to the A350 family, designed to offer superior performance and efficiency. With a passenger capacity ranging from 350 to 410, depending on the configuration, the A350-1000 is ideal for accommodating both economy and premium passengers on long-haul routes. This increased capacity allows Ethiopian Airlines to better serve its expanding network…

President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. The President has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement noted that President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding in parts of the country. At UNGA 79, Vice…

The federal government has disclosed plans to build five buffer dams along the Rivers Niger and Benue axis to curb the incessant flooding resulting from release of water from the Lagdo dam. The Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr. Umar Muhammed who was represented by the Director of operational hydrology at the agency, Femi Bejide during an interview on Channels Tv. According to him, the agency has sent a proposal to the Presidency to build five buffer dams to contain excess water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon. Also speaking, he stated that recent flooding in Borno and…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) says water from the Lagdo Dam in neighbouring francophone country, Cameroon, has been released into River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria’s North Central. While speaking on Channels TV this morning September 19, the NIHSA Director General, Umar Mohammed, warned Nigerians residing in floodplains to relocate immediately to safe spaces in anticipation of attendant floods that annually come with the release of water from the Lagdo Dam. Mohammed said his Agency met with the authorities in Cameroon and agreed that water from the Lagdo Dam be released “intermittently” for the River Benue and River…

The Liberal government says it will slash the number of international student permits it issues by another 10 per cent. The government says the new target for 2025 and 2026 will be 437,000 permits. In 2024, the target was 485,000 permits. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday the government expects the changes to “yield approximately 300,000 fewer study permits” over the next three years. Ottawa is also putting new limits on work permits for spouses of both foreign workers and students in master’s degree programs. Earlier this year, the Liberal government announced a temporary cap to reduce the number of…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced an advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to enhance the monitoring and management of the national power grid. This initiative, spearheaded by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), is funded by the World Bank and aims to reduce frequent power grid collapses while ensuring a more reliable electricity supply across the country. During the launch event held at the National Control Centre (NCC) in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, emphasized the significance of the SCADA system in transforming the grid’s operational efficiency. Represented by Emmanuel Nosike, the acting…