Author: Prime Times

The Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who canvassed this position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to engendering necessary collaborations and international dialogues to achieve these objectives. The Minister, who addressed the forum virtually, said Nigeria, as the largest telecommunications market in Africa, is conscious of all the dynamics of emerging technologies…

Brains and Hammers City Estate, Life Camp Abuja has been thrown into darkness for almost two weeks after the disconnection of its electricity supply by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over alleged failure of the Facility Managers of the Estate (White Oak Management Services Limited), to remit payments made by the residents to AEDC. A document sighted by our Reporter shows that as at the end of August 2023, Brains and Hammers City Estate, Life Camp Abuja was owing Abuja Electricity Distribution Company N82,291,446.64. However, residents of the estate blamed Brains and Hammers Limited for their travails. It is alleged…

“Secondly, we must prioritize digital skills development. AI technologies require a skilled workforce capable of developing, deploying, and maintaining these systems. We need to invest in education and training programs that equip our youth with the necessary skills to participate in the AI-driven economy. By nurturing a generation of AI experts, we can elevate Africa’s position in the global AI landscape and create job opportunities for our youth.” By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta has reiterated his commitment to support the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence technologies in…

  By Abdulrahman Aliagan In the heart of Kwara state and Nigeria, there is an emerging political figure that has captured the attention of many. Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, The President and Chief Executive Officer of Funab Group of Companies  – a name that evokes admiration, respect, and awe. He is a beautiful bride who has won the hearts of the people of Kwara State, particularly in Asa/Ilorin-West federal Constituency with his political riveting factors, just like the late Kwara political kingpin Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki of the blessed memory. Ajia is a security expert turned politician who within a…

Asks God to Guide Nigeria’s Leaders aright Seeks Divine Succour to Ameliorate the Sufferings of Nigerians The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Funab Group of companies Ltd, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia has marked his 2023 birthday with prayers and goodwill  message for the nation. Ajia prayed God to guide Nigeria’s leaders aright, asking God to bring divine succor that will ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians in the face of subsidy removal and not the usual government palliatives that do no bring solutions to the economic crisis in the country. Ajia, in a Press statement released on Friday through…

  The telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly to 16 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, according to the data reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) based on the computation by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Says Broadband Penetration to Hit 50% by Year-End The telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly to 16 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, according to the data reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) based on the computation by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics…

  Abdulrahman Aliagan with News Agency Islamist militants killed at least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers in attacks on a military camp and a boat in northeastern Mali on Thursday, the interim government said. The assailants attacked the boat on a waterway that connects the northern regions of Gao and Mopti during the rainy season, and raided the camp in the Bourem Circle, in Gao region. A resident and local official said the boat was transporting soldiers. Around 50 assailants were killed in subsequent fighting, the interim government said. The government said insurgents from a West African branch of Al-Qaeda,…

Abdulrahman Aliagan, The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and consistency in a strategic partnership with NCC on capacity building which has strengthened the Commission’s regulatory activities. Speaking at a workshop jointly organised by NCC and its Swedish partners within the framework of the Swedish Programme for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Developing and Emerging Regions (SPIDER), Danbatta stressed the significant strides made by NCC in the field of ICT. In a statement signed by the…

In line with the Federal Government’s Tourism promotion drive, the Embassy of Nigeria in Brussels in collaboration with Nigerian community/associations in Belgium, and Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has held Arts and Culture Festival in Antwerp to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Mr. Obinna Chiedu Onowu said the importance of Art and Culture in shaping the society cannot be overemphasized stressing that Nigeria’s cultural heritage is not just a source of pride but a powerful tool for empowering foe empowerment and growth His words” Our cultural heritage nurtures our sense…

Saturday 2nd of September, 2023, the Itsekiri ethnic nationality took their collective destiny in their own hands and converged in their numbers to attend an emergency meeting at Rice Farm along Esisi road GRA Warri in Delta State to review critical issues in respect of the collective survival and continuous existence of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality with a view to lay a new foundation that will engender the much needed peace, security, collective prosperity, infrastructural development in Iwereland and to chat a new course for themselves and generations unborn in line with the vision and plans of the Olu of…