The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, on Friday, sealed off Cyvillian Garden, a popular relaxation spot on Abacha Road, Mararaba, Nasarawa State over excessive, noise pollution. In a statement by the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, on Friday, the agency said its action followed numerous complaints by
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has intensified its advocacy for a well-structured industrial policy to transform the nation’s business environment. According to the association, such a policy would address long-standing challenges in the manufacturing sector, streamline regulatory processes and attract investments to stimulate economic growth. MAN emphasised that a strategic approach
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to nine financial institutions, authorizing telecommunications companies to disconnect their Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes due to outstanding debts. In a public notice issued and signed by NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the regulator stated that affected banks must
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Tuesday in Abuja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), that will protect Nigerian consumers, especially in the communications industry. Speaking at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said: “Today, we celebrate
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In today’s digital age, securing data is a major concern everywhere, including in Nigeria. With its growing digital economy, the country faces a sharp rise in data breaches and cyber threats, which could harm its progress if not addressed. Enter cloud computing, which offers a secure, scalable, and cost-effective solution to
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We’re pleased to announce Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi has joined our Board of Directors. As Founding Partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), one of the world’s premier infrastructure investing platforms, and a Senior Managing Director at BlackRock, Mr. Ogunlesi brings deep leadership experience and expertise across
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Android owners on WhatsApp have been warned of a bug that can disrupt phones calls. The bug mutes the microphone when users click off the app or when the screen dims. It means phone calls may cut out when an Android user opens another app while on speaker phone. Or, when they haven't tapped the screen in a
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A round trip to the Red Planet is expected to take up to two years to complete, a long time for any astronaut even aside from concerns that exposure to chronic, low-dose radiation in space could cause neural and behavioural impairments over time. But Nasa is hoping to shorten this timeframe by exploring
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Ensuring robust cybersecurity in manufacturing is essential to protect sensitive data, prevent disruptions, and safeguard critical systems in an increasingly connected industrial landscape Whilst many organisations have rightly embarked on their cybersecurity journey, the maturity levels vary, and numerous gaps still remain, particularly in operational technology (OT) environments, which present unique
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The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced the award of a grant to Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) for a feasibility study to support internet access for 12 million people through the deployment of new fiber optic backbone infrastructure across the country. The
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