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By Tobiloba Kolawole The Federal Government and State governments in Nigeria are consolidating efforts to take advantage of the far-reaching potentials in the deployment of information and communications technology for social and economic gains. At the opening ceremony of the 6th regular meeting of the National Council on Communications Technology, which...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, who clocked 56 on Saturday, describing him as a reliable, trust worthy and committed brother, friend and partner in the Greater Lagos Agenda of the incumbent administration. Sanwo-Olu also lauded Hamzat's contribution to the growth and development of Lagos...
"The days of expecting Government to enrol all Nigerians to a national ID database through Government managed infrastructure, has already come and gone." In this first issue of Giants of Industry, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Chams PLC, Gavin Young speaks with Echotitbits' Tobiloba Kolawole about the National Identity Number...
Princess Aduragbemi Obey-Jaiye has debunked claims that her father and Nigerian music legend, Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, is dead. She said her father is hale and hearty contrary to claims making rounds on social media platforms. Describing the report of her father's death as fake news, Princess Obey-Jaiye said the Juju maestro...
Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday disclosed that the world's first vaccine against the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) would be registered in his country in a few days. Putin, who stated this on his Facebook page, explained that Russian scientists have passed necessary test stages and proved the safety and effectiveness of...
Government of the United States of America (USA) has finally charged Ramon Abbas Olorunwa Igbalode popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi to court in Los Angeles for allegedly committing frauds and laundering ‘millions of dollars from cybercrime schemes.'" The government, in a comprehensive affidavit on Friday by the US Department of...
Germany's coronavirus testing requirement for travellers flying in from high-risk countries has come into force with few complications on Saturday, DW News has reported. Operators of airport testing centres across the country reported minimal wait times and ample supplies. Meanwhile, EU members Romania and Bulgaria were added to Germany's list...
19-year old singer songwriter Shalom Olaleye has been signed to a record deal by a Manchester based record label. Shalom who is known by fans as Troy – omo iya ijo was offered what many artists in his position would consider a lifetime opportunity, when his single titled Duro -...
A leading Nigerian conglomerate with focus on manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture, BUA Group, has ventured into oil and gas sector and signed a deal with France’s largest hydrocarbons group, Axens, to refine 200,000 barrels per day of crude oil in Nigeria. Located in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, the project...
By Dapo Akande Thank God for cable or satellite television; depending on what you like to call it. Whenever you receive visitors at home, you're assured the variety of global news and other assorted programs will keep them entertained for a while. At least until you're ready to attend to...