From Our Correspondent Abuja, March 31, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor service below specified targets in specific locations. Thenewszenith reports that the directive is contained in a statement issued by Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission’s spokesperson, on Monday, in Abuja. “The Commission’s […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 26, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver broadband access to underserved communities, especially in Plateau State. TheNewsZenith reports that Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. Ukoha noted that providing access to underserved communities “ is central […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 13, ’26 (TNZ) The Federal Government is set to begin to regulate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the legislation is part of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, which the National Assembly will expect to pass in March 2026. The law is […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Dec. 13, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is collaborating with stakeholders to remedy the Quality of Service (QoS) challenges being experienced by telecommunications subscribers in the Federal Capital Territory. TheNewsZenith reports that Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, gave the assurance in a statement on […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 13, ’25 (TNZ) Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has called for a stronger partnerships across government, industry and academia to realise Nigeria’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030. TheNewsZenith reports that Olowolafe, made the call at the opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 26, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government has empowered more than 600 undergraduates with tech skills in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) at a three-week, free bootcamp. TheNewsZenith reports that the programme was initiated by the Office of the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Students’ Union Affairs […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, June 18, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs Margareth Oguntala, the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Engineering Excellence. TheNewsZenith reports that Oguntala received the award for her outstanding contributions to engineering, fintech, industry and other key sectors. These reflect decades of professional excellence and […]
From Our Correspondent Oyo (Oyo State), June 1, ’25 (TNZ) A female professor of chemical engineering, Tinuade Afolabi, has called for public recognition of the achievements of women engineers and to address gender biases and stereotypes that often hinder their advancement. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Afolabi of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of […]
By Our Correspondent Ilorin, Feb. 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Kwara State Government launched a coding and digital literacy training programme for 50 public primary and junior secondary schools, across the state, on Wednesday. TheNewsZenith reports that the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation organised the programme. Flagging off the […]
By Oluwashina Iyanda Lagos, Feb. 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) group has acknowledged the leading role Nigeria is seeking to play in driving Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation TMV’s Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday said this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Wednesday in Lagos. The group particularly lauded […]