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Technology Times – NIGERIA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | MARKET INTELLIGENCE | ADVISORY SERVICES | EVENTS bdul-Hakeem Ajijola, the Nigerian cyber security expert who was named Commissioner at Global Commission for the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) has told Technology Times that the body is developing norms to guide conduct on the Internet. Ajijola was recently named as part Commissioners for the Global Commission for the Stability of Cyberspace, says GCSC is […] The post Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola | Norms ‘to guide conduct in cyberspace’ underway appeared first on Technology Times – NIGERIA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | MARKET INTELLIGENCE | ADVISORY SERVICES | EVENTS. Source:…

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Aso Villa Chapel on Sunday held a special service to thank God for the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country. The service was attended by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife, Dolapo, and some government officials.  The Office of the Vice-President released photographs from the service to the media on Sunday evening.  In the photographs, Osinbajo decked in a pair of black suit and his wife in a tradition wear were flanked by clergymen that ministered during the service.  Buhari had on Friday returned to the country after a 49-day medical vacation in London,…

A Christian Cleric, Rev. Fr. Paul Onah, has urged Nigerians to use the Lenten Season to fast and pray for God’s intervention in the efforts to tackle the country’s economic challenges. Onah made the call during Sunday Mass in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Ombi 1 in Lafia. The Catholic Priest described continued fasting and prayers by Nigerians as the only solution to salvage the nation from its current economic challenges. “The Lenten Season is an opportunity for all of us to fast and pray for our country and it is our belief that with continued prayers and fasting, God will…

Mr Ayuba Wabba, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday in Abuja opposed the new directive on custom duty on old vehicles by the Nigeria Custom Service. Wabba, in a letter to the Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, stated that the directive was not realistic. He said that the attention of NLC had been drawn to a publication signed by Mr Joseph Attah, acting Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Comptroller-General. Wabba said that the publication had directed motor dealers and private owners of vehicles “whose customs duty has not been paid to do so” between…

The new strategy of the Central Bank of Nigeria to meet all legal demand for foreign exchange has led Money Deposit Banks to contend with expending all the dollars in their possession. A check in Abuja showed that the banks had cleared all backlog of demands for foreign currencies for basic travel allowance, school fees and medicals. A source in the United Bank for Africa said that UBA had so much dollars that the bank’s marketers had been asked to encourage customers to request for foreign currencies. The source said that the bank wanted to avoid a situation where it…

El Kanemi FC of Maiduguri on Sunday beat visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna 2-0 in a Nigeria Professional Football League encounter played in Maiduguri. The home team took the advantage of home crowd by dominating both halves of the match played at the El Kanemi Sports Centre, Maiduguri. Samuel Mathias scored the first goal at the 36th-minute as a result of the defensive error made by his opponent while Ibrahim Babagida increased the tally in the 59th minute. Handlers of both teams expressed satisfaction with the match. Coach Abubakar Bala of Niger Tornadoes blamed his team’s loss on ill…

Niyi Odebode and Adelani Adepegba President Muhammadu Buhari has concluded plans for a major overhaul of his administration, reliable sources in government told SUNDAY PUNCH over the weekend. The sources, who spoke on condition of  anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the subject, said the changes were going to be ‘earth-shattering’ because a few of the President’s powerful aides and prominent members of the administration would be affected. SUNDAY PUNCH’s findings also revealed that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is likely to be affected by the changes. A senior government official, who preferred anonymity…

Friends and colleagues of an Air Force personnel allegedly shot and killed by her jealous lover have expressed their shock and sadness at the incident. Oladipupo Solape, referred to as Shomzy Shomzy by friends and colleagues, was allegedly killed on Sunday morning at the Air Force Base in Makurdi. Her shocked friends and colleagues have taken to the social media to mourn her. One of them wrote on Facebook, “R.I.P Shomzy shomzy your death is some thing I can’t forget so easily because your military plans is still in your mind. Well I can’t continue crying my dear, all I…

Rivers United on Sunday trashed Al-Merrikh of Sudan 3-0 to brighten their chances of qualifying for the group stages of the CAF Champions League (CAFCL). The match played in Port Harcourt was the round of 32 first leg clash of the competition. A first half brace from Guy Kuemian and another brilliant effort from Esosa Igbinosa gave the Pride of Rivers a comfortable lead going into the second leg next weekend. Kuemian opened scoring in the 15th minute of the encounter. The Ivorien forward then doubled his side’s lead three minutes later to hand Stanley Eguma’s side a 2-0 lead…

{$inline_image} Marketing is currently undergoing a significant facelift. As traditional mediums like radio and magazine ads begin to die alongside digital strategies like banner ads, tactics such as advocacy and influencer marketing are filling the void left behind by these withering relics. In addition to the soaring popularity of these newer marketing modalities comes the meteoric rise of video content and advertising. Video is the new black. People can’t get enough of it. It’s everywhere. From business websites to social platforms, in-app adverts, and every other digital location you can possibly conceive of, video has tangled its engrossing tentacles all…