TECHNOLOGY

NASENI Marks Three Years of Transformation Under Khalil Halilu With 40+ Products and 50 Partnerships

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has marked three years of institutional reforms under its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, highlighting progress in technology commercialisation, local manufacturing and

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Liberia: How Nigeria’s Soldiers Paid the Price for West Africa’s Peace

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

For Nigeria, the war in Liberia was never just another foreign conflict. It became a war fought at a distance but paid for in Nigerian blood, as hundreds of soldiers were deployed into one of West Africa’s most brutal civil wars in an attempt to stop the violence from engulfing the region. More than three […]

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NIGCOMSAT Targets Industrial Leap with Startup Push, Skills Drive

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

Nigeria’s state-owned satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), is repositioning itself at the heart of the country’s industrialisation agenda, backing over 50 startups and expanding digital skills training as part of a broader push to turn connectivity into economic power. The Managing Director/CEO, Jane Egerton-Idehen, disclosed the scale

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NCC Orders Telecom Firms to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Service

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below approved standards in specific locations. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission said the directive ensures that telecom users are not left to bear the consequences of

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NIGCOMSAT to Host Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 as Nigeria Marks 20 Years in Space Economy

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

Nigeria’s national satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, will host the second edition of Nigerian Satellite Week (NSATWK 2026) in Abuja on March 30 and 31, bringing together top policymakers, defence leaders, investors, and technology entrepreneurs to discuss the future of the country’s space and satellite industry. The event, organised by Nigerian

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NCC Pushes Green Telecoms Drive, Targets Lower Costs and Sustainable Digital Growth

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing green telecommunications in Nigeria, with a focus on reducing costs and promoting environmentally sustainable digital infrastructure. The Commission said its Green Telecoms Initiative is aimed at aligning the country’s telecom sector with global best practices while delivering