By Angeline Mgbele, Correspondent Abuja Independent telecommunications regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed shock and deepest grief...
…As Traditional Ruler, Others Applaud NCC Boss, Danbatta For Community Development, Nation Building By Angeline Mgbele, Correspondent Abuja The approval...
By Josephine Akaerr, Special Correspondent H.E. President Macky Sall has generously dedicated the International Conference Centre Abdou Diouf to host...
…FMoCDE New Perm Sec Upbeat By Angeline Mgbele, Correspondent Abuja Folowing diligent regulation of the telecommunications industry, by the Nigerian...
SK Telecom (SKT) followed South Korean rivals in cutting tariffs, introducing online-only mobile price plans offering 5G and LTE customers about a 30 per cent discount on existing fees. Six contract-free tariffs are set to be launched on 15 January: in a statement, SKT explained the move is a response to consumers’ preference for non-face-to-face channels, enabling it to reduce distribution and marketing expenses, and pass the savings to customers. Head of SKT’s marketing group, Han Myung-jin said the operator will focus on introducing “diverse types of new mobile plans...
Initiative To Mitigate The Effects Of COVID-19 On Trade In The Arab Region By Ron Chen, Correspondent ASEAN Region The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on behalf of The...
After over two decades of record high growth, Panama is facing a sharp economic contraction following months of pandemic-related lockdowns. With support from the IMF, the government is combating the economic shock, but with a second wave of contagion potentially underway, the country is using the precautionary liquidity line as an insurance policy against new shocks. Qualifying for the precautionary line requires sound economic fundamentals and institutional policy frameworks, and a good track record of economic performance. IMF Country Focus spoke with ALEJANDRO SANTOS, about the country’s outlook. IMF COUNTRY...