Saving DSO from needless controversies, by Okoh Aihe
Writing about the fresh aspirations of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV being prepped for launch on June 17, 2026, we declared our support for the regulator in choosing the satellite option but warned that the process needs to be more transparent and inclusive. Before the afternoon of the very […]
From Irrua to Abuja, a telecom user’s experience, by Okoh Aihe
It is certainly very refreshing to step out of your little bubble of comfort and visit some other parts of the country, especially for a good cause – the Reunion of ACCIOBA ‘79 Set, the Annunciation Catholic College Old Boys who left school in 1979. Please, don’t add 46 years ago so that you don’t make […]
ACCIOBA 1979: Many years later, technology brings them together, by Okoh Aihe
Before the mid-70s, a team of young Nigerians enjoyed the privileged opportunity to be admitted into Annunciation Catholic College, ACC, Irrua, which was one of the best secondary schools in the old Bendel State, now Edo and Delta states. They came armed only with their dreams, innocence and excitement to pursue a future which looked far […]
Telecommunications: More promises, less services, by Okoh Aihe
Once upon a time, there was an Access Gap Map prepared by the Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF. The map showed details of remote sites in the country or locations in not-too-distant environments where telecommunications services were not available. The Nigerian Communications Act, NCA, 2003 recognises these areas or groups in Section 113 as unserved, underserved […]
Multichoice and latent broadcast issues, by Okoh Aihe
A simmering broadcast news recently has been the story of Multichoice Nigeria jacking up subscription rates on its various packages in order to remain in business in Nigeria. Coming on the heels of other similar developments like the 50 percent hike in telecoms tariff, and the stratospheric increase in electricity tariffs last year, Nigerians were outraged, […]
How Nigeria can benefit from $11 trillion Mobile industry, by Okoh Aihe
The mobile industry will post nearly $11 trillion in economic value by 2030 or 8.4 percent of GDP. Last year, 2024, mobile technology and services generated 5.8 percent of global GDP, which is equivalent to $6.5 trillion of economic value. This was part of the highlights of the annual Mobile Economy Report 2025 launched by the […]
