NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorIf the timeline set by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, for the deployment of its two new communications satellites remains on course, Nigeria’s broadcast and broadband sectors could be heading for a major capacity boom by 2028. That prospect received a major boost at the weekend after the Federal Executive […]
Nigerian data expert secures patent for Blockchain-driven authentication system
HYPERSPACE Technologies Limited has secured a patent for Blockchain technology-driven Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
iPhone 15 set for debut at ‘Wonderlust’
Apple is set to debut its latest product, the iPhone 15, at an event tagged ‘Wonderlust’ on September 12, and is expected to go on sale from September 22nd.
Bound by EU, new iPhone expected to adopt USB-C charger
Apple on Tuesday is expected to freshen its iPhone lineup, improving performance and switching to a universal charger set to become mandatory in Europe next year.
Blockchain technology’ll revolutionalise governance, enhance transparency – NITDA DG
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Mallam Inuwa Abdullahi Keshifu says Blockchain technology, with its inherent principles of transparency, security, and decentralization can streamline governance and enthrone accountability.
NCC raises alarm over increase in electronic fraud
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised alarm over the increase of fraudulent electronic messages sent to unsuspecting members of the public by fraudsters who masquerade as bank representatives.
Telecom sector adds 16% to GDP in Q2’23, targets 50% broadband addition December
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta, yesterday confirmed that the telecom sector added 16 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, pointing to the federal government, a sector it should look up to for economic revival.
Billion-light-year-wide ‘bubble of galaxies’ discovered
Astronomers have discovered the first “bubble of galaxies,” an almost unimaginably huge cosmic structure thought to be a fossilised remnant from just after the Big Bang sitting in our galactic backyard.
Skill-gaps: Nigerian telecom sector may become stranded by 2030
OVER the years, the Nigerian telecommunications sector has grown in leaps and bounds.
Digital adoption: In Anambra, telcos lay fibre cables free of charge
The government of Anambra State said it has started the implementation of zero charges on Right-of-Way per linear meter in the state. This
Alex Okosi becomes new Google MD for Africa
JUST about a month after its former Country Director, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan left its services, giant search engine, Google, has appointed another Nigerian, Alex Okosi, as a replacement.
Fintech firm strengthens industry position with four ISO certification
A Lagos-based enterprise software financial technology firm, Fintrak Software Limited, has bagged international certifications ISO 20000:2018.
From Moon to Sun: India readies next space mission
India’s space agency takes aim at another milestone Saturday with the launch of a probe to study the Sun, a week after its successful unmanned landing on the Moon.
Social media platform X to offer video, audio calls – Musk
The social media platform X will begin offering video and audio calling, owner Elon Musk announced on Thursday, a step towards turning the former Twitter into an “everything app.” “Video & audio calls coming to X,” Musk wrote in a post on the platform, without specifying when the new features would be available. The calling […]
Emergency Toll-Free lines: Technology breathes down on insecurity
Life may no longer be too sweet for criminals in Nigeria, if the 112 emergency toll-free lines the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC is lining up across the country achieve the desired aim.
Nigeria, and a sustainable digital transformation
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an unprecedented surge in digitalization, with mobile network access assuming a pivotal role.
