Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Closing access gap in Nigeria: The USPF example
Although Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology, ICT, market has recorded tremendous success while deploying 4G for commercial services, a feat that had put the country ahead of Europe and China, identifying access gap areas that needed the intervention of the network operators have remained a challenge due to lack of available data.
Leverage on the potential of smart tech start-ups, Microsoft tells FG
The Microsoft Mobility Summit was successfully held recently in Lagos to introduce tech savvy individuals to the Microsoft mobile-first and cloud-first world.
BlackBerry classic enters mobile phone ecosystem
Responding to customers’ demand for familiar design merged with security and speed of BlackBerry 10 for superior productivity, communications and collaboration, Canadian smart phone maker, BlackBerry Limited has recently introduced its latest flagship, BlackBerry Classic.
NITDA targets women, youths in knowledge-based economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA has unveiled a framework to increase the participation of women and youth in the Nigerian ICT sector.
2015 Cyberspace: Cybersecurity implications for Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, yesterday disclosed that its Exchange Traded Fund, ETF was oversubscribed by 114 per cent, just as the fund was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE.
