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 […]
ECOWAS seeks inclusive development via digital post
A key topic of discussion of Post Masters at the meeting of the West African Postal Conference, WEPCO, last week in Abuja was the need for coordination of postal activities and operations in the sub-region.
‘4G mobile broadband can grow Africa’s GDP’
If Nigeria and indeed Africa harness the ubiquity of 4G mobile broadband, the continent’s Gross Domestic Projects, GDP among other things will greatly improve. This is the position of Huawei Global Vice President, Charles Ding, at the just concluded World Economic Forum held in Abuja.
‘Africa needs lots of ICT parks, incubation centres’
BY EMEKA AGINAM Participants at the just concluded Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition held in Lagos last week called on African governments to show greater commitment to the establishment of ICT parks, incubation centres, as well as frameworks and policies for seamless broadband connectivity. The forum which brought together highly cerebral ICT practitioners, stakeholders, regulatory […]
Solar lamps made from bike parts change lives in Mali
Mobile solar-powered streetlamps made from old bicycle parts are transforming lives in Mali, where villagers often work by night to escape the heat despite 90 per cent having no mains electricity.
Senate blasts Tech sector on insecurity
The Senate took a swipe at practitioners in the nation’s information and Communications Technology , ICT sector , over alleged non utilization of their expertise in the ongoing fight against the Boko Haram insurgence in the country.
