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 […]
Intel Corporation expands ‘Cloud 2015’ Project
Intel Corporation has unveiled several new initiatives under its “Cloud 2015” vision aimed at making cloud_based Internet computing more interoperable, secure and simplified.
Glo unveils text 4 millions season 2 promo
Second National Operator Globacom has announced the commencement of part two of its popular Text4 millions customer reward promotion. In this edition, about 200 subscribers would emerge millionaires in 100 days, even as other prizes like 3 Toyota Venza SUVs, 100 laptops, 100 motorbikes, free airtime would also be won by lucky Glomobile subscribers.
Introduction of EMV cards has reduced ATM fraud , Kyari Bukar
Barely two months after Nigeria migrated to EMV chip based cards from the magstripe based cards, ATM related frauds seems to have drastically reduced.
West Africa takes lead in fighting 419 scams
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Arch. Namadi Sambo, GCON, at the jus concluded first West Africa Cybercrime summit held in Nigeria last week addressed how the public and private sector must work together to eliminate cybercrime and foster legitimate economic opportunity for West Africans.
Mixed reactions greet plan to ban used phones, computers
The proposed ban on refurbished phones and computers by the the National Information Development Agency (NITDA), has attracted mixed reactions among ICT vendors in the Nigerian market.
CPN empowers members, other professionals on grant-seeking skills
THE Computer Professional and Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has equipped over 106 information and communications technology professionals and others on skills and knowledge needed to write proposals for international grants and research.
Bankers laud SystemSpecs’ Remita at interactive forum
Nigeria’s leading corporate e-payment platform, Remita was in the spotlight recently when about 120 selected senior bank executives from 22 commercial banks met in Lagos.
Winners emerge in Samsung’s application developers’ contest
Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., last week in Lagos announced winners of the inaugural application developers challenge tagged “Samsung Apps Development Contest” at an impressive reveal-dinner event held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Lagos.
Check Point appoints Blitt to drive security business in Africa
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced that Dubi Blitt has appointed as Channel & Partner Manager for Eastern Mediterranean & Africa.
Why does operational risk matter?
Whilst in Nigeria recently, at a risk conference for bankers sponsored by Oracle, I learnt there is clearly a change taking place amongst the banks in the country and one that the Central Bank is very obviously strongly encouraging. The number of banks that exist today is less than one third the number which previously existed. The number of rules and regulations that banks must respect is increasing.
