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NCC raises alarm over call masking

NCC raises alarm over call masking

By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
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At last, Senate passes Cyber Crime bill into law

At last, Senate passes Cyber Crime bill into law

When Nigeria’s telecoms revolution took off after the licensing of GSM operators in 2001, it heralded positive developments for Nigerians as a people, and the economy in general. Communications among Nigerians and between Nigeria and the rest of the world, which was very difficult, became simplified almost overnight.

Check Point curbs cyber attacks with threat emulation

Check Point curbs cyber attacks with threat emulation

One of the world leaders in securing the Internet, Check Point has pledged support to stamp out cyber attacks with threat emulation , a critical technique in achieving more effective network security.

StarTimes unveils nine new TV channels

StarTimes unveils nine new TV channels

Ahead of the June 2015 deadline for migration of all broadcasting stations from analogue to digital platform, Nigerian digital pay-Tv Company, StarTimes has unveiled nine new television channels across its StarTimes and StarSat platforms.

Thinking globally, acting locally: The TECNO Mobile example

Thinking globally, acting locally: The TECNO Mobile example

While the battle for dominance in the mobile phone ecosystem heightens in the Nigerian market and in Africa as a whole, every Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM, operating in the region knows quite well that brand development through innovative technologies is important for success story.

Data Sciences extols government’s local content policy

Data Sciences extols government’s local content policy

Data Sciences Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s foremost computer company has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government policy on local content, saying it will spring up innovations and original ideas among Nigerian youths who could compete globally with their peers.

How geo-politics undermined Nigeria in ITU election

How geo-politics undermined Nigeria in ITU election

The race for the Deputy Secretary General of the ITU was seen as a straight fight between the United Kingdom and Canada. Poland also featured a lady flaunting some intimidating credentials. Nigeria didn’t feature so much in the expectations of the delegates who under- estimated the fighting spirit of the country.

IBM deploys technology-based solutions to track EVD in W/A

IBM deploys technology-based solutions to track EVD in W/A

The recent call by the Africa Emergency Technology Response Forum (AETRF),for more concerted efforts to bring robust technological responses to Ebola crisis has started yielding the expected results with the latest IBM intervention

Improving lives through smart intelligent online tools, the Google example

Improving lives through smart intelligent online tools, the Google example

At the just concluded “Google House” initiative held in Lagos, the search engine, Google has introduced to the Nigerian market online tools like Voice Search, Maps and Google Now via the Google Search App as well as YouTube, Google+, and Play on how best Google can be a smart intelligent assistant to people’s living.

Terragon boss to speak at GSMA Mobile 360 Africa 2014

Terragon boss to speak at GSMA Mobile 360 Africa 2014

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Terragon Elo Umeh, will be among the speakers at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa event slated to hold next month in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference is expected to bring together stand-out industry leaders from all over Africa and beyond with the theme ‘Advancing Economic Inclusion, Empowerment & Growth Through Digital Channels’.

How geo-politics undermined Nigeria in ITU  election

How geo-politics undermined Nigeria in ITU election

The race for the Deputy Secretary General of the ITU was seen as a straight fight between the United Kingdom and Canada. Poland also featured a lady flaunting some intimidating credentials. Nigeria didn’t feature so much in the expectations of the delegates who under- estimated the fighting spirit of the country.

MoboFree for Lagos

MoboFree for Lagos

Social marketplace, MoboFree.com, is set to launch its local presence in Lagos, Nigeria saying this was necessary because its registered members in Nigeria grow significantly on daily basis.

Improving lives through online tools, the Google example

Improving lives through online tools, the Google example

At the just concluded “Google House” initiative held in Lagos, search engine, Google, has introduced to the Nigerian market online tools like Voice Search, Maps and Google Now via the Google Search App as well as YouTube, Google+, and Play to express how best Google can be a smart intelligent assistant to people’s lives.