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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 […]
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NITDA tasks OEMs on product quality, after-sales service

The National Information Technology Agency, NITDA has again restated its commitment to promote and optimize the qualitative production capacity of the nation’s indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs.

Swift Networks plans LTE launch with 500 volunteers

High speed broadband internet and data services provider, Swift Networks, has announced that 500 volunteers will test-drive its brand new Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in preparation for its launch in Lagos.

Computer Warehouse Sales Academy graduates students

One of the leading Pan-African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Company, Computer Warehouse Group, recently graduated another set of students from the Sales Academy in Lagos.

The bottom-mounted freezer, from Samsung

One of the leading digital home appliances, Samsung Electronics West Africa has introduced into the Nigerian market the Bottom Mounted Freezer refrigerator .

Microsoft rated top employer in Africa

According to CRF Institute Top Employers in Africa Index, Microsoft has been certified for the second year running as one of Africa’s Top Employers in 2013/2014 for its operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa.

Etisalat slashes tariffs for 2013 Hajj

Mobile phone operator, Etisalat Nigeria, has disclosed that from September 1st to November 30th 2013, its new and existing customers travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform the holy pilgrimage would enjoy discounted rates on local calls in Saudi Arabia, calls to Nigeria, SMS and data services respectively.

BROADBAND: FG moves to streamline pricing of rights of way

Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs . Omobola Johnson has disclosed that the Federal government was working to remove any bottlenecks to the speedy roll out of infrastructure, collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Works to streamline and standardize the processes and pricing of Right-of-Way (ROW) on Federal Highways across the country.

Security gaps eliminated in German online booking systems, says envoy

While foreign Missions in Nigeria battle the activities of touts in interfering in visa application processes, the Acting Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, Jörg Steckhan has disclosed that security gaps have been eliminated and possibilities for touts to interfere have been reduced to the barest minimum in online booking system for visa appointments as introduced in December 2012.

Digital migration to free N380bn worth of spectrum

After assessing the value of spectrum to be left behind when broadcast stations would migrate to digital platform as Nigeria set the 2015 target, a Nigerian broadcast engineer has put the figure at above N380bn.

Nokia takes on Android battle with Lumia windows phone

Things appear to be looking up for Nokia and its Lumia series of Windows Phone devices as its latest series, Lumia 925 marks the first time when the mobile device maker has used metal in its Lumia portfolio. The latest series being a solid mix of hardware and software, the phone maker is banking on its camera state-of-art technology to give it the edge over other leading brands like Apple iPhone 5 , TECNO , Samsung Galaxy S4 among others.

Why we dropped price in Uyo, by GoTV

Direct-to-Home cable channel, GoTV recently launched its services in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, dropping cost of its equipment acquisition to N6,900 for residents in the state.

FG kick-starts work on silicon valley project

THE Federal government on Monday, says work is to commence at the proposed Silicon Valley at Sheda Science and Technology Complex, SHETSCO with a feasibility studies to begin this month.

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