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NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

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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Cyber threats everywhere: Cybercrime law not enough without good implementation

Cyber threats everywhere: Cybercrime law not enough without good implementation

THE word threat is a mild way of indicating danger. It however carries serious red alert with it. It becomes more dangerous when it grows within the ICT Eco system. This is basically because technology has erased the borders separating local and international markets, developed and underdeveloped economies, small and big businesses.

Four social media optimization  tips for beginners

Four social media optimization tips for beginners

*Use keywords judiciously: keywords here refers to those words that aptly describe your products and services. Keywords are those words people will probably enter into search engines to get your products or services. If you sell shoe, then black shoe is a possible keyword. When you want to create a new Facebook page, after entering the name of your business, there is a multi line text box for description. Include your keywords in the description.

Why Google is now under Alphabet – Kola-Ogunlade

Why Google is now under Alphabet – Kola-Ogunlade

Search e‎ngine giant Google, recently named Sundar Pichai as its Chief Executive Officer, thus reorganizing under a new moniker, Alphabet. In this interview with Google’s communication and Public Affairs Manager for Anglophone West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade,‎ he explained that Google has not changed its name, but rather, has only restructured to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alphabet, adding that the restructuring will enable the company‎ to continue to focus on creating opportunities for Nigerians and Africa leverage on the worldwide web. Excerpts:

Why we renamed Google to Alphabet – Larry Page

Why we renamed Google to Alphabet – Larry Page

After 16 years of operations and having emerged as one of the world’s major global brand, search giant, Google‎ is to change its name to Alphabet, in line with its major restructuring.

Fresh concern over data security, implementation of cyber-crime act at NCS 2015 forum

Fresh concern over data security, implementation of cyber-crime act at NCS 2015 forum

By Emeka Aginam By the time the 12th international conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Computer Society, NCS, was drawing to a close recently in Akure, Ondo state, participants at the forum were worried saying that unless issues around data privacy and security laws, implementation of cybercrime act, infrastructure, among others were resolved, […]

New NCC boss, Danbatta pledges quality of service telecom

New NCC boss, Danbatta pledges quality of service telecom

The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian telecoms regulatory authority, the Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umaru Danbatta, who has resumed duty in acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate, has pledged to tackle quality of service issues in the industry head on.

Airtel Nigeria hits 30 million subscriber milestone

Airtel Nigeria hits 30 million subscriber milestone

Bharti Airtel, the world’s third largest telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, today announced a significant milestone in its African odyssey when it acquired its 30th million customer in Nigeria. In acquiring 30 million subscribers in Africa’s most populous nation, the company has hit another milestone of achieving a 20 percent market penetration in the country.

Will her name be BabyFacebook?

Will her name be BabyFacebook?

It will definitely trend on twitter; and surely it will dorn the facebook profiles of many. babyFacebook, BFB. That is assuming Mark Zuckerberg decides to name his soon expected baby girl, after the project, facebook, he co founded at 12. A project which has made him a house hold name around the world.

Stay connected, save those gigabytes!

Stay connected, save those gigabytes!

The high rate of data being consumed by smart phones has made some users ground their internet activities. This could be as result of them having no knowledge about their data calculations, data settings among others. For many users, the service providers must be the culprits behind data exhaustion with barely one click on the internet. Here are some ways to ensure that you save your data but still have a good time with your mobile internet.