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 […]
Indigenous software makers carpet govt on $2.8bn software importation
The only way to ensure that the economy and national security will not continue to dwindle, would be to enthrone critical legislations and huge funding for the IT and software sectors
How to transfer money using your mobile phone
THE Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, introduced the cashless policy in 2012. It was meant to curb excesses in the handling of cash in Nigeria and to reduce the volume of cash in circulation. Most importantly, the policy was introduced to drive development and modernization of payment systems capable of placing Nigeria among the top 20 economies by the year 2020.
‘We will continue to partner with stakeholders to boost telecoms industry’
THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said it will continue to partner with government at all levels, and other stakeholders, in its bid to move the telecoms industry forward.
Galaxy S8, S8+ attract huge pre-order from Nigerian users
NEW devices from Samsung Electronics West Africa, the Galaxy S Series, including Galaxy S8 and S8+, are getting more attention from scores of potential Nigerian users, who on daily basis pre-register to be among the first to use the devices.
7 Nigerian students to fly country’s flag at first global robot Olympics
Those who think that Nigeria does not have what it takes for global competitiveness in the knowledge economy should better have a rethink.
