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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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Gionee’s E6 series spices Android market

Just as the battle for mobile phone market hots up, China-based handset maker, Gionee last week in Lagos announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the Gionee Elife E6.

New NCS president unfolds agenda

The new President of the Nigeria Computer Society, Professor David Adewumi says he will Liaise with Federal ministries to embark on aggressive application of ICT tools in all government agencies. Professor Adewumi made the assertion at the weekend, during his inaugural speech as the 18th President of the association.

Apple to launch two iPhone versions soon

Apple has asked its Taiwan-based supplier to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone next month, including a lower-cost model, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Scam-alert: Never save the damsel in distress!

The internet isn’t really the best place to be a knight in shining armour. The reasons aren’t farfetched; for all you know, the damsel in distress could be a wicked witch or worse, a scamming dude. This week, we focus on scams that appeal to the hero in you.

15-yr-old Nigerian develops social network

Obviously not everything that comes from Jos, Plateau state is tears blood and sorrow. It seemed so on account of several crises that have erupted from the ancient city in the past few years.

Immigration lists cancelled passports on internet

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has uploaded on its website a list of passports which it said it had cancelled, in a renewed bid to stem the use of false identities and travel documents of compromised fidelity.

LG gives tech edge to women with Pink Service

THE constant campaign for more women to participate in the technology field seems to be yielding fruits. Besides raising women’s interest, the call is also reshaping the way corporate organisations engage female clients.

Cross River blazes trail with Tinapa ICT hub

Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke says the newly inaugurated ICT hub in Tinapa City, Calabar, was aimed at providing young men and women with capacity and intellect to compete globally with their creative mind and innovation.

Phase3 Telecom links Main One on connectivity edge

MAIN One and Phase3 Telecom have created a unique connectivity edge that gives the education, banking, security, and government sectors as well as other organizations in Oyo state enhanced broadband access.

3-D digital press enters Nigeria

A Lagos based printing firm has raised the bar in the digital printing market by introducing the Kodak NexPress 3D printing machine.

IBM, tech firms promote cloud data center Solutions

In its continuity of providing industry leadership on a variety of technology fronts, IBM has announced its collaboration with other technology firms to form the OpenPOWER Consortium , an open development alliance based on IBM’s power.

ZTE completes NPSCS project, hands over to govt

A CHINESE firm that specialises in security communications, ZTE Nigeria has said that it has completed the National Public Service Communications System (NPSCS) contract awarded it, adding that the impact of the project is already being felt in the management of security operations.

4Afrika scholarship: Microsoft targets 1,000 students

The global software giant, Microsoft Corp. in recognition of the International Youth Day, has disclosed that no fewer than 1,000 talented young minds from Africa are expected to benefit from 4Afrika Scholarship program in the first phase of the pilot program beginning November this year.

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