NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028
UN report scores Nigeria low in e-governance
Innovation on parade as 26 software developers gather at Tinapa
Professionals seek renaming of CommTech Ministry to reflect IT
Ericsson to give video backbone to Prime Media
Microsoft takes X-Gen solution to capital market
Phase3 Telecom deploys network to real estate industry
Microsoft restates commitment to partner FG on ICT devt
Expert speaks on consequences of digital revolution
INEC goes Satellite on constituency delineation
Time now to embrace cloud computing, say EMC officials
IDEA, ISPON link up for software hackathon

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RIM targets youths with BlackBerry Q5; links ‘NotJustOk’ for online contest
Running on the re-designed, re-engineered BlackBerry 10 software, global leader in wireless innovation, Research In Motion has unveiled the BlackBerry Q5 device in the Nigerian market. The new product, according to the mobile phone maker is now available from authorized carriers and retailers in the country.
New Tab-Book comes tablet, PC in one package
If detaching your tab from the keyboard which is one of the wave making innovations recently will deprive you of your cherished Qwerty typing experience, there is no need to be sad.
Avoiding hazards of your device
Typing with your thumb is not as harmless as it seems. In actual fact, health experts say that it causes a condition known as repetitive strain injury (RSI). Last week, we learned that prolonged use of ear phones can lead to deafness or mental disorientation. Here are safe tips to ensure that that device doesn’t harm or make you sick.
Google has new tablet, new connection to TV
Google on Wednesday unveiled a slimmer, more powerful tablet computer on its Nexus brand and a thumb-sized device that lets popular mobile gadgets feed online content wirelessly to television sets
Again, Samsung hits Nigeria market with Galaxy Mega
Through relentless innovation and discovery, digital media and digital convergence technologies makers, Samsung Electronics West Africa, has introduced the world’s largest smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Mega, to the Nigerian market.
USPF rejigs connectivity plans for remote areas
…3,000 km of fibre optics, 1,000 base stations coming every year
After about five years of trying to link the underserved Nigerian rural populace to the universal access, the Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF, has come out to announce that despite encomiums on its activities within those years, it was still not satisfied with the level of connectivity in the rural areas.
Fashola, Juwah disagree on regulation of telecom masts
After raising issues of multiple taxation, vandalisation of telecoms infrastructure, right of way approval among others affecting telecoms development in Lagos State by the telecoms regulatory agency, the Nigerian Communications Commission during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Government, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the executive Governor of the State did not mince words by disagreeing with the Commission, saying that there was nothing like multiple taxation and regulations.
Resourcery, Cisco prescribe video solution to Oil & Gas operations
Oil and Gas Executives across the country are in Portharcourt now, listening to how video solutions could improve their businesses and boost their economies.
FG empowers 29 inventors with N18m grant
THE Federal Government has empowered 29 local inventors and innovators with a financial grant of N18 million.
Minister tasks broadband committee on 20% access
Through relentless innovation and discovery, digital media and digital convergence technologies makers, Samsung Electronics West Africa, has introduced the world’s largest smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Mega, to the Nigerian market.
World’s cheapest computer gets millions tinkering
It’s a single circuit board the size of a credit card with no screen or keyboard, a far cry from the smooth tablets that dominate the technology market.
‘Biotechnology, must for food security in Nigeria’
…President asked to sign Biosafety bill into law
Although President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee to vet the long awaited biosafety bill as passed by the National Assembly before he could sign it into law, participants at the 10th anniversary of African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AATF seminar say Nigeria’s dream of achieving food sufficiency in 2015 will be a mirage, unless the country adopts biotechnology in the agric sector.
Microsoft Imagine Cup as enabling contest for software start-ups
Running in its 11th year series, Microsoft Imagine Cup, the world’s premier student programme and competition has been growing from strength to strength, enabling opportunities and preparing global technology-savvy students to use their ideas and talents to change the world for better.
Six million e-commerce jobs coming by 2015 – Minister
Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, has disclosed that an estimated 6. 2 million e-commerce related jobs will be created between now and 2015.
Lagos govt lists new standards for masts
The Lagos State government, through the Urban Furniture Regulatory Unit,UFRU, has once again rolled out a new set of standards for the installation of communications masts in the state.

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