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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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RIM targets youths with BlackBerry Q5; links ‘NotJustOk’ for online contest

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

Minister tasks broadband committee on 20% access

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.

‘Biotechnology, must for food security in Nigeria’

‘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

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.

Lagos govt lists new standards for masts

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.