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 […]
Rutger Reman becomes MD, Ericsson Nigeria
Ericsson has appointed Rutger Reman, President and Managing Director for Ericsson Nigeria, reporting to Jean-Claude Geha, President and CEO of Ericsson sub-Saharan Africa.
Tule Taxi debuts with SMS advantage
IF you have ever tried using a taxi app, you would understand the frustration when you need to get somewhere quickly but your data finishes, or your network has a mind of its own. In such cases, the purpose of convenience which an app should provide is defeated.
How public school girls learn coding at JOEF
SLOWLY, the gender ceiling in Information and Communications Technology is being lifted across Nigeria. Although there is still a wide gap, more women and girls are gaining access, training and employment in the field. However, change is oozing much more slowly into the grassroots.
Information mgt can drive economic recovery— Oduwole
PRESIDENT, Institute of Information Management, Dr. Oyedokun Oyewole, IIM, has said that information management is instrumental in supporting and ensuring adequate implementation of the recently released Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) by the Federal Government.
‘It’s time for new deal, if broadband should reach everyone’
THE Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development in its 2017 Spring Meeting in Hong Kong, SAR of China, weekend, announced its commitment to concrete actions that will spur the roll-out of broadband around the world.
