Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Norak technologies launches school management solution
In order to address management challenges in nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary schools in Nigeria, Norak Technologies has developed a web-based software application for school administration.
Alcatel strengthens showcases new technology at partner’s forum
At the just concluded Partners Forum held in Lagos, technology giant, Alcatel has strengthened its relationship with key partners and distributors as the brand moves into its second year of business in the Nigerian market.
Expanding the frontiers in Africa’s growing smart phone adoption
In various mobile markets around the world, different mobile brands dominate different regions. While Apple’s iPhone is the undisputed champion in America for instance, this is not particularly the case in every other big market.
5G Network: Nokia teams up with T-mobile
AT the basic level of Smartphone technology is the Second Generation (2G) network which handled phone calls, basic text messaging, and small amounts of data over a protocol called MMS.
OPIC commits $4.1m loan to support wireless internet expansion in Kenya
After an initial grant in 2013 from Microsoft’s 4Afrika initiative and the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has committed a $4.1 million loan to support Mawingu Networks, a provider of solar-powered wireless Internet across rural Kenya.
