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 […]
Ericsson signs broadcast services deal with Channel 5
Communications technology and services provider, Ericsson yesterday disclosed that it has signed an exclusive multi-year broadcast and media services deal with leading UK broadcaster, Channel 5, owned by Viacom.
NITDA DG tasks DEMO Africa on sustaining value of event
With less than ten days to this year’s DEMO Africa holding in Lagos, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA, Mr. Peter Jack has urged the promoters of the event: LIONS@frica to ensure the event sustains its established brand value as the ‘go-to-place’ for investors to meet innovative and budding technology entrepreneurs in Africa.
NITDA, NIPC to feature at GITEX Leaders congress on innovation, investment
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA, Mr. Peter Jack and the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Mrs. Uju Aisha Hassan Baba, are part of the plenary sessions anchoring the themes of GITEX 2015 holding this next month at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
NCS to FG: Appoint seasoned IT professional to head CT ministry
To maximize and deepen the benefits of electronic governance and digital transformation in Nigeria, the Nigerian Computer Society, the President of the Nigerian Computer Soceity, NCS, Prof Adesola Aderounmu has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to consider the appointment of seasoned IT professionals to head the Ministry of Communication Technology and other IT agencies in the country.
How secured are you on wireless network connections
CONNECTING to WIFI better known as “piggybacking” has been the only free way for internet users perusing into categories of websites without being charged for internet service. However, as users find it difficult to stay offline, this has specifically exposed their files to an unsecured wireless network. Now comes the question, is it safe connecting to an unknown wireless network? Here comes some safe method of handling such problems
