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 […]
Super-fast 4G mobile services launched in Britain
Britain’s first super-fast 4G mobile Internet service was launched in 11 cities on Tuesday, allowing the kingdom to catch up with the global roll-out.
Airtel laments impact of terror attacks, flooding on facilities
One of Nigeria’s telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria has raised an alarm over the massive damage to its facilities caused by the relentless terror attacks on its installations in the North as well as the ravaging flood across the country.
FLOOD DISASTER: MTN rues flood impact on network modernization
MTN Nigeria at the weekend cried out that the flood ravaging most parts of the country has also affected its operations, appealing to its customers and other key stakeholders for patience and understanding.
MIGRATING FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL BROADCASTING A 98-year old woman and her TV set
IT was Friday 12 October, it was afternoon, and the place was Soweto, the black township in Johannesburg, South Africa.
New Horizons emerges Microsoft 2012 valued partner
New Horizons Nigeria, a franchise of New Horizons Worldwide, the world’s largest independent IT Training organization has emerged Microsoft 2012 Valued Partner.
ITU Telecom World 2012: Our broadband plan is open to investors – Sambo
LAST week, the ITU Telecom World 2012 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Sunday 14th to Thursday 18th October at the Duibai International Conference & Exhibition Centre, DICEC. In all, the event featured 95 top-notch speakers that included our Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson and the executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Eugene Juwah, and his predecessor, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, chairman of OpenMedia Group.
NCC partners NITDA, Zinox on capacity building for ICT journalists
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Zinox Technologies are collaborating with ICT Publishers Alliance in a project to build capacity in the use of modern ICT tools in news processing and management among West African journalists managers of information within government.
Inadequate research funding affects our economy – NCS
Ahead of its maiden edition of Computer Science / Information Technology Research and Development workshop slated for next month in Lagos, the Nigerian Computer Society has condenmed the Federal Government under-investment in research and development, a situation it said was not good for the economy.
Cloud computing: NAMA deploys Windows sever 2012 to boost operations
By deploying Windows Server 2012, the Chief Information Officer, (CIO) of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has said that government agencies can improve service and cuts costs through cloud computing.
Intel says women access to education is panacea for social progress
Intel Corporation, penultimate week, used the opportunity of the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl to expand its global commitment to furthering education for girls and women in Africa.
