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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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NCC, media and national interest

NCC, media and national interest

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, saddled with the task to regulate the communication sector in Nigeria, recently tasted the ugly side of media antagonism that perhaps has become a pastime by mischief makers in the country.

Cyberoam harps on network security, rewards customers

Cyberoam harps on network security, rewards customers

Network security services provider, Cyberoam, last week said that in the wake of rising wave of hacking activities in the world, corporate organisations playing in the Nigerian environment should strive for adequate network security protection to be able to stay on top of their game.

Taking African entrepreneurship to the Ivy League circuit

Taking African entrepreneurship to the Ivy League circuit

On June 08, 2011, I received a letter from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship), part of which read; ‘The remarkable success of CWG is a story that inspires entrepreneurs, academics, investors, and policy makers working in emerging countries.

Technology boosts fight against piracy – Blueshield MD

Technology boosts fight against piracy – Blueshield MD

SALES and use of fake and adulterated technology devices, especially desktops, laptop and notebooks, have not just become source of worry to concerned citizens but has risen to alarming proportion in Nigeria.
This development, according to analysts has posed possible loss of income to both the users, the Information and Technology Industry and government.

Google set for developers day

Google set for developers day

Search engine giant, Google has announced that the stage is set for the annual Google Nigeria event for software developers, technology entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the country beginning tomorrow.

Blackberry 9810 debuts

Blackberry 9810 debuts

Research In Motion RIM makers of the blackberry range of smartphones has announced the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 in a new evolution of the original BlackBerry Torch 9800 model.

Revival of fixed lines infrastructure needed for broadband – JUWAH

Revival of fixed lines infrastructure needed for broadband – JUWAH

Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Eugene Juwah, at the just concluded Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain said that the country may not fully harness the potentials of broadband deployment for wealth creation and employment generation until the fixed line segment of the telecommunications market is revived.

Ericsson unveils ecosystem hub for mobile money

Ericsson unveils ecosystem hub for mobile money

DURING the Mobile World Congress 2012 which just ended, Ericsson Wallet Platform last week unveiled its new extended suite of m-commerce solutions and services. The Ericsson solution is designed to accelerate access and interconnection between the emerging m-commerce eco-system and the financial world to fast track the next generation of mobile financial services.

NCC axes vendors of unapproved mobile handsets

NCC axes vendors of unapproved mobile handsets

The Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC fight against undue interference on network took a new dimension last week, when the commission last weekend in Lagos clamped down on two companies illegal mobile phone dealers in the country.

AU selects preferred registry operator

AU selects preferred registry operator

The .ZA central registry operator, UniForum SA, has been selected by the African Union as its preferred registry operator that will administer the upcoming dotAFRICA Top Level Domain.