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 […]
Vodacom guarantees better connectivity with AfricaIPconnect solutions
Vodacom Business, one of the leading provider of pan-African corporate total communication solutions has introduced its latest solutions, AfricaIPconnect to Nigeria IT market. According to the company, the solution was designed to redefine and guarantee better connectivity to organizations that desire superior end user experience when navigating the Internet space in Nigeria.
Broadband is next phase of telecoms revolution – Juwah
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC. Dr. Eugene Juwah has said that broadband is the next phase of telecommunication revolution, which every nation that aspires to succeed must embrace.
NCS seeks action on cyber law
The Nigerian Computer Society, (NCS) has among other things advocated the passage of cyber security legislation to provide legal backing and confidence to fighting cyber crime.
Rep raises hope on passage of cyber security law
The long awaited Cyber security law may soon be a reality if the worlds of House committee Committee on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Hon. Ibrahim Shehu Gusau is anything to go by.
Microsoft, British Council plan 80 digital hubs in Africa
Software giant, Microsoft, in partnership with British Council will each invest $1 million over the next two years including human resources and in-kind resources to build 80 digital hubs across 6 Sub Saharan countries.
‘Mobile technology is escape route for financial institutions in 2012’
Mobile Devices, Social Media, Advanced Business Analytics, and More Stringent Regulation are part of the strategies Financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will adopt, if they must survive in 2012 business year.
Bringing the Nigerian knowledge workforce home (1)
For more than seven decades, they have been lining up for travel and immigrant visas in the dead of the night. In their millions, they traveled by air, sea and on land, through the deadliest deserts of the world.
Omatek plans multi-billion naira factory
Local computer manufacturer, Omatek Computers, has announced plans to build a multi billion naira factory in the country. The company said the new factory is aimed at consolidating on its achievements and its extensive presence in Nigeria.
What makes Nokia Lumia 800 first real Window phone
When released last year, Nokia CEO Mr Stephen Elop described the Nokia Lumia 800 as “the first real Windows phone”.
Since the debut of the phone, the operating system now boasts over 40,000 apps, making the deal between the two companies superb.
Cashless Nigeria: FirstBank offers e-solutions
With its application for e-banking, First Bank of Nigeria Plc is retooling to be among the leading players driving the cash-lite initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) through its alternative channels including FirstCards, FirstMobile and FirstOnline.
