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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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Blue Gate makes wave in Online UPS…

Blue Gate makes wave in Online UPS…

With its leadership position in Deep Cycle Inverter batteries, Line Interactive, Online UPS, among others, hardware solutions provider, Tripplesea Limited, Sole Marketers Blue Gate Products, has set up an automated product service center in Lagos to offer after sales support services for all models of Blue Gate range.

NCC, NBC, Ericsson back IT Edge convergence forum

NCC, NBC, Ericsson back IT Edge convergence forum

Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja would be hosting the 3rd IT Edge West Africa Convergence Forum Nove-mber 5.Organisers of the event, Knowledge Media International (KMI) Limited said that the yearly IT Edge West Africa Convergence Forum has cemented its position as West Africa’s premier ICT event focusing on convergence, innovation and the consequences of policy thrusts on a converging environment.

I’m impressed with Ndukwe — Akunyili

I’m impressed with Ndukwe — Akunyili

Those who predicted a fisticuff anytime the Minister of Information and Communications, Prof Dora Akunyili and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe ever met, were handed a rude shock last weekend as the meeting of the duo in Radio house Thursday, was more of a warm embrace than the usual exchange of banters that have been going on in the press for a while now.

FG pledges support for  Anabel Mobile

FG pledges support for Anabel Mobile

The Federal Minister of Information and Communications Prof. Dora Akuneli has pledged full support of the Federal Ministry of Information and Communications for the work Anabel Mobile was doing to put Nigeria on the map of countries that are leading the pack in innovation and production of Mobile devices.

Phase3 telecom extends services to West African countries

Phase3 telecom extends services to West African countries

One of Nigeria’s provider of transmission and IP services using the aerial fibre optic transmission, Phase3, has expanded its network to cover the Republic of Benin and Togo. This was concluded with the execution of an exclusive right of way Concession Agreement with theCommunautéé Electrique du Benin (CEB), last week.

How lost SIM rewarded owner with N1m

How lost SIM rewarded owner with N1m

NO one would have missed the sound of a pin drop at the Calabar Cultural Centre at the weekend, as a Glo text 4 Millions promo winner, Ebomwonyi Osaro Cosmas narrated the fate that eventually turned him into instant millionaire.

LASIMRA dismantles defective masts

LASIMRA dismantles defective masts

THE Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency, LASIMRA, has embarked on the dismantling of defective and abandoned masts across the metropolis.

Visafone flags off  free phones promo

Visafone flags off free phones promo

Mobile communications provider, Visafone, has introduced a new package tagged; ‘Enjoy the N0.00 Advantage’. The package, gives subscribers opportunity to purchase and activate a HAIER Fm phone for just N3, 333 or a HUAWEI C2802 model for N2,222.

Toure celebrates Nigeria’s contribution to African telecom dev

Toure celebrates Nigeria’s contribution to African telecom dev

Ahead of its upcoming event, ITU Telecom world, in Geneva, next month, the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, Dr Hamadoun Toure, was in Abuja, Nigeria weekend, to attend the maiden edition of the African Telecom Development Forum.

‘My luck at Who Wants to be a  Millionaire, a surprise’

‘My luck at Who Wants to be a Millionaire, a surprise’

Mr Ufodike Chimuanyan Egwuchukwu Aroma, a graduate of Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka last week won the N10 million prize money in the MTN sponsored ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’. The indigene of Nnewi, Anambra State, still basking in the euphoria of being the latest millionaire in the most popular money winning programme in Africa spoke to Vanguard about his success on the hot seat.

US based company holds workshop on digital broadcasting

US based company holds workshop on digital broadcasting

A United State based broadcast engineering and capacity building company, Solsan Communication Ventures Limited in collaboration with Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON) has announced plans to hold a three day Broadcast media workshop at Tinapa
Resort, Cross River State.

FG demands apology from Sony Corporation

FG demands apology from Sony Corporation

The Federal Government (FG), has demanded an unreserved apology from Sony Corporation on the advert that was placed on the internet, which according to the FG, is meant portray Nigerians in a bad light.