Technology

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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Reflections as NCC ranks Visafone 4th largest mobile operator

Reflections as NCC ranks Visafone 4th largest mobile operator

THE turn of the new millennium came with a revolution in technology especially in these part of the world. The Y2K saw the deployment of computers, the internet, mobile telephones etc as indispensable part of the daily activities of individuals and organizations.

One9ja Game Show train berths at Enugu

One9ja Game Show train berths at Enugu

Etisalat customers who emerged millionaires at the game show held Saturday in the coal city of Enugu could not hide their excitement when one of the top officials of the telecommunications company, Seki Akande, presented them with cheques of their winnings.

Enugu govt pledges support to Multi-links Telkom

Enugu govt pledges support to Multi-links Telkom

The Enugu State Government has pledged a positive business relationship with Multi-Links Telkom by encouraging the people of the state to patronize the telecommunications services of the company.

Anambra: 100 secondary schools to benefit from Microsoft  IT Academy

Anambra: 100 secondary schools to benefit from Microsoft IT Academy

By Emeka Aginam, Asst. Online Editor In  a committed effort to empower its citizens, especially educational institutions with IT tools and knowledge, the Anambra State government is partnering with the software giant , Microsoft  on IT education termed  Microsoft IT academy  aimed  to enable institutions to offer a world_class curriculum to help students utilise the […]

Toure to chronicle 10 yrs of dev in African telecom

Toure to chronicle 10 yrs of dev in African telecom

By Thursday next week, the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union, ITU , Dr Hamadoun Toure would be in Nigeria, to unveil the most telecom developments in the African continent for the past ten years.

FIFA still milking Nigeria

FIFA still milking Nigeria

With FIFA having resolved the controversy of who among Nigerian broadcasters should be the Host Broadcaster of FIFA U_17 World Cup 2009 by awarding it to the Daar Communications Plc, time may have come to look at other issues.

CWG bags Sun Microsystems awards

CWG bags Sun Microsystems awards

CWL Ltd, the hardware subsidiary of Computer warehouse Group,recently won three awards at the Sun Microsystems Partners Executive Summit, held at the Emerald casino Resort South Africa.

OAU honours Ndukwe with Honourary Doctor of Technology

OAU honours Ndukwe with Honourary Doctor of Technology

Ahead the convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Michael Faborode has in Lagos announced the conferment of the Honourary Doctor of Technology (Honoris Causa) on the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe.

“30,000 SAP consultants needed in the job market globally”

“30,000 SAP consultants needed in the job market globally”

Even as unemployment remains a challenge in the country and the rest of the world, Business Solution Development Manager of Systems Applications and Products (SAP Jaco Van Zyl has disclosed that about 30,000 SAP consultants are currently needed globally in the job market to fill the gap.

Step Up:  Zain slashes tariff with new package

Step Up: Zain slashes tariff with new package

IN a bid to offer its customers more value for money, Africa and Middle East, telecom operator, Zain has introduced a new tariff plan with a reduced cost in making a call per second.

Where is the world going with BLUETOOTH?

Where is the world going with BLUETOOTH?

For Nigerian subscribers, perhaps the easiest that come to mind about the bluetooth technology is the wireless headset or handsfree as the case may be. The best outside these could be that of transferring files like pictures, music among others from mobile to mobile or computer to computer.

How quake in banking sector affects  ICT dev

How quake in banking sector affects ICT dev

Just about last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced a sudden removal of five Managing Directors of five top banks in Nigeria, creating a near quake in the banking sector. The banks affected included Intercontinental bank, Oceanic bank , Afribank Fin bank and Union Bank.