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 […]
Why there are no laws yet on cybercrime, other IT issues – EDET, NITDA counsel
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA is an arm of the federal executive council and an agency set up with a mandate to ensure development of information technology in the country.
WAICA members charged to list shares on local stock exchanges
Sierra Leonean President, Mr. Ernest Bai Koroma has appealed to owners of Sierra Leone based WAICA Reinsurance Plc (WAICA Re) to list the shares of the company on the stock exchange of the member-countries.
Ceragon to strengthen long distance communication with Microwave link
Renowned communications backhaul support providers, Ceragon Networks, last week stormed Nigeria to put strength to its wish to ensure that mobile and fixed line carriers
Visafone introduces new tariff plan
Visafone Communications limited has introduced a new tariff plan tagged: Visa Talk, Talk, Talk, with a view to providing subscribers with low and attractive call tariff.
Draft National Software Policy ready, says Prof Akinyokun
The National Software Policy Review Committee, (NSPC) will this week submit the draft copy of the National Software Policy to the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) for review by the governing board of the regulatory authority
ICT: When citizens are ahead of government
I have never been in doubt about the capabilities of the ordinary Nigerian, who I believe is one of the most resilient brands of the human species. What I have remained in doubt about, and I need to be convinced otherwise is the ability of our leaders to provide the leadership we need.
ATCON blames loss of 65 telcos to poor environment
President of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Titi Omo-Ettu, has blamed the lost of about 65 telecommunication companies by Nigeria to the unfriendly business environment in the country.
NITEX 2011: Local OEMs worry over dorminance of foreign PCs
By the time the just concluded Nigerian Information Technology Exhibition, (NITEX) was drawing to a close last week in Lagos, there were worries among local computer assemblers following growing dominance by foreign PCs brands in the market.
Glo’s support for African Voices boosts development
Perhaps, one of the glowing attributes of Glo, is its support for development and the exposure of the African continent to the world.
Kimberly Ryan expands branch network across Africa
In line with the organizational vision of establishing its footprint in the African market, Kimberly Ryan Group, announced the expansion of its business operations to Sierra Leone.
