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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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With NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria  ready for technological warfare  , Rufai

With NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria ready for technological warfare , Rufai

The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) limited, Mr. Ahmed Rufai has said that having fully trained nearly 150 young engineers who are equipped to fit into any global engineering field, Nigeria was ready to take on the world in science and technological excellence.

Why we excel in Nigeria, Aviat network

Why we excel in Nigeria, Aviat network

Daring the obvious high cost of doing business in Nigeria, integrated 4G solution company, Aviat networks has said that it would continue to operate comfortably in the country for a long time to come because it has long decoded the formula of staying afloat in the Nigerian market.

Nigerian teacher wins Microsoft award at Kenyan event

Nigerian teacher wins Microsoft award at Kenyan event

At the just concluded regional finals of the 2010 Innovative Teacher Awards at the Pan-African Innovative Education Forum which held at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Kenya, Mr. Nwodo Monday Obinna, of Odogbolu Grammer School, Ogun State was among 18 teachers honoured by the global software giant.

Jonathan’s 2011 election success lies in software (2)

Jonathan’s 2011 election success lies in software (2)

Domain analysis produces informal narratives and terminologies as well as formal, mathematicalmodels. It also includes Domain analysis is validated by domain experts — who may well not be software experts. Requirements capture:

IBM to power IT for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations

IBM to power IT for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations

In a move that will accelerate the transformation of African mobile communications and positively impact the speed of economic development across the African continent, Bharti Airtel Limited and IBM have announced the selection of IBM to manage the computing technology and services that power Bharti Airtel’s mobile communications network spanning 16 African countries. An agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming months of this year.

Juwah seeks stronger union at CTO confab

Juwah seeks stronger union at CTO confab

Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Eugene Juwah at the weekend in Colombo, Srilanka, called for more dedication by member nations of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization, CTO, to enable the organization meet its obligations and responsibilities in the global telecom committee of nations.

Should we miss HiTV?

Should we miss HiTV?

Things are not the same without HiTV. Not with the way Multichoice is handling the ongoing Premiership League whose rights HiTv lost to them. It’s bad enough that our HiTV decoders lie without use right now.

IT CEOs summit:NASSCOM scrambles for Nigerian market

IT CEOs summit:NASSCOM scrambles for Nigerian market

While Nigerian ICT market continues to attract foreign vendors , the National Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) of India, the premier trade body and chamber of commerce of the IT business-processing outsourcing, (BPO) industries in India are expected in the country next week for the 2010 edition of the IT Chief Executive Officers, (CEOs) summit.

Globacom concludes Glo1 business forum in Abuja

Globacom concludes Glo1 business forum in Abuja

Captains of industry, ICT experts, representatives of the diplomatic community on Tuesday converged at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, as Globacom held an interactive business session on its submarine fibre optic cable, Glo1, at the Federal Capital Territory.