Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
CSR: MTN devotes 21 days to educational development
MTN Nigeria, Monday announced that it would devote the next 21 days to promoting campaigns that would assist the nation in developing its educational sector.
Senate committee tasks Presidency on Biosafety bill
The Senate Committee Chairman on Science and Technology, Sen. Ajayi Borofice has warned the presidency of the dangers in delaying the signing of Biosafety bill into law.
USPF distributes 120,000 PCs to schools
…Gets NAS nod to wire all Nigerian schools…
The Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF has distributed about 120,000 personal computers to 1200 public secondary schools across the country.
Infinitiser delivers Glo’s 26m subscribers free to postpaid customers
If benefits including few minutes free calls to selected numbers and a couple of free credits after reaching some loyalty threshold, which some operators in recent times allow their subscribers, have so much become part of their telephone lives, Second National Operator, Globacom, may be recreating the per second billing feat with its recent Infinitiser postpaid customers service
NCS confers Jim Ovia with honorary fellowship
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Information and Communications Technology in the country, the Nigerian Computer Society, NCS, has awarded the Chairman of Visafone Communications Limited, Mr. Jim Ovia, with the Honorary Fellowship of the Society.
