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 […]
NITDA gets powers to certify local PCs for govt
The federal government last week, armed the National Information Technology Agency of Nigeria ( NITDA) with more teeth to perform its functions as the Agency now has the sole authority to clear all locally made information systems before they are purchased by Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.
‘Introduction of Office 365 to fuel businesses across regions’
Following the introduction of Microsoft Office 365 to the global markets including Nigeria, the Information Worker Business Group Lead, Microsoft Africa, Marc Israel has said with optimism that the solution has potential to fuel business and economic transformation across the region by delivering cost-effective, flexible access to enterprise-class IT.
2million order for iPhone 5
Apple said Monday that it received more than two million orders for its new iPhone 5 in 24 hours, and that many deliveries would be pushed back into October because of strong demand.
Apple unveils word’s thinnest iPhone
Apple on Wednesday introduced its new iPhone 5, a lighter, thinner and more powerful version of its iconic mobile device.
Terrorism: The new frontier for telecoms sector
The entire ICT sector was massively shaken, last week when the news broke of the attack on telecom operators’ base stations and other installations by persons suspected to be terrorists.
