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 […]
ISPON now listed in global media circuit
The International media circuit has listed the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), winner of the BID Arch of Europe Award in Frankfurt.
Microsoft spotlights opportunity divide for youth
While the software giant, Microsoft prepares the young talents around the world through Imagine Cup software competition for the global work force, new report from the International Youth Foundation outlines actions to better prepare the 1.2 billion global youth entering the 21st century workforce.
Nigerian Copyright Commission clamps down on end user software pirates
Officials from the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) yesterday raided the head office premises of a well-known Estate Management Firm, Jide Taiwo & Co in Victoria Island, Lagos. The raid, which followed a tip off and undercover surveillance by the NCC, resulted in the seizure of suspected high quality counterfeit Microsoft software.
Rename ComTech ministry to reflect IT – PROFESSIONALS
By the time the IT professionals assembly 2012 under the aegis of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, (CPN) wound up in Abuja last week, it was obvious that the dust on the name to be given to the Communication Ministry is yet to settle.
Vodacom empowers students on ICT development
As part of its contribution to the development of ICT knowledge in tertiary institutions and youth empowerment, Vodacom Business Nigeria, a pan-African corporate total communication solutions, has organized a three day ICT workshop for the students of Benue State University.
