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 […]
‘How Nigcomsat-1R will impact Nigerian economy’
A few days from to day, Nigeria will re-write history when it returns to space with the launch of its communications satellite, tagged Nigcomsat 1R.The event is slated for Xichang, China on Monday, December,19,2011 by 5pm local time.
Microsoft decries menace of software piracy in the country
Mr Seye Oloruntoba, the Anti-piracy Manager in Microsoft Nigeria, has decried the high level of software piracy in the country. Oloruntoba said in Lagos that the high level of software piracy could hinder job opportunities and stifle innovation in the country.
IT incubation centres in 5 states to unleash local talents underway
The federal government is concluding arrangements to establish Information Technology (IT) Business incubation centres in five states across the federation to among things unleash local talents to drive the ICT industry.
Microsoft, PIN engage Nigerian youths on cybercrime
AS part of its commitment to combat cybercrime in Nigeria, the software giant, Microsoft Nigeria has announced additional support for the Microsoft Internet Safety, Security and Privacy Initiative for Nigeria (MISSPIN), through a new grant aimed at engaging young Nigerians to address the country’s current cybercrime problem.
10 Unilag students bag LG scholarship
TEN engineering students of University of Lagos were called last week for LG scholarship scheme. They are Nnaemeka Obiajulu; Willie Francis; Ekwoh Samuel; Odubanjo Rukayalt; Etuere Reuben; Benson Udoh; Folarin Damilare and Adeyemi Oladele Junior, Taiwo Samuel and Owoh Etokowo.
