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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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32 schools scramble for ISPON software cup

32 schools scramble for ISPON software cup

With the entry deadline extended to seven days, no fewer than 32 tertiary institutions are currently scrambling to win the national software innovation cup instituted by the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, (ISPON) .

Oyo flood victims get succour from MTN

Oyo flood victims get succour from MTN

MTN Nigeria, through its corporate social responsibility vehicle, MTN Foundation, last week provided relief materials to the victims of the recent flooding in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Software database and national security (2)

Software database and national security (2)

The reality today translates to the fact that it should be abundantly clear to us, that the era and long-addicted habit of physically and blindly chasing the containers and cargo packages at all our import terminals and air/land boarders and throwing away the content of the manifest documents that represent the knowledge-base and real world inside the containers, must be over by now.

LG out with Optimus 3D smart phones

LG out with Optimus 3D smart phones

To satisfy the needs and aspirations of its consumers with cutting technology and innovation, technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, LG Electronics last week unveiled an optimus 3D smart phone in the Nigerian market.

Nokia-Siemens network launches liquid net

Nokia-Siemens network launches liquid net

Basking on the euphoria of a new office in Lagos Nigeria, Nokia Siemens Networks last week announced the launch of Liquid Net, a new way to deliver broadband and allow an operator to set up its network to self_adapt to meet capacity and coverage requirements based on demand.