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 […]
London riots and ICT-enhanced security
It is now stale news that the city of London, and other parts of the United Kingdom erupted in riots earlier this month. Those who have been following the event by now have an idea of what may have been the immediate and remote causes of the disturbances.
NigComSat, NIPOST, NITDA, NCC, others now in Communications & Tech ministry
Minister of Communications and Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, yesterday, itemized the agencies that would constitute the new Communication and Technology Ministry.
Make vandalisation of telecom facilities capital offence – Adebayo
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, last week repeated calls that the federal government should make the vandalisation of telecom infrastructure a capital offence to deter vandals from frustrating the efforts of telecom operators in Nigeria.
Glo, NCDF to give 50,000 public phones in rural areas
Second National Operator, Globacom and Microfone Telecoms, a subsidiary of the Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF), have initiated a partnership that will see 50,000 lines supplied to rural areas across Nigeria.
Samsung out with smart TV with Web 2.0
One of the global leaders in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, Samsung Electronics will today in Nigeria launch Samsung SmartTV range, a new line of full HD 3D televisions, integrated with the internet and Web 2. 0.
