Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Women development centres as ICT hubs
Last week, the issue here was about connecting rural communities with ICTs, wherein it was stated that the issue is part of the objectives of the Geneva Plan of Action of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS).
RIM launches BlackBerry reader, tracker apps
Research In Motion; makers of the Blackberry phone have lunched it’s much anticipated Blackberry reader and Mileage Tracker pro applications to it’s world market especially it’s rapidly expanding African and in particular Nigeria markets.
QAI boss for NITPPF workshop
Ahead of the National IT Public-Private Partnership, NITPPF, organized by the Information Technology Association of Nigeria, ITAN, the Chief Operating Officer of QAI Global, leading global consulting and workforce development organization, Mr. Tom Ticknor is expected to facilitate the IT industry quality awareness & improvement workshop during the event slated this month in in Benin, Edo State.
SEC rolls out new listing requirement for companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a new requirement for listing on the Nigerian capital market, declaring that, henceforth, companies seeking listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) must adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
DSTv unveils mobile decoder
TOP pay-TV operator, DSTV Mobile last week introduced mobile television decoder for Nigerian consumers. With the product called “Drifta”, Nigerian subscribers can enjoy television anywhere at any time.
