As the wave of technology revolution sweeps across the coast of African continent, particularly with the landing of Glo and Main One fibre optic cables, and now waiting for full deployment into the nooks and crannies of the country to accelerate internet service, most service providers are beginning to jettison satellite network and paying attention only on broadband as the only way to go.

Recently, Cyberlife had reported that software giant, Microsoft, too had joined in the battle against cyberhackers who are currently successfully carrying out attacks on local websites owned by corporate organisations in the country.
The telecommunication and banking industry have been the worst hit by this menace due to its high dependence on the internet and it’s many online tools.

A source on the management team of a mobile telecommunication company operating in the country has informed Cyberlife that subscribers to its network’s mobile services who have not yet had their Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards registered will soon be barred from the from using the services of it’s mobile network.

When world security and identity issues are discussed, Nigeria is not just getting a good record. From piracy to identity theft, porous cyber security among other vices, Nigeria keeps getting a poor rating, taking the shine off its standing as a giant black African nation with enviable population and astronomical ICT growth that keeps developed nations on their toes.

Coscharis Technologies Limited last week said it has been appointed by Kobian Pte Limited as the sole distributor of her mercury products in Nigeria.