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 […]
Local content tops agenda at stakeholders forum
As the two day national workshop on the status and software development in Nigeria ends, stakeholders have called for improvement of local content in software development in Nigeria, as a critical element for realization of Vision 20:2020.
GREEN TECH:Omatek introduces 24-hour solar, powered hybrid
AS the world goes green technology, Nigeria’s Omatek Engineering Services Limited, an arm of Omatek Ventures Plc, says its is joining the crusade in a big way, with a recent introduction of a new alternative power solution using Solar and LED technology.
ICT can rescue economy, says Ekuwem
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been described as the only viable tool through which Nigeria could move out of the current global economy meltdown. The National President, Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem stated this while announcing the opening of the 2009 COMBIT Africa and exhibition to be held in Lagoon Restaurant, Lagos.
MTN joins submarine cable fray with WACS
MTN Nigeria, last week, entered the submarine cable competition going on in Nigeria today, joining ten other countries of the world in an agreement that would usher in West African Cable Systems, WACS.
Search for Princess Anabel begins
AS count down for Princess Anabel begins, there seems to be great expectations and excitements in the Nigerian entertainment industry as Anabel Entertainment, the new entertainment unit of Anabel Group is preparing to launch a pageant and reality show with a difference.
