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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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Breaking: FG moves to deploy 5G Technology

…NCC, NIGCOMSAT sign MoU on C-band frequency By Emmanuel Elebeke At last, the controversy surrounding 5G technology deployment has finally been laid to rest, as Federal government has concluded plans to commence the deployment process. This followed the successful signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU between the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Wednesday with […]

Google supports African start-ups with developer scholarship

By Prince Osuagwu Search engine giant, Google is supporting African tech start-up ecosystem with empowerment capacity and developer scholarships. This is as it opened up applications for its 6th Class of the Google for Startups Accelerator programme recently. The programme is accompanied with the launch of new developer scholarships in partnership with Pluralsight and Andela. […]

Tech-Start-ups: Why new entrepreneurs fail to get early funding

By Prince Osuagwu In recent years, more investors and firms are harkening on to money as a major source of early funding for their budding enterprises. However, investment expert, Adedeji Olowe has a different thinking. For him most often, even with money, many budding businesses still don’t get to the finishing line because money is […]

24 Unity schools qualify for National Robotics Championship

By Juliet Umeh Twenty-four teams drawn from the Federal Unity Colleges have qualified for the First Lego League, National Robotics Championship Competition 2021. The teams were selected after highly competitive Zonal Championships held in Lagos and Kano. The seventh edition of the Championship which is organised annually by Coderina Education and Technology Foundation was carried […]

LG makes Rita Dominic brand ambassador 

LG Electronics has signed Nollywood Diva, Rita Dominic as Brand Ambassador in Nigeria for all its home appliances. The device maker said her choice was due to her inspiring adventures and expeditions in the Nollywood industry. Signing the contract in Lagos, Dominic said LG home appliances  such as InstaView Refrigerator, Vivace WM, Gas cooker and […]

Ransomware: Recovery cost reaches $2 Million yearly-Sophos 

By Juliet Umeh Findings by a global next-generation cybersecurity, firm Sophos, has revealed that the average total cost of recovery from a ransomware attack has more than doubled in a year, increasing from $761,106 in 2020 to $1.85 million in 2021. According to the company, the average ransom paid is $170,404. The global findings also […]

New mobile APP for instant cryptocurrency exchange debuts in Lagos

By Juliet Umeh A new mobile app that allows instant exchange of crypto currency with the naira and other currencies in the globe has debuted in Lagos, courtesy of Tradefada Nigeria Limited. This, according to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Seun Dania will bring the needed change and confidence to […]

Lotucrypto unveils new cryptocurrency, Lotucoin

Cyptocurrency company Lotucrypto has unveiled it new cryptocurrency, Lotucoin. Lotucrypto had the initial coin offering of Lotucoin on the 30th of April 2021 an exciting news for crypto enthusiasts worldwide. The ICO of the coin has been anticipated since March 2021, when the coin was initially launched. Many crypto enthusiasts were excited to be able […]

Apple’s app store goes on trial in threat to ‘walled garden’

On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other devices. The federal court case is being brought by Epic […]

IT firm moves to ease cloud transition for Nigerian SMEs

By Cynthia Alo Indigenous Information Technology solution provider, AkolagTech, has reiterated its commitment to enhance cloud seamless transition for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, in Nigeria. This came even as the company advised SMEs in the country to embrace clouding and virtualisation to efficiently navigate the COVID-19 era and seamlessly run their businesses. Speaking […]

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