Nigeria Approves Spectrum for 5G Trial
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the spectrum for the trial of 5G services in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at the opening of the maiden International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Digital African Week on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Danbatta said that Nigeria had exceeded the 30 […]
Rant Of The Day – This Credit Thing
Welcome to the rant column. I don’t know if I should call this robbery or fraud. There is something I have noticed among some telecommunication companies and sincerely, it’s annoying! You will recharge a good amount of money on your phone, and your network provider will send you a bonus that you didn’t request for […]
Telecoms Firms To Recall Sacked Workers
The Ministry of Communications on Tuesday hinted that two telecommunications firms are currently considering a recall of retrenched staff. Speaking during a public hearing by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating operational activities of telecoms sector which is chaired by Hon. Ahmed Abu (APC, Niger), the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Sonny Echono, said efforts […]
A Day In The Digital Life Of Africa
Africa is in the throes of a technological revolution, leapfrogging computers in favour of internet connections through mobile phones. A fifth of the continent now have access to a broadband connection, a figure predicted to triple in the next five years. But how are phones and the internet changing the lives of ordinary Africans? And […]
Can The Internet Reboot Africa?
You can buy sunlight with your phone, conduct an eye test on someone 100 miles away and attend a church service on your iPad. There are apps for investing in cows, for sending parcels and for mapping unrest. And soon you’ll be able to deliver blood and medicines by drone. There’s free Facebook, mobile banking, […]
Orange Group To Establish In Regional Office In Nigeria
One of the world’s largest trading and telecoms company, Orange Business Services, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to support enterprises in Africa with expansion of its sales operations in Lagos, Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by Mr Giorgio Heiman, Vice President, Orange Business Services, Africa, and made […]
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