Business

Digicel Goes Live With BroadForward Diameter Router

Digital Operator Digicel has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Routing Agent (DRA). The BroadForward DRA has replaced the legacy DRA systems while the BroadForward STP earlier replaced the IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems that were in use at 26 of Digicel’s markets in the Caribbean and Central America. At the heart of the Digicel network, the BroadForward DRA provides intelligent […]

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Internet

Lagos Motorshow to Feature Tech Theater Dedicated to AI & Electric Cars, Proceeds Marked for Charity Works

The Lagos Motorshow will feature a dedicated technology exhibition that will feature new innovation, Internet of things (IoT) in automobiles and other developments in the automotive industry, including Electric Vehicles, Electric Tricycles and gas-powered low emission ECO friendly vehicles. At a press conference unveiling key features of the event, the organisers disclosed that the exhibition […]

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Business

ICTLOCA Set to Host Convergence Summit Focus on Sustainable Local Content through Digital Innovation

The quest to bridge the gap between the rapid advancements in digital technologies and their practical application is the focus of the a Summit organised Association of Information Communication Technology Local Content (ICTLOCA). The July 2024 Convergence Summit with the theme: ‘Sustaining Local Content with Digital Innovation backbone in the Ecosystem’, has bring together key […]

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Telecoms

IXPN Hits 570 Gigabytes Per Second in Traffic, as Peak Traffic Grows Consistently in 10 Years

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has continued to record yearly peak traffic growth. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman said that IXPN has confidently grown peak traffic annually for the past 10 years. Rudman who was speaking at the 2024 edition of IXPN Members Engagement Forum in Lagos, […]

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Business

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Tele-Density  Drops to 102.30% as NCC Adjusts Statistics to Reflect Population Figures & ITU Standard

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry tele-density has dropped from 115.63% to 102.30% in September according statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Commission in its telecom industry statistical reports of September, October, and November 2023 published on its the website further revealed that broadband penetration witnessed a similar drop from 45.47% to 40.85% in the […]

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Business

Anambra Unveils Redesigned & Refined State Website as Verified Information Source for Citizens

The Anambra State Government has redesigned and refined its official website to become a source of verified information for the citizens. A statement issued by the Anambra State ICT Agency, which redesigned the official website, said that the Anambra State Website is the exclusive platform for authenticated and genuine updates on the state’s advancements across […]

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News

MultiChoice Launches Showmax Live Streaming of English Premiership for Less than N2000 Monthly

Showmax, an Africa-focused streaming service, is set to introduce a new look and offers from February 12th. The MultiChoice-owned streaming service announced the relaunch of its Africa service yesterday, as the entertainment business reaffirmed that the heart of its new offering is the world’s first standalone English Premier League plan for mobile, with all 380 […]

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Business

Minister Unveils Initiative to Facilitate New National Fibre Rollout & Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy

The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has established the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to encourage collaboration in broadband development and adoption, as well as to position Nigeria at the forefront of the global digital economy. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced the project on Sunday […]

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News

Regulatory, Cyber, and Economic Risks Greatest Fear of Nigerian Businesses, Says Report

Cyber incidents  such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The closely interlinked peril of Business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes(up from #6 to #3 year-on-year), Fire, explosion (up from #9 to #6), and Political risks and violence (up from #10 to #8) are the biggest […]

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Business

Telecom Operators to Capitalise on $400bn  5G Market in 2024, Says Report

Telecoms operators will generate $400 billion in service revenue from 5G networks in 2024; an annual growth of 32% from 2023, says Juniper Research. However, the report anticipates that as 5G penetration rates become saturated amongst consumers, it will be imperative for operators to launch services over 5G networks that provide value to enterprise IoT […]

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