In January 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a 50% telecoms tariff increase, a decision targeted at the sustainability of the industry, yet a move that was met with mixed reactions from the public since its implementation on February 11, 2025. This increase comes amid inflation and foreign exchange volatility, which have contributed to […]
Read MoreA new road construction plan that will make it compulsory for all roads in Nigeria to have ducts for the laying of fibre optic cables has been finalised by the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE). When effective, it will ensure planning, design and construction […]
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Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Enugu State are set to explore innovative approaches to leverage the GBB digital infrastructure solutions for the economic and social advancement of the state. That was part of the discussion between the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju and the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, […]
Read MoreEdge data centres are proliferating across Africa, addressing the multi-pronged challenges of fast-tracking coverage, refreshing and transforming data centre infrastructure, achieving more agility in roll-out and reducing content latency across the continent. This is according to Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group Company, Africa’s leading provider of comprehensive, […]
Read MoreAI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. […]
Read MoreNigeria, a major digital hub in Africa, has suffered a major cyber attack making it the third highest volume of cyberattacks in West Africa, coming in at 2,721 for the first half of 2024. Attacks on the computer-related services field were prevalent, but local beauty salons were second on the list for Nigeria, enduring 206 […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is worried that the challenges affecting telecoms operators’ activities and businesses in the country has escalated. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Maida Aminu, the problems plaguing the industry has gone beyond vandalism and theft, stressing that another critical challenge is the denial of access to […]
Read MoreIn an era marked by uncertainty, today’s Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are tasked with navigating complex challenges akin to those faced during the 2008 financial crisis. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and economic instability are reshaping global trade and business strategies. As Natalya Makarochkina, Senior Vice President of Secure Power Division, International Operations at Schneider […]
Read More“In an age when your digital privacy can be invaded by several types of software unconsciously, it turns into a vital skill to learn how to protect your PC and your private conversations,” said Thibeau Maerevoet, ProxyScrape Chief Executive Officer. Convenience is experienced due to the connection of the devices in the digital age, but privacy […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), sais it has been putting in place deliberate policies towards facilitating provisioning of Space based communications services. According a document from the sighted by TechnologyMirror, the NCC has also developed Licensing Framework to facilitate investments and entry into the Nigerian market for provision of communications services. The Commission had in […]
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