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JUST IN: NCC Funded Nigerian University Research Makes Major Breakthrough in 5G Technology Deployment

A  Nigerian University, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has made a major technology development breakthrough in the design of the fifth-generation mobile communication system. The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering of the University through the sponsorship of a research work by the Nigerian Communications Commission, under the title “The Development of a User-Centric Based Clustering […]

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BrandTech

ASSA ABLOY, Global Infrastructure Company Rebrands Adopts ALCEA Brand Identity

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is announcing that their critical infrastructure offering will adapt ALCEA as its main brand. French-based ALCEA SAS has roots in the security solutions industry dating back to 1995 and was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in 2022. The introduction of the renewed brand marks the beginning of a journey to position […]

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Business

Roaming Subscribers to Reach 1.25 Billion Globally in 2024, Surpassing Pre-pandemic Levels

The number of active retail roaming subscribers will reach 1.25 billion globally by the end of 2024, and will rise to 1.6 billion by 2028. It identified the increasing number of roaming subscribers using 5G networks as a key challenge for operators to fully monetise roaming activities. A new study from Juniper Research, said that 5G […]

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 Business

Mobile Phones Lead Internet Traffic by 58% Drops 4% Less than in 2022

Although more than 97% of all internet users owned a smartphone last year, almost 2% more than the year before, mobile’s share of total web traffic actually dropped. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, mobile phones made 57.9% of total web traffic in 2023, or nearly 4% less than the year before. The Second-Largest Web Traffic […]

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Business
  • February 12, 2024

POOR QoS: Planned Acquisition of 9Mobile Stalling Network Expansion Investment, Says NATCOMS

The poor network failure experienced by subscribers of mobile network operator, 9Mobile has been linked to the news making the rounds about the acquisition of the fourth mobile network operator. Subscribers of 9mobile recently took to the company’s X (formerly Twitter) page with complaints over its poor network services in parts of the country. A […]

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Network

Human Capital Development Crucial for NDP-SRAP 2023-2027 Success, Says Olatunji

Human capital development, is a key component of the NDP-SRAP 2023-2027 of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has said. The National Commissioner, who made this known while delivering his opening remarks at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Commission in partnership with Huawei Technologies, commended the Huawei team for […]

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Business

Impending Entry of MVNOs in 2024 to Rejig Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Says Report  

 With the impending entry of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria, which has undergone a profound transformation in recent years is set for a game-changing transformation, a report by JSC Ingenium, an integrated business solutions provider has revealed, In 2024, Nigeria’s economic growth is expected to accelerate with the arrival of […]

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 Internet

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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NCC Issues 14-Days Vacation-Order to Telecoms Operators on 5.4 GHz Frequency Band, Warns of Criminal Charges

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned telecommunications service providers, private/public organizations to stay clear from approved used of 5.4 GHz frequency band spanning 5.430 – 5.725 GHz range is a licensed frequency in Nigeria. The Commission is a statement by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Mr Reuben Muoka, said that the transmission […]

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  • December 21, 2023

More Nigerians Still Prefer Use of SMS Against OTT Platforms as 2022 Total SMS Hits 25.9 Billion 

Despite the growing use of over-the-top (OTT) platforms across Nigeria’s tech space, most citizens still prefer the use of the traditional text messages platform to communicate, according to the 2022 Subscriber/Network Data Annual Report released by the Policy Competition and Economic Analysis Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The report, which was sighted by […]

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