Mobile technologies and services are expected to significantly increase in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 137 million new mobile subscribers forecast to be added in the region by 2025. An estimated 27% (165 million) of total mobile connections will be made on 4G and 3% (18.4 million) on 5G, by this period. This is according to […]
Read MoreNokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT’s largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at BT radio sites across the UK, helping to evolve BT’s […]
Read MoreipNX, an information, communications and technology (ICT) company and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have signed a partnership agreement that will further support the development of Nigeria’s ICT and broadband infrastructure and help ipNX expand its fibre-optic network to more than 200,000 residences in Lagos and other locations, including Abuja and Port […]
Read MoreThe future of Nigerian banking would continue to be shaped by innovations and technology disruptions, and only financial institutions that are amenable to such transformation will remain relevant in the sector. The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan who that observation at the 13th Annual Banking and Finance Conference reiterated that there was no way […]
Read MoreA Nigerian, Agabi Oshiorenoya who developed an explosive detecting device in 2017 is currently worth $200 million within the space of four years. Oshiorenoya after developing the device called Koniku that could be able to smell explosives, immediately got a $10 million cheque from an American military organization. The Theoretical Physics graduate of the University […]
Read MoreParents have always managed to set geographical boundaries – where their children could go and where they could not – back in time. Nowadays there is another opportunity to monitor the child’s whereabouts – to track the location of them using special software. Yet, according to Kaspersky’s special survey for parents, not many parents in […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government needs to ensure that the cost of 5G compatible devices is affordable to Nigerian so that the citizens can benefit from the new technology. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) is a communique issued after its 2020 assembly held virtual recommended noted that it is optimistic of social-economic benefits to the […]
Read MoreThe various projects being executed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have been adding significant value to the digital transformation journey of Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman,Prof. Umar Danbatta who made the observation during the 4th phase of the virtual commissioning of additional […]
Read MoreThere is the need for young Nigerian graduates to be digitally savvy, imbibe uncommon integrity, deep insights, accountability and excellence to be able to compete in the new world order. Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan who gave this charge while delivering a commencement speech at the historic first virtual graduation ceremony for 2019/2020 Lynx […]
Read MoreGoogle has announced three new online certificate programs in data analytics, project management and user experience design. The certificates are created and taught by Google employees, do not require a college degree, can be completed in three to six months and are offered through the online learning platform Coursera. Google says it will consider all […]
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