Starlink, a global leader in satellite internet technology cautions customers, advising against purchasing from unauthorized grey market products. A statement from the company noted that each Starlink kit is equipped with a unique serial number tailored to the country of activation. Kits obtained from grey markets will not be activated, and any kits currently active […]
Read MoreThe Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.” The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are meant to spur sustainable economic growth and find solutions to pressing societal challenges through accelerated, and localized, technology innovation. […]
Read MoreExperts in the Internet of Things market, has found that total global satellite IoT revenue will grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2027. Juniper Research studies attributed this substantial growth to the increasing need for IoT connectivity in remote locations and areas that cannot be easily served by traditional terrestrial networks, […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC], the National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA] and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, fourth edition, [AfriTECH 4.0] Scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 07, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 is Africa’s premier technology and innovation conference, uniting key […]
Read MoreStarlink has announced the reversal of its recent service fee increase in Nigeria. This decision comes as a welcome relief to Nigerians who have been eagerly awaiting affordable internet solutions. According to the world’s provider of satellite launch services, “Last month, we increased the monthly service price for Starlink in Nigeria to account for inflation, […]
Read MoreThe World Bank has provided a significant boost to Nigeria’s efforts to deploy 90,000 km of fibre across the country. According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, who announced the development on his X account, the global bank, discussions were underway with bankers, including the World Bank, to raise […]
Read MoreMembers of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse to sustainable digital transformation. The ITU took the decision at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) which closed today in New Delhi, India. The conference reviewed and modified existing guidance and agreed […]
Read MoreSouth African web hosting company HOSTAFRICA has acquired webmanager.ng, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing web hosting providers. The business announced the move recently, stating that it is HOSTAFRICA’s fourth investment in the vibrant West African region, which it believes has potential due to a thriving innovation environment and increasing use of the internet. “It is an […]
Read MoreThe global cost of AIT to enterprises is set to decline by 55% between 2024 and 2029. It discovered that these losses peaked at $2.1 billion in 2023 and will fall owing to A2P SMS traffic migration. AIT refers to non-genuine A2P SMS traffic generated to raise SMS volumes and imposes unnecessary costs on enterprises […]
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The MoU was signed by Nigeria’s communications, innovation and digital economy minister, Dr Bosun Tijani and Patrick Johansson head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa.The MoU was signed by Nigeria’s communications, innovation and digital economy minister, Dr Bosun Tijani and Patrick Johansson head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa. The Nigerian government will be working […]
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