Telecoms
  • September 30, 2024

High Energy Consumption of Digital Technology Sector Worrying, Says ITU

The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Alongside commitments expressed across industry to embrace both digital growth and environmental sustainability, […]

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Beneficiary of Global Educator Program, Olayinka Adeosun from Ilupeju Junior Grammar School; Director of Sustainability, IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga; Executive Director, Limitless Space Institute, Kaci Heins; Chief Corporate Services Officer, IHS Nigeria, Dapo Otunla and Beneficiary of the Global Educator Program, Maranatha Haa, FGC, Jos.
 Business
  • September 30, 2024

Education, Economic Growth Remain Key Pillars of Our Sustainability Strategy, Says IHS

IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, has reaffirmed that education and economic growth are key pillars of its sustainability strategy. The tower company stated it is actively involved in various educational initiatives, with a particular focus on increasing access to STEM subjects. IHS is one of the largest independent […]

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daire Fox-Martin, Equinix president and CEO. (Pic credit: World Economic Forum)
 Business
  • September 27, 2024

MainOne’s MDXi to Rebrand as Equinix with New Era Beckons for West Africa’s Data Centre Firm

MDXi, a subsidiary of MainOne, a data centre company in West Africa, will be rebranded as Equinix next month. MainOne is already an Equinix company, which is also a connectivity solutions provider with presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. The company’s assets include four active data centers and a 7,000-kilometer submarine network that connects Portugal to […]

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Technology
  • September 25, 2024

Broadband Commission Tasks Private & Public Sector on  Greater Global Digital Cooperation

 The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting has urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days before the UN’s Summit of the Future, the Fall Meeting of the Commission underscored the importance of […]

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Telecoms
  • September 25, 2024

SDG Digital Unlocks Commitments to Leverage Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Leading global voices representing diverse sectors of society gathered at SDG Digital: “A Digital Future for All” at United Nations Headquarters today. They showcased digital solutions and announced new commitments to realize a brighter digital future. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), SDG Digital is a cornerstone of […]

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News
  • September 25, 2024

Great Gains Envisage for Telecoms Operator Over IoT Revenue Hitting $2.2bn from $1.1bn.

Telecoms operator revenue from IoT roaming will grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $2.2 billion in 2029. This market-leading study prediction from Juniper Research suggests that 5G IoT devices will be instrumental in driving this increase; accounting for more than 40% of total revenue by 2029, despite accounting for fewer than 10% of IoT […]

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Bassim Haidar, Founder & Group CEO, Optasia
 Business
  • September 25, 2024

Heavy Sanction Looms for Nigeria’s Biggest Airtime Credit Company, Optasia Over Data Privacy Breaches

The National Data Privacy Commission (NDPC) is investigating Optasia, owners of  Nairtime Nigeria Limited the largest provider of Airtime Credit Services in the African and Middle East region, which also operates in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic. A statement by the Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations of the NDPC, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye said that the […]

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Technology
  • September 25, 2024

NETSCOUT Designs Solution to Improve Productivity, Accelerate Problem Resolution, and Reduce Risk

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced enhancements to its nGenius Enterprise Performance Management solution, which includes a new notification centre that helps streamline and automate alerts and contextual workflows to identify and resolve problems faster. Secured Reliable Transport (SRT) was added to support live video […]

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Business
  • September 20, 2024

NCC Tasks Industry Players on Migration to  GHz Band for Wi-Fi -6 Applications, Says 5GHz & 2.4GHz Stressed

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is pushing for the utilisation of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications due to the increasing demand across the country. According to the Commission, the 5GHz and 2.4GHz that are being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment are becoming overwhelmed due to an increase in demand for […]

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News
  • September 20, 2024

Republic of Palau is ITU’s 194th Member State

ITU’s newest member adds to the voices of the Pacific islands and Small Island Developing The Republic of Palau became the 194th Member State of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a ceremony today at United Nations Headquarters. Ilana Victorya Seid, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations, handed Palau’s […]

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