A new Google study has highlighted the significant economic benefits of digital technology investments in Nigeria. The new report released by Google, conducted independently by Public First, underscores the significant economic impact of digital technologies in Nigeria. The Digital Opportunity of Nigeria report outlines how Google’s products and infrastructure are …
Read More »Satellite Internet: Airtel Nigeria Installs Eutelsat OneWeb Dish, Boost Speed to 100 Mbps
Airtel Nigeria has announced the successful installation of the Eutelsat OneWeb dish at its site in Lagos, Nigeria. This dish will bring high-speed internet to remote areas, improving connectivity across the country. In addition, it will offer high-speed internet to businesses and governments across Nigeria, driving better connectivity. With speeds of 100 Mbps …
Read More »The Missing Piece: Interoperability in Africa’s Satellite Market – Musings from Jane Egerton-Idehen
Sometime around 2014, while working for Ericsson in Ghana, we sought ways to drive broadband usage using digital services for the Ghanaian market. We identified Mobile TV/Streaming Service as one of the value adds that could gain mass market appeal. We approached a major subscription-based streaming service company to collaborate …
Read More »Glo Delights Subscribers with My-G Data Bundles
To further give its customers a delightful experience on the network, Globacom has unveiled a new offer, My-G Data Bundles, which gives subscribers the opportunity to access favourite music and entertainment apps online at unbeatable rates. In a statement released in Lagos on xxxx, Globacom said, “My-G Data Bundles are …
Read More »Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre Optic Cable Expansion Targets 50% Internet Inclusion, GDP Boost – Tijani
…FG Aims for Africa’s Top 3, Revolutionize Connectivity Federal government is making a significant investment in its digital future by launching a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to deliver an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable. This was disclosed by the Country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun …
Read More »GSMA Digitalisation Report Unveiled in Abuja: Charting Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Path
Nigeria’s digital transformation journey gained significant momentum today with the launch of the GSMA Digitalisation Report in Abuja. The event, led by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, convened key stakeholders within the telecommunications (telco) industry to delve into the report’s findings and explore advancements in …
Read More »Nigeria Calls for Open, Secure Internet
The Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who canvassed this position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at …
Read More »We have Built a Solid Business that Can Last for Years – ICSL CEO
With no fewer than 568 out of 756 licensed Internet Service Providers (ISP) out of business as of March 2022, the Nigeria ISPs sub-sector has been struggling to stay afloat. A harsh operating environment among several other challenges is the contributing factor. Telecommunications in Nigeria is a trillion-naira highly competitive …
Read More »Pantami Woos State Governors on Broadband, Obaseki Shares Experience
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Thursday in Abuja, told a gathering designed for State Governors that the potentials of broadband are so enormous that if made available for their citizens, will be the best gift for their economic emancipation. Pantami told the state …
Read More »NCC Commends TSSF, Reiterates Commitment to Creating Enabling Environment for ISPs
Nigerian Communications Commission has commended the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF) initiative organised by Business Remarks for creating an opportunity for industry stakeholders and the advancement of telecommunications development in Nigeria. Themed “Examining the Nigerian Internet Service Providers Viability in a Digitized Environment”, NCC expressed its support for the initiative …
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