Ericsson to build fiber-optic network in Nigeria
Ericsson has signed a contract with Nigerian telecom company 21st Century Technologies to supply, build and systems integrate a nationwide residential fiber-optic broadband network. The contract includes the latest GPON Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) technology and will enable advanced high-speed broadband services. 18 Dec 2008 11:38
Nigeria takes technology to countryside
As the world becomes a global village, Nigeria is taking information and communication technology (ICT) to the countryside in a bid to bring modern communication technology to rural people. 11 Dec 2008 09:23
Nigeria's satellite setback
Nigeria's attempt to bridge the digital divide in Africa has suffered a setback after its first communications satellite failed. 18 Nov 2008 17:20
Nigeria's e-waste challenges
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) and the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, (CPN) are facing an uphill task of dealing with the increasing dumping of electrical waste (e-waste) into the country. 17 Nov 2008 10:48
Microsoft denies $400 000 payment to Nigerian contractor
Microsoft has denied media reports that it paid a Nigerian government contractor US$400,000 to try and prevent Linux's movement into the government sector. 12 Nov 2008 11:05
Fuel launches pan African digital solution - Fuel Group
Fuel today announced its expansion into Africa and the Middle East, allowing the group to offer a greater degree of ease and targeting for brands looking to exploit African and Middle Eastern markets. The group will see the launch of the first of its offices in Nigeria in Q1 2009, followed by Kenya, Ghana and Dubai by Q3 2009. 5 Nov 2008 15:57
Nigeria shines in global ICT scene
[Remmy Nweke] The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated that it is poised to compete in the global economy by way of leveraging on the opportunities embedded in the burgeoning Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Minister of Information and Communications, John Odey gave this insight in his ministerial message to investors at the recently concluded International Telecommunication Union (ITU) event held at the Egyptian capital, Cairo. 23 May 2008 12:08
Nigeria slow on the broadband uptake
[Jonah Iboma] The absence of last mile equipment and high cost of bandwidth have been identified as the major reasons why broadband Internet access penetration is low in Nigeria. 21 May 2008 13:07
Siemens fights bribery allegations
[Remmy Nweke] Siemens is fighting to restore its credibility after being cited in a €12 million bribery scam by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria. 10 Dec 2007 13:21
Cisco to invest $10m in Africa
[Remmy Nweke] Cisco Systems is to invest $10 million to develop its network infrastructure on the continent. 7 Nov 2007 12:05
Internet exchange for Nigeria
[Jonah Iboma] Interstella Communications Limited has built and commissioned an Internet exchange gateway that will among other things help keep Nigeria's internet traffic local, thereby reducing the costs of internet use in the country. 29 Oct 2007 13:11
Two-nation affiliate for LPI in Africa
[Remmy Nweke] Two more African countries have joined the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the worldwide promoters of skills on Linux and Open Source technologies, based in Toronto, Canada. 18 Oct 2007 22:28
Nigeria prepares for 3G services
[Jonah Iboma] Third Generation (3G) mobile services could become operational in Nigeria in the next few weeks after the four GSM operators reported that tests for the release of the services had been successful. 15 Oct 2007 01:30
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