Fwd: Tech2010: What were the issues that shaped 2010 and will have defining impact on the Nigerian ICT sector in 2011 and beyond?
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World Exclusive: Board considers ex-MTS VP, two insiders to head Nigeria’s telecoms regulatory agency, NCC
Abuja. January 28, 2010. The Board of Commissioners of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) may have recommended the names of a former top shot of privately owned phone company, MTS First Wireless, Eugene Juwa and two other top officials of the influential telecoms regulatory agency to succeed its incumbent Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive, Ernest Ndukwe.
Analysis: Succession race hot up as NCC picks ex-MTS VP, 2 others for EVC of NCC
January 30, 2010 The race for the seat of the chief of the nation’s regulatory agency hit a feverish pitch last week after indications emerged that its Board may have recommended three names for the influential position of its Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, the person that is to run the day-to-day affairs for the next five years.
ITU offers $10,000 for best essay on future of Internet
February 2, 2010. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has called on individuals to submit papers on whether a clean slate approach is necessary for the internet of the future as it holds the third ITU-T Kaleidoscope academic conference. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/02/02/itu-offers-10000-for-best-essay-on-future-of-internet/
CBN, military, others miss target to migrate govt websites onto Nigerian Internet domain
Lagos. February 5, 2010. The Central Bank of Nigeria, the nation’s banking regulator, military institutions and scores of other government agencies have missed a 2009 year-end deadline to migrate their websites onto Nigeria’s .ng, the nation’s virtual equivalent of country border on the global Internet. The Federal Government last year issued a December 31, 2009 deadline to all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) under government to comply with the directive, citing issues of national identity and security concerns.
ATCON demands review of Board nominations for next NCC boss as lobby shifts to Aso Rock
Lagos. February 5, 2010. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has challenged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the transparency of the selection process of three nominees to head the nation’s telecoms regulator.
NCC in alleged regulatory breach row over bid by Globacom to buy NITEL
Lagos. February 6, 2010. The Federal Government has been petitioned that the favourable regulatory clearance for second national operator (SNO), Globacom, to buy rival Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) could fundamentally undermine competitiveness in the telecoms market.
Viewpoint: Bridging the Digital Divide
“Digital inclusion brings about a level playing field. It means that the little girl in a village in Nigeria can get information for her research project as a little girl in Washington or China.” -Professor Turner Isoun, ex-Minister of Science and Technology. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/02/12/bridging-the-digital-divide/
Cisco, AMB Multiserve announce roadmap for Unilag wireless network
Lagos. February 15, 2010. Cisco announced today that it has partnered Nigerian technology company, AMB Multiserve to deploy its wireless network to connect more than 40,000 staff and students at the University of Lagos across its three campuses.
Ghana abuzz with news of imminent go-live of Glo Mobile, gets govt support
Lagos. February 15, 2010 There are heightened anticipation that Nigeria’s second national operator (SNO), Globacom Limited may roll out its mobile business in Ghana this quarter after receiving fresh assurance from the government to address hurdles to its planned go-live.
Globacom disqualified as BPE opens financial bids for NITEL today
Lagos. February 16, 2010. The Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE) this morning told TECHNOLOGY TIMES that second national operator, Globacom, has been disqualified from the race to buy its rival as bidders converge in Abuja today for the last lap of another attempt to sell the pioneer national operator, the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL).
New Generation stakes $2.5b to win NITEL as MTN offers $25m for SAT-3
Lagos. February 16, 2010. New Generation Telecommunications Ltd (formerly Telefonica Consortium), consortium believed to be backed by Theophilus Danjuma, a former Defence Minister during the regime of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, this afternoon staked a $2.5billion winning bid for the Nigerian Telecommunication Limited at the opening of financial bids for the nation’s pioneer national operator in Abuja.
Ndukwe tenure does not end today, says NCC
Lagos. February 18, 2010. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the tenure of its outgoing Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ernest Ndukwe, does not end today. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/02/18/ndukwe-tenure-does-not-end-today-says-ncc/
BPE releases confidential documents on $2.5b NITEL deal to counter Unicom
Lagos. February 19, 2010. The Bureau of Public Enterprises today told TECHNOLOGY TIMES that the $2.5b offer from the New Generation consortium will not be cancelled just as it released confidential transaction documents to counter Unicom of China’s claim that it was not involved in the sale of pioneer national telecoms operator, the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited.
Experts chart Nigeria ICT roadmap as TECHNOLOGY TIMES Outlook 2010 opens in Lagos
Lagos. February 23, 2010. TECHNOLOGY TIMES Outlook 2010 Business Summit opened today in Lagos with experts across the nation’s ICT ecosystem sharing a common optimism that growing opportunities lie ahead for Nigeria to use technology to drive her economic development aspirations.
Kano at TECHNOLOGY TIMES Outlook 2010, to launch ICT Park in Q2
Lagos. February 23, 2010. Kano State said today that its pacesetting ICT Park will be launched in May this year to complement the vision of using technology to enhance economic development by the state government.
Local PC makers to bundle more ‘solutions-in-the-box’ for Nigeria market in 2010
Lagos. February 24, 2010: Leading indigenous PC makers in Nigeria today outlined their roadmap that rather than push boxes, their systems will be bundled with more solutions to enhance user experiences for technology consumers in the country.
NCC wants government to open spectrum for new telecoms services Lagos. March 5, 2010. Outgoing Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ernest Ndukwe, has urged government to encourage the timely sale of available frequencies for rollout of new services as another mechanism of fostering growth in the telecoms market.
NIRA unveils premium Nigerian Internet domain names
March 5, 2010. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), managers of Nigeria’s country code top level domain (ccTLD), .ng, has announced the release of a list of premium domains that will be available from March 1, 2010. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/03/05/nira-unveils-premium-nigerian-internet-domain-names/
MTN: How broadband can fly in Nigeria
In a keynote presentation at TECHNOLOGY TIMES Outlook 2010 Summit, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, MTN Nigeria, Oyeronke Oyetunde identified critical success factors for the sustainable growth of broadband and allied issues in the Nigerian telecoms market: “In the presentation today, we are not going to be splashing yellow, which we normally do; this will just be discussion between you and I. Here I think we need to sit down and rub minds on exactly where we are, where are we looking forward to and where we should be looking into in Nigeria. These are critical question we need to ask ourselves at a forum like this. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/03/06/mtn-how-broadband-can-fly-in-nigeria/
Politics of NCC succession plan Lagos. March 7, 2010. Anticipation are getting higher within government circle and the private sector that the crucial decision to name a new Executive Vice Chairman for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the nation’s influential telecoms regulator, will be taken soon by Acting President, Goodluck Jonathan. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/03/07/politics-of-ncc-succession-plan/
Linkserve: Nigeria’s Internet bandwidth bottleneck, pricing will soon be corrected
In a keynote presentation at the Internet Governance Forum of TECHNOLOGY TIMES Outlook 2010 Summit held February 23-25, 2010 in Lagos, Executive Director, Mobility/New Ventures, Linkserve, Alan Tapfumaneyi share his perspectives on topical Internet market issues at the ICT Roadmap event. Excerpts:
Ndukwe denounces ‘desperate’ lobby to succeed him in NCC
March 11, 2010: Outgoing Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ernest Ndukwe has condemned what he referred to as ‘sponsored’ media campaign by some unnamed “desperate lobbyists” in their bid to succeed him as next boss of the nation’s telecoms regulator. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/03/11/ndukwe-denounces-desperate-lobby-to-succeed-him-in-ncc/
Two insiders in finals as FG looks within NCC for Ndukwe’s successor
Abuja. March 12, 2010. Two unnamed insiders are being considered as the likely next Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) following a decision by the Presidency to look within the telecoms regulator for its next boss, Technology Times has learnt today.
Risks and security issues in database management
A database is an integrated collection of logically-related records or files consolidated into a common pool that provides data for one or more multiple uses. One way of classifying databases involves the type of content, for example: bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and image. Other classification methods start from examining database models or database architectures. Software organizes the data in a database according to a database model. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/03/15/risks-and-security-issues-in-database-management/
Bello takes charge as race for EVC continues, more facts emerge on Juwah Abuja. April 10, 2010. Current Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Stephen Adedayo Bello is to act pending the appointment of a substantive Executive Vice Chairman/CEO for the telecoms regulatory agency, acting President Goodluck Jonathan has directed.
Technology Times, CAPDAN partner to boost business in Ikeja Computer Village
Lagos. April 10, 2010. Technology Times and the Computer & Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) have forge a partnership aimed to boost economic activities at Ikeja Computer Village regarded as the continent’s leading market for ICT products and services.
Brymedia, New Generation in keen battle to close NITEL sale deal
Lagos. April 11, 2010. The top three gunners in the controversy-ridden sale of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) are still battling to close the deal as uncertainty continue to trail the frozen sale of the nation’s ailing pioneer operator.
Adrian Wood: Brymedia boss is back this time for NITEL
Former CEO of MTN Nigeria, Adrian Wood, has since his exit from the leading mobile phone company maintained a relatively lower profile. In between that, he had a stint as CEO of Daily Times and is currently Chairman, HiTV, the fast-growing indigenous company battling South Africa’s Multichoice for the vibrant local cable TV market. But Wood is back on familiar terrain when he led Bymedia, the consortium whose $551m bid for the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), the pioneer national operator, placed its offer number three behind those of preferred bidder, New Generation that staked a winning $2.5b and reserve bidder, Omen International that is second with $956m. Government has put the sale on hold and ordered a probe into the transaction that may lead to a review of the deal in the wake of allegations that some bid rules were breached. The outcome of the probe is yet to be made public by government, a development that has put the process on hold. Despite emerging number three with its offer for 75% stake in NITEL, Wood reckons that Brymedia Consortium with backing from its technical partner, Telecom New Zealand (TNZ), have plans to reverse the fortune of Nigeria’s ailing national operator. Wood, alongside Managing Director, Europe, Asia and African Operations of TNZ, Nick Batchelor, offer a peek into the Brymedia plans and why they want government to reconsider their offer in an interview with Shina Badaru http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/04/12/adrian-wood-brymedias-boss-back-this-time-for-nitel/
Low fixed line connections opens telecoms opportunities in Nigeria, says new report
Lagos. April 24, 2010. A new report has shown that Nigeria’s low fixed line penetration that peaked at a ‘dismal’ 1.4million lines at end of 2009 is yet another entry route for investment opportunities in the nation’s growing telecoms market.
CTO 2010: Chams CEO wants Nigeria to accord priority to national ID database
Lagos. May 10, 2010. CEO of Chams, a major technology company in Nigeria, Demola Aladekomo, has urged government to accord priority to the establishment of a centralized national identity database to help address security issues in the economy.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa, emerges largest mobile market in Africa
May 7, 2010: Nigeria, with over 75million active phone connections, has overtaken South Africa to emerge as the largest mobile telecom market in Africa, a new report has said.
ATCON to refocus SIM card registration
May 7, 2010: The newly elected President, Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Titi Omo-Ettu has said that the association will soon embark on a consultative programme that will address specific issues in the telecom industry such as SIM card registration. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/07/atcon-to-refocus-sim-card-registration/
MTN Nigeria crosses 33.3m mark at Q1 amid plan to buy Orascom
Lagos. April 29, 2010. MTN Group has announced that its Nigerian subscribers base rose to 33.3million in the first quarter of the year consolidating the local operation’s leadership position within the South African mobile phone company.
Minister of Information and Communications, Akunyili takes over NCC, telecoms portfolio
Abuja. April 29, 2010. Minister of Information and Communications, Dora Akunyili, is due back to oversee the nation’s influential telecoms regulator and other telecoms sector portfolios in a major government review that changes the status quo in the ministry, Technology Times has learnt exclusively.
Wire Nigeria Project: Suburban wants NCC probed over subsidy to Phase 3 Telecom
Lagos. April 25, 2010. Suburban Limited, a privately owned long distance operator (LDO) has petitioned the Federal Government to probe the nation’s telecoms regulator citing alleged “faulty process and lack of transparency” in a subsidy programme that will benefit two companies, Multilinks-Telkom, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Africa’s Telkom and Phase 3 Telecom, a privately owned telecoms company headquartered in Abuja.
NCC: Big Three GSM operators lack dominant market power
Lagos. April 25, 2010. South Africa’s MTN Nigeria has lost enough market share to prevent the leading mobile phone company from posing any major threat either alone or in collusion with rival Zain and Globacom to lessen competition in the nation’s telecoms market, a major regulatory inquest has revealed. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/04/25/ncc-big-three-gsm-operators-lack-dominant-market-power/
Viewpoint: Wireless mobile telephone in Nigeria: so far so good Telecommunication across the globe has changed the way we live from its inception. In Africa especially here in Nigeria, with the introduction of wireless mobile telephone services one can come to the conclusion that transformation of the society and the positive impact it has had on the lives of the ordinary people is in no way small in magnitude. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/30/wireless-mobile-telephone-in-nigeria-so-far-so-good/
ATCON worried over alleged sabotage against Globacom in Ghana May 27, 2010: The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has expresses concern over alleged sabotage of the planned rollout of Globacom in Ghana and has called for the intervention of the Nigerian government. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/27/atcon-worried-over-alleged-sabotage-against-globacom-in-ghana/
Globacom may pull out of Ghana over sabotage of telecoms market entry Lagos. May 24, 2010. Nigeria’s second national operator, Globacom Limited, is considering quitting Ghana over alleged sabotage of its planned entry into the West African nation’s mobile telephony market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/24/globacom-may-pull-out-of-ghana-over-sabotage-of-telecoms-market-entry/
Galaxy Backbone connects over 100 schools across Nigeria May 24, 2010: Galaxy Backbone plc has successful converged the education sector data facility by providing connectivity solutions to over 100 unity schools across Nigeria, the government-owned technology company has said. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/24/galaxy-backbone-connects-over-100-schools-across-nigeria/
Bharti’s $10.7b deal Zain may have MTN within competition radar Lagos. May 23, 2010. India’s Bharti Airtel’s decision to forge ahead with its $10.7billion deal to buy Zain African operation may be poised to pit it against MTN Group for telecoms market leadership in Africa. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/23/bhartis-10-7b-deal-zain-may-have-mtn-within-competition-radar/
Main One submarine cable to meet next month’s go live target Lagos. May 20, 2010: Main One Cable Company and its equipment supplier, Tyco Electronics Subsea Communication (SubCom) today announced that the installation of terminal of the submarine cable has been completed ready for commercial service to begin next month in Lagos. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/20/main-one-submarine-cable-to-meet-next-months-go-live-target/
Microsoft, IT bodies in youth empowerment alliance Lagos. May 17, 2010. Software giant, Microsoft in collaboration with` the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and the Digital Bridge Institute have commenced an entrepreneurship development capacity building programme for selected Youth and Youth Development officers in the country to increase access technology skills. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/17/microsoft-it-bodies-in-youth-empowerment-alliance/
Economic slowdown drives poor turnout at CTO 2010, say exhibitors Lagos. May 16, 2010. West Africa’s biggest technology show, the CTO 2010 drew to a successful close at the weekend with exhibitors bemoaning the widespread economic meltdown for low turnout at the five-day exhibitions that attracted attendees from Nigeria and beyond. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/16/economic-slowdown-drives-poor-turnout-at-cto-2010-say-exhibitors/
At CTO 2010, Zenith Bank CEO, Ovia, tells Nigerian youths to key into ICT opportunities May 13, 2010: Group CEO Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, has encouraged Nigerian youths to key into existing opportunities made available by the digital tools not only for them to develop their full potentials but also to compete in an emerging borderless world. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/13/at-cto-2010-zenith-bank-ceo-ovia-tell-nigerian-youths-to-key-into-ict-opportunities/
Fidelity Bank sees improved e-payment system enabling business ubiquity in Nigeria May 12, 2010: In order to fast track e-payment system in Nigeria there is need for banks and switching network to massively improve the capacity of existing platforms to handle bulk transaction, one of the nation’s banks, Fidelity Bank, has identified. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/12/fidelity-bank-sees-improved-e-payment-system-enabling-business-ubiquity-in-nigeria/
CTO 2010 refocuses future of Nigeria’s security in the tech age May 11, 2010: CTO 2010, a major technology trade event of the U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria showcasing U.S. and Nigerian technologies kicked off Monday at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, focusing on technologies to foster physical and cyber security in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/05/11/cto-2010-refocuses-future-of-nigerias-security-in-the-tech-age/
First Bank shuts down old ATM cards by June 30 June 21, 2010: First Bank of Nigeria has announced that all it magnetic stripe cards will be deactivated by June 30, this year in compliance with regulatory directive. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/21/first-bank-shuts-down-old-atm-cards-by-june-30/
NCC issues red card to telecoms operators over lotteries June 17, 2010. The Nigerian Communications Commission yesterday in Abuja directed telecom operators in the country to stop further lottery related activities and to desist from charging premium rates for non premium services, the telecoms regulator has said. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/17/ncc-issues-red-card-to-telecoms-operators-over-lotteries/
Vision 2020 is unachievable without ICT development, says e-payment forum June 15, 2010: ICT experts in Lagos today shared a consensus that Nigeria needs to accord priority attention to ICT, particularly the growth of e-payment, to realize the Federal Government’s vision of taking its place among the world’s Top 20 countries by 2020. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/15/vision-2020-is-unachievable-without-ict-development-says-e-payment-forum/
Adenuga says Glo 1 “no small thing” as rival Main One eyes July 1 go live Lagos. June 13, 2010. Do not envy Chairman, Globacom, Mike Adenuga Jnr, the bullish telecoms magnate building a multibillion naira submarine cable to deliver communication bandwidth across various countries in Africa, including Nigeria. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/13/adenuga-says-glo-1-no-small-thing-as-rival-main-one-eyes-july-1-go-live/
Microsoft, EFCC partner others to fight cyber crime with Alternative 2.0 June 12, 2010. Microsoft Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) are forging ahead with a major collaborative effort to curb cyber crime and redeem the image of the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/12/microsoft-efcc-partner-others-to-fight-cyber-crime-with-alternative-2-0/
Udotai: How to curb ‘yahoo yahoo’ syndrome June 11, 2010: To address the issue of cyber security in Nigeria, the law has to take care of the issue of using technology to address identity management in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/11/udotai-how-to-address-yahoo-yahoo-syndrome/
ITU sets roadmap for global ICT development Lagos. June 10, 2010: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopted a strategic action plan to outline a road map for global development of the ICT networks and services over the next four year. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/10/itu-sets-roadmap-for-global-ict-development/
Mobile group says 110 operators globally investing in LTE networks Lagos. June 7, 2010. The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) says the mobile sector expects no fewer than 22 Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks would go live by yearend while another 45 are expected by 2012. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/07/mobile-group-says-110-operators-globally-investing-in-lte-networks/
Govt bans calls on unlisted phones as Nigeria telecoms market hits 78.8m Lagos. June 3, 2010. The Federal Government has ordered operators not to activate new phone line until their users’ private details have been collected under new measures to gather personal information of all telecoms subscribers in Nigeria. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/03/govt-bans-calls-on-unlisted-phones-as-nigeria-telecoms-market-hits-78-8m/
Nigeria Police builds DNA laboratory to tackle crime Lagos June 3, 2010. U.S.-based Sorenson Forensics has announced that it is providing intensive forensic DNA training for Nigerian scientist-police officers to help prepare them for establishing and operating a law enforcement DNA laboratory in Nigeria. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/03/nigeria-police-builds-dna-laboratory-to-tackle-crime/
Main One, Alcatel-Lucent seal support deal ahead of cable go liveJune 2, 2010: Main One Cable Company and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a maintenance contract for the first phase of the submarine cable link that will connect Portugal to Nigeria, a major initiative that the promoters say will boost international connectivity for Africa. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/02/main-one-alcatel-lucent-seal-support-deal-ahead-of-cable-go-live/
Globacom gets licence in Senegal as Ghana denies sabotage allegations Lagos June 1, 2010: Globacom has been issued licence to operate in Senegal in what may advance the Nigerian second national operator’s plans to build Africa’s biggest telecoms network.
Nigeria needs a CIO First it was word that the President was going to use Facebook to communicate with the people. Then it was the announcement about a plan to spend a significant amount of money making internet infrastructure available to schools across the country. Now I hear the government is also going to be using YouTube (unfortunately, I can’t seem to find the link to the news item). It seems someone in Abuja woke up and discovered all these tools of the 21st Century. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/03/nigeria-needs-a-cio/
Again, Telkom puts up Multi-Links for sale Lagos. June 21, 2010. Telkom of South Africa has indicated its interest to sell its wholly-owned Nigerian telephone business, Multi-Links Telkom, citing losses by the nation’s pioneer private telephone operator (PTO). http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/22/again-telkom-puts-up-multi-links-for-sale/
FBI warns over fraudulent phone calls June 22, 2010. Fraudsters are adopting a new scheme using telecoms denial-of-service attacks to compromise the personal information of the hapless victims, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/22/fbi-issues-warning-over-fraudulent-phone-calls/
Etisalat Nigeria rakes in 3.5m subscribers June 23, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has gained over 3.5 million active subscribers with the expansion of its network across the 36 states in the country at the end of last year sending positive growth signals for the telecoms market latest entrant. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/25/w-tec-opens-programme-to-empower-secondary-school-girls-with-icts/
Exclusive: Microsoft wins Nigerian domain name battle, set for duel with Google Lagos. June 26, 2010 Microsoft has won a battle for right to the bing.com.ng Internet domain name in Nigeria paving way for the software giant’s battle plans against rival search engine, Google, for a share of the nation’s Internet market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/26/exclusive-microsoft-win-domain-name-battle-set-for-duel-with-google/
Registration of old phones begins August 1 Lagos. June 26, 2010. Plans have reached an advance stage to flag off the second phase of the government-ordered SIM registration for existing mobile phone users by August 1, this year. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/26/registration-of-old-phones-begin-august-1/
Ikeja Computer Village confronts mid-year realty Olubunmi Adeniyi feels the pulse at West Africa’s largest market for computers and allied products as players tackle policy and market dynamics Lagos. June 26, 2010. Computer and allied product dealers have said that the pricing of products, unhealthy competition and state of the global economy are reasons for the current downward being experienced in the Nigeria’s computer market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/26/ikeja-computer-village-confronts-mid-year-reality/
No leadership crisis in NCC says Gwandu-led telecoms regulator Lagos. June 28, 2010. The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) this evening said that no leadership crisis exists in the Abuja glass house after a second senior official of the agency was named in acting capacity by President Goodluck Jonathan for the keenly-contested office of Executive Vice Chairman of the telecoms regulator. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/06/28/no-leadership-crisis-in-ncc-says-gwandu-led-telecoms-regulator/
Bandwidth price in early drop as Main One seals deal with FGLagos. July 2, 2010. Local bandwidth resellers are reviewing their capacity and pricing amid competition in what market watchers see as pointers to future competition among suppliers in the market following this week’s go live of Main One cable. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/02/bandwidth-price-in-early-drop-as-main-one-seals-deal-with-fg/ Akunyili: We’re not backing off SIM Card RegistrationIt is my pleasure to welcome you all to the Ministry of Information and Communications on the occasion of this stakeholders’ forum holding in Abuja. I would like to use the opportunity to share with you the feelings and concerns of Nigerians, with respect to the telecommunications industry. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/04/akunyili-were-not-backing-off-sim-card-registration/
NITEL says it remains leader in bandwidth market as Glo 1 plans August go live Lagos. July 8, 2010. The Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) says its SAT-3 submarine cable remains the favourite of carriers in the country in a bid to reaffirm its leadership in the business of proving bandwidth in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/08/nitel-says-it-remains-leader-in-bandwidth-market-as-glo-1-plans-august-go-live/
House ‘uncomfortable’ with N6.1b budget for SIM card registration, says Salako Lagos. July 8, 2010. Chairman, House of Communications, David Salako has said that the House of Representative has issues with the N6.1billion budget proposed by the Nigerian Commission (NCC) for SIM Card Registration in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/08/house-uncomfortable-with-n6-1b-budget-for-sim-card-registration-says-salako/
Gwandu: My mandate to move NCC forward Lagos. July 9, 2010. When Acting Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Bashir Gwandu met with CEOs of operating telecoms companies it was clear he had a clear mandate to douse industry concern over perceived leadership crisis within the nation’s influential telecoms regulator. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/09/gwandu-my-mandate-to-move-ncc-forward/
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria graduates 28 people from Ajegunle.org July 9, 2010. Paradigm Initiative Nigeria has announced that 28 graduates have completed this year’s second call for Change Agents in its Ajegunle.org initiative. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/09/paradigm-initiative-nigeria-graduates-28-people-from-ajegunle-org/
Firm plans Android tablet PC for Nigerian market July 9, 2010. Encipher Limited a Nigerian IT company has announced its newly-unveiled Encipher tablet PC that it hopes will be the first Android tablet PC into the Nigerian market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/09/firm-plans-android-tablet-pc-for-nigerian-market/
GSM rivals lose no sleep over $600m Zain Nigeria bailout by India’s Bharti Airtel Lagos. July 10, 2010. Major rivals of Zain Nigeria, the number three mobile phone operator by subscriber number, are losing no sleep over a $600million lifeline by its new owners, Bharti Airtel of India, to regain market leadership in the Nigerian mobile telephony market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/10/gsm-rivals-lose-no-sleep-over-zain-bailout-by-bharti/
Globacom wins sixth telecoms licence in Gambia, set to go live in Ghana Lagos. July 13, 2010. Globcacom has been awarded a licence in Gambia that will enable the Nigerian second national operator offer services on its international submarine cable, Glo 1, in the West African nation. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/13/globacom-wins-sixth-telecom-licence-in-gambia-set-to-go-live-in-ghana/
Globacom opens doors to Lagos seaside landing station of Glo 1, set for go live July 20, 2010. Second National Operator, Globacom today opened the doors of its seaside Lagos landing point of its privately-funded Glo 1 submarine cable saying it is ready for the commercial go live of the submarine cable. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/20/globacom-opens-doors-to-lagos-seaside-landing-station-of-glo-1-set-for-go-live/
Nigerian undersea cables poised to transform Africa, say U.S., analysts Lagos. July 24, 2010. The U.S. government has joined in the outpouring of local and international accolades for the landing of international submarine cables in Nigeria that is seen to radically the economic landscape of the African continent. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/24/nigerian-undersea-cables-poised-to-transform-africa-say-u-s-analysts/
ATCON commends President’s choice of Juwah to head NCC Lagos. July 24, 2010. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has given kudos to President Goodluck Jonathan for his choice of former MTS First Wireless Director, Eugene Juwah as nominee for the position of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/24/atcon-commends-president-choice-of-juwah-to-head-ncc/
‘New cables have only 50:50 chance of reducing cost of Internet services’ Managing Director, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, reviews the company’s vision to put the nation’s Internet traffic within her borders, policy and market dynamics as well as impact of new cables on pricing, in an interview with Shina Badaru
MTN lied, says Main One Lagos. July 24, 2010. Main One Cable Company has again weighed in heavily to disown claims by South Africa’s MTN Group that it has capital investments in MainOne, its submarine cable that went live in Nigeria this month. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/24/mtn-lied-says-main-one/
Who is Eugene Juwah?: A Technology Times exclusive close up on President’s nominee to head NCC President Goodluck Jonathan’s nominee for the keenly-contested position of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Eugene Juwah, is expected to face confirmation by the Senate this week. Technology Times exclusively offers insight into the EVC hopeful’s professional track record. Excerpts: http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/25/who-is-eugene-juwah-a-technology-times-exclusive-close-up-on-nominee-for-evc-of-ncc/
Juwah confirmed Nigeria’s new telecoms regulatory czar Lagos. July 29, 2010. President Goodluck Jonathan’s nominee and CEO, Cititel Networks Communications Ltd, Eugene Juwah, was today cleared by the Senate paving way for him to become Nigeria’s new telecoms regulatory czar. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/07/29/juwah-becomes-nigerias-new-regulatory-czar-scales-senate-clearance/
Dell eyes new enterprise solutions market in Nigeria Lagos. August 4, 2010. Dell has announced plans to launch two new enterprise solutions targeted at optimising computing among Nigerian businesses. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/04/dell-eyes-new-enterprise-solutions-market-in-nigeria/
Exclusive: ITU commends Nigeria over new submarine cables, canvasses benefits for Internet users Lagos. August 6, 2010. Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Hamadoun Toure has said the landing of new submarine cables in Nigeria will bring new economic transformation that will spread across the African continent. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/06/exclusive-itu-commends-nigeria-over-new-submarine-cables-canvasses-benefits-for-internet-users/
We shall be transparent, fair and firm, says new NCC boss Lagos. August 9, 2010: New Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Eugene Juwah has assured that the nation’s telecoms regulatory agency under his leadership will ensure transparency, fairness and firmness in its oversight over the sector. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/09/we-shall-be-transparent-fair-and-firm-says-new-ncc-boss/
‘What I did not tell Eugene Juwah’ As you might have known, I, along with some members of my Executive Committee and representatives of ATCON member-companies, had the privilege of meeting the new EVC of NCC Dr Eugene Juwah and his team when we visited him last Friday. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/14/what-i-did-not-tell-eugene-juwah/
Fresh tension grips NCC Lagos. August 8, 2010. The nation’s telecoms regulatory agency has again been gripped by fresh tension over indications that its new boss, Eugene Juwah, may move to ease away the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Bashir Gwandu, following allegations that the latter made botched moves to deny him the office of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/08/fresh-tension-grips-ncc/
Not all mobile devices from China are fake, says Nokia August 6, 2010. Nokia has said that contrary to what some may believe, not all mobile devices manufactured in China are substandard. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/06/not-all-mobile-devices-from-china-are-fake-says-nokia/
Starcomms CDMA subscribers get international mobile roaming on GSM network Lagos. August 6, 2010. Starcomms has announced a deal in which its pre-paid CDMA customers can gain seamless access to international mobile roaming on GSM networks and other wireless technologies in a bid by the Nigerian phone company to expand its international network coverage. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/06/starcomms-cdma-subscribers-get-international-mobile-roaming-on-gsm-network/
‘Heavy money’ spent during Juwah screening for NCC job, says ATCON Lagos. August 14, 2010. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says that ‘heavy money’ exchanged hands during the controversial Senate screening process that led to the appointment of the new boss of the nation’s telecoms regulatory agency, Eugene Juwah. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/14/heavy-money-spent-during-juwah-screening-for-ncc-job-says-atcon/
Bharti Airtel, ZTE eye Zain Nigeria telecoms deal Lagos. August 25, 2010. Bharti Airtel, the new owners of Zain Nigeria, may reach a telecoms deal with China’s ZTE under plans to revive the Nigerian mobile telecoms business. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/08/25/bharti-airtel-zte-eye-telecoms-deal-over-zain-nigeria/
FG may sack 3,389 NITEL workers Lagos. September 2, 2010. The Presidential Task Force on the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and its mobile subsidiary (MTEL) has recommended immediate disengagement of all the 3,389 current staffs of the two companies to so as to the tackle long standing problem hindering sale of the government-owned telecoms company. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/02/fg-may-sack-3389-nitel-workers/
Ministry of ICT underway Lagos. September 4, 2010 President Goodluck Jonathan will soon approve the formation of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology for Nigeria, except a last minute change of mind happens, Technology Times has learnt. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/04/ministry-of-ict-underway/
No one else can do this, says Adenuga of Glo 1 submarine cable Lagos. September 4, 2010. Chairman, Globacom Limited, Mike Adenuga Jnr, says that “no one else” could have pulled off Glo 1, the second national operator’s ambitious submarine cable, which he envisions as “the major step change in Nigeria.” http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/04/no-one-else-can-do-this-says-adenuga-of-glo-1-submarine-cable-3/
Etisalat Nigeria crosses 5million subscription mark, pumps $2b into expansion September 8, 2010. CEO, Etisalat Nigeria, Steven Evans, today said that the mobile phone company has crossed the landmark five million line subscription within 22 months of entry into the vibrant telecoms market in Nigeria. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/08/etisalat-nigeria-crosses-5million-subscription-mark-pumps-2b-into-expansion/
‘Critical software infrastructure ensures Nigeria’s cyber assurance’ Lagos. September 8, 2010: Nigerian government need to focus on establishing national network security policy and standards to control and protect the nation’s electronic environment and the overall economy. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/08/critical-software-infrastructure-ensures-nigeria-cyber-assurance/
Former NCC boss tasks Jonathan on autonomy of telecoms regulator Lagos. September 10, 2010. Former chief of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ernest Ndukwe, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to safeguard the autonomy of the telecoms industry regulator to ensure growth of telecoms market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/11/ex-ncc-boss-tasks-jonathan-on-autonomy-of-telecoms-regulator/
Car theft versus vehicle tracking I say welcome on board this column where we will be discussing issues that border on the confluence of transport and security in relation to IT developments in Nigeria and the rest of the world. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/12/car-theft-versus-vehicle-tracking/
ATCON pushes industry synergy to grow broadband in Nigeria Lagos. September 13, 2010. The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) today told Technology Times that it will forge industry-wide synergy to tap huge potentials broadband seen by the telecoms industry trade group as “the future” of growth in the nation’s telecoms market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/13/atcon-pushes-industry-synergy-to-grow-broadband-in-nigeria/
Facebook-savvy Jonathan declares intention to run on the Internet Lagos. September 15, 2010. President Goodluck Jonathan this morning declared in a Facebook post his intention to run in next year’s presidential elections in what will mark a watershed that foretells the major impact that new media will play in Nigeria’s next elections. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/15/facebook-savvy-jonathan-declares-intention-to-run-on-the-internet/
Central database of SIM cards in Nigeria underway, says NCC September 16, 2010: The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in conjunction with SIM Card Registration Solution Providers (SCRSP) and telecoms operators plan to establish a central database of all SIM card-based phones in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/16/central-database-of-sim-cards-in-nigeria-underway-says-ncc/
FG saves N100b in potential capital, says NOTAP Abuja. September 18, 2010. The National Office for Technology Adoption (NOTAP) has told Technology Times that the Federal Government has saved over N100billion in potential capital flight in the last 10 years through more stringent actions on technology transfer agreements across various sectors of the economy. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/18/fg-saves-n100b-in-potential-capital-says-notap/
Eyewitness: How six people were killed at MTN site in Abia September 20, 2010: The survivors of the callous murder of six MTN Nigeria officials have given eyewitness account of how the brutal incident happened at the company’s Base Transmission Station (BTS) site in Abia State. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/20/eyewitness-how-six-people-were-killed-at-mtn-site-in-abia/
ATCON tasks Jonathan as gunmen murder six MTN workers in Abia Lagos. September 20, 2010. An influential telecoms group has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene over the state of insecurity in the country after six officials of MTN Nigeria were murdered in cold blood in Abia State over the weekend. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/20/atcon-tasks-jonathan-as-gunmen-murder-six-mtn-workers-in-abia/
Nigerian telecoms regulator seeks more muscle for CTO Lagos. September 20, 2010. Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Eugene Juwah has urged member nations of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) to show greater dedication to realise the vision of the telecoms body. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/20/nigerian-telecoms-regulator-seeks-more-muscle-for-cto/
Worst year for telecoms this decade is 2009, says Ovum Lagos. September 21, 2010. A new report by independent telecoms analyst, Ovum has shown that year 2009 emerged the worst in a decade for the global market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/21/worst-year-for-telecoms-in-a-decade-is-2009-says-ovum/
Nokia champions battle against fake mobile devices Lagos. September 21, 2010. Nokia is leading an anti-piracy battle to confront counterfeiting of its products and rid the market of substandard mobile devices. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/21/nokia-champions-battle-against-fake-mobile-devices/
CAFON refocuses exploitation of Internet service subscribers Lagos. September 23, 2010 The Consumer Advocacy Forum Nigeria (CAFON) has announced that next edition of its Lagos Monthly Forum will refocus service quality and consumer exploitation issues in the Internet market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/23/cafon-refocuses-exploitation-of-internet-service-subscribers/
ITU asks nations to make access to broadband civil right for citizens by 2015 September 27, 2010: Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Hamadoun Toure, has challenged global leaders to make broadband connection a basic civil right for all people in the world by 2015. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/27/itu-asks-nations-to-make-access-to-broadband-civil-right-for-citizens-by-2015/
Globacom, Ceragon seal broadband deal Lagos. September 20, 2010. Globacom has entered into a deal with Ceragon Networks Ltd to deliver enhanced broadband services to enterprises customers of the Nigerian second national operator. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/29/globacom-ceragon-seal-broadband-deal/
NIG champions govt subsidy on broadband access for Nigerians Lagos. September 29, 2010. Nigerians may have broadband access as a right if a proposal that by an internet advocacy group that the government should provide subsidy for broadband access to citizens is adopted in the planned review of the National Telecommunication Policy. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/29/nig-champions-govt-subsidy-on-broadband-access-for-nigerians/
Nokia Siemens Networks unveils mobile broadband vision for Nigeria September 30, 2010. Nokia Siemens Networks has stated that mobile broadband technology with the Long Term Evolution (LTE) would enhance network quality through upgrade of existing platforms in the country. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/30/nokia-siemens-networks-unveils-mobile-broadband-vision-for-nigeria/
Etisalat Nigeria sees infrastructure sharing driving telecoms market growth September 30, 2010. Etisalat Nigeria, the GSM market’s last entrant has advocated infrastructure sharing as a driver of competition and market growth among telecoms service providers in the telecoms market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/09/30/etisalat-nigeria-sees-infrastructure-sharing-driving-telecoms-market-growth/
President reappoints Ilukwe CEO of Galaxy Backbone Lagos. October 2, 2010. President Goodluck Jonathan has reappointed pioneer CEO and Managing Director, Galaxy Backbone, Gerald Ilukwe, to forge ahead with the leadership of the government-owned technology services provider. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/10/02/president-reappoints-ilukwe-ceo-of-galaxy-backbone/
President okays New Generation’s $2.5b offer to buy NITEL Lagos. October 12, 2010. President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the sale of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) to New Generation Telecommunications Consortium, the group that offered $2.5billion for the pioneer national operator. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/10/12/president-okays-new-generation-bid-to-buy-nitel/
Mobitel promises enhanced Internet experience with rollout of 4G service October 26, 2010. Mobitel Limited has promised that with its fourth generation (4G) access, WiMAX-LTE wireless broadband services in Nigeria, users experience in the use of the Internet would change the way businesses and individuals communicate. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/10/26/mobitel-promises-enhanced-internet-experience-with-rollout-of-4g-service/
Africa: Then, now and forever Walk with me in memory to one of the greatest celebrations, the end of the colonial era in Africa. The day: October 1, 1960. The place: British West Africa. The setting: a crowded stadium in the Atlantic coastal town of Sapele. School children are waving green and white flags in honor of the birth of modern Nigeria, no longer part of the British Empire. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/10/03/africa-then-now-and-forever/
NITDA: Straddling the line between performance and culpability Lagos. November 27, 2010. An integral and sometimes unhealthy part of our discourse is the incessant carping about the failures and inadequacies of our political and socio-economic system. Whilst there is some merit in such arguments, some rant often offers nothing more than stating the bleeding obvious. While it has become customary to hear about public officials bemoaning the state of our affairs (often met with shrug of indifference), it is a completely different kettle of fish when this whining comes from very highly trained professionals – some of who have got their training at the nation’s expense and, sometimes, are put in a position of implementing reform – but fail to deliver. It leaves us in a state of apoplexy but it is particularly galling when those who have the opportunity to change the system churn out the same old tired reasons of claiming ‘lack of funding’ or ‘lack of political will’ as reasons for poor performance. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/11/28/straddling-the-line-between-performance-and-culpability/
Technology Times wins IT Newspaper of the Year award Lagos. November 29, 2010: Technology Times has confirmed its leadership position in coverage of Nigerian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector by emerging the IT newspaper of the Year at the Africa Digital Forum and ICT Watch Africa Digital Awards held weekend in Lagos. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/11/29/technology-times-wins-it-newspaper-of-the-year-award/
Etisalat buys 3G unit of Dangote Group, plans $400m network upgrade in 2011 Lagos. December 1, 2010. Etisalat Nigeria, the nation’s fifth GSM mobile operator today said it has purchased for an undisclosed sum, Alheri Mobile Service Limited, the wholly-owned telecoms subsidiary and 3G licensee of business conglomerate, Dangote Group. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/01/etisalat-buys-3g-unit-of-dangote-group-2/
Airtel unveils call rate cuts December 2, 2010: The newly rebranded Airtel Nigeria now offers cheap call rate of 20 kobo per second after the first minute of the day on its new proposition tariff called 2Good. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/02/airtel-unveils-call-rate-cuts/
Nokia opens SMS service for detecting fake phones December 3, 2010. To ensure that Nokia users do not fall prey to vendors of counterfeit devices, the world’s leading mobile device maker has opened an SMS warranty service through which Nigerians can tell the genuineness of the phone they are about to purchase. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/03/nokia-opens-sms-service-for-detecting-fake-devices/
Nigeria telecoms market hits 85m lines in October, says NCC December 4, 2010: The number of active phone subscribers in Nigeria totalled 85million in October this year bringing the nation’s teledensity to 60.71 per cent, new figures from the telecoms regulator has shown. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/04/nigeria-telecoms-market-hits-85m-lines-in-october-says-ncc/
Nationwide SIM registration underway despite patent threat, says NCC Lagos. December 5, 2010. The nation’s telecoms regulator has told Technology Times that the ongoing nationwide registration of mobile phone users will proceed despite threats from a Lagos-based firm claiming to hold the patent for SIM registration technology in Nigeria. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/05/nationwide-sim-registration-underway-despite-patent-threat-says-ncc/
Sources: Globacom putting finishing touches to go-live of Glo Mobile Ghana Lagos. December 7, 2010. Nigeria’s Second National Operator, Globacom, is putting final touches to the much-anticipated rollout of its mobile business in Ghana in the wake of government’s promise to clear impediments that have bogged down its planned entry into the West Africa’s nation’s telecoms market. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/07/globacom-putting-finishing-touches-to-go-live-of-glo-mobile-ghana-says-sources/
Dangote, Globacom battle over aerial fibre control of PHCN power grid Lagos. December 19, 2010. Two of the nation’s biggest conglomerates, Globacom, the second national operator and Dangote Group, are locked in a duel over control of the aerial fibre rights on the national power grid of the Power Holding Company (PHCN), Technology Times has learnt exclusively. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/09/dangote-globacom-battle-over-aerial-fibre-control-on-phcn-power-grid/
Airport theft of DDC machines won’t affect 2011 polls, says Zinox Lagos. December 11, 2010. Zinox Technologies says this week’s theft incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) will not impact the proposed voters’ registration ahead of next year’s elections in Nigeria with a reassurance that it “would deliver the 80,000 DDC Machines ordered by INEC on schedule, God willing.” http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/11/airport-theft-of-ddc-machines-wont-affect-2011-polls-says-zinox/
Galaxy Backbone, Main One seal 15-year bandwidth deal Lagos. December 13, 2010. Main One Cable Company, the new entrant submarine fibre optic cable services provider has sealed a 15-year deal to supply bandwidth to the Federal Government of Nigeria to boost the delivery of public sector services. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/13/galaxy-backbone-main-one-seal-15-year-bandwidth-deal/
Swift begins commercial service on 4G network Lagos. December 13, 2010. Wireless broadband provider, Swift Networks Limited, has announced the go-live of commercial service on its 4G network in Lagos after a three-month pilot run of the wireless broadband service. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/13/swift-begins-commercial-service-on-4g-network/
At 50, experts seek truly home-grown technology for Nigeria December 14, 2010:Experts have canvassed home-grown technology for Nigeria noting that the impact of IT on the economy since the last 50 years of Independence has been enormous.
Technology Times Outlook 2011 to refocus threshold year for Nigerian ICT sector Lagos. December 17, 2011. Technology Times Outlook 2011, the annual Business Summit on ICT Roadmap for Nigerian Economy will next year converge ICT leaders and frontier thinkers to envision a growth-oriented environment in what will be a threshold year for technology evolution in the country, organisers have announced. http://www.technologytimesng.com/2010/12/17/technology-times-outlook-2011-to-refocus-threshold-year-for-nigerian-ict-sector/ |
