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- 4 Jul 2022
Firms Unveil LGC Internet Protocol Television Technology
In order to change the way viewers across Nigeria and the African continent consume online and television content, LGC Media Limited and HOI Greenfield Nigeria Limited, have unveiled LGC Internet…
- 2 Aug 2010
‘Stable Global Standards, Key to IPTV Success’
Experts have said that stable global standards is key to the take-up of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). This, they say would avoid costly and confusing ‘format wars’ and reduce…
- 9 Feb 2022
NBC Grants TV Broadcast License to NYSC
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted an operational licence to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the commencement of direct satellite broadcasting and Internet protocol…
- 9 Feb 2022
NBC Grants TV Broadcast Licence to NYSC
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has granted operational licence to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to begin Direct Satellite Broadcasting (BSB); as well as Internet Protocol…
- 11 May 2009
Outsourcing Saves Cost, Improves Efficiency-Kruger
Roy Kruger is the Managing Director of BCX Nigeria, a 100% owned subsidiary of Business Connexion (BCX South Africa). Kruger with more than 23 years experience in fixed and mobile telephony…
- 11 May 2009
Outsourcing Saves Cost, Improves Efficiency-Kruger
Roy Kruger is the Managing Director of BCX Nigeria, a 100% owned subsidiary of Business Connexion (BCX South Africa). Kruger with more than 23 years experience in fixed and mobile telephony…
- 9 Oct 2017
Africa's pay-TV Subscriptions Hit 23.7m
The total number of pay-TV subscribers in Africa has reached approximately 23.7 million. This is according to a report by market analyst firm Dataxis, which notes this represents quarter-on-quarter…
- 25 May 2026
NBC Sets 2028 Deadline for Full Digital Switch-Over
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has unveiled a new “Big Picture” strategy aimed at achieving full nationwide Digital Switch-Over (DSO) by December 31, 2028. DSOis designed to provide Nigerians…
- 5 Nov 2016
Nigeria Emerges Second Most Developed pay-TV Market in Africa
Nigeria has been rated second most developed pay-TV market in Africa. This is the main takeaway from Frost & Sullivan's "Pay-TV, Video-on-Demand, and IPTV Growth Opportunities in Africa"…
- 13 Nov 2017
Digital Content Revenues to Pass $200bn in 2018 - Report
Global consumer spend on digital content will reach $202 billion in 2018, up by 10% on this year's total of $184bn. This is according to a report by Juniper research titled Digital Content Business…
- 28 Feb 2013
Bloomberg Television Inks Partnership with Nigeria's Optima Media Group
The Bloomberg Media Group, a division Bloomberg L.P. has announced a multi-year rolling partnership agreement with Nigeria-based content provider, Optima Media Group, strengthening Bloomberg’s…
- 15 Sept 2008
Ericsson Launches New IMS IPTV
Leading Internet Protocol TV technology providers have integrated their consumer devices, content protection solutions, video servers and applications software with the new Ericsson IPTV solution, an…
- 27 Jan 2014
New Video Codec to ease Pressure on Global Networks
A new video coding standard building on the PrimeTime Emmy award winning ITU-T H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC was agreed by ITU members yesterday. The new codec will considerably ease the burden on global…
- 8 Oct 2012
Phase3 Telecom…Networking Networks
First developed in the 1970s, fiber-optic communication systems have revolutionized the telecommunications industry and have played a key role in the dawn of the information age. Apparently, it…
- 26 Dec 2016
Experts Urge PMB to Proclaim October Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s converged ICT and broadcasting sectors have asked the federal government of Nigeria to consider the adoption of October as the national cybersecurity awareness month in line…
- 11 Mar 2020
Senate Committee Commends NCC’s Regulatory Performance
Senate Committee on Communications said it was impressed by the various regulatory interventions which the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken to ensure improved service delivery and…
- 3 May 2014
CWG, Huawei Proffer IP Surveillance Solution to Africa’s Security Challenges
Computer Warehouse Group Plc (CWG), the leading Pan-African ICT Company in collaboration with Huawei, one of the leading ICT infrastructure manufacturers, organized a breakfast session on Internet…
- 19 Feb 2014
Cisco Advices Africa on IoT, Releases 2014 “Disruptive” Trends
Cisco has advised IT organizations across Africa on the need to prepare for the Internet of Everything (IoE) while revealing key trends set to drive future of technology innovation on the Continent…
- 30 Apr 2026
Nigeria Finally Moves Closer to Digital TV as 100 Channels Go Free-to-Air
More than 100 channels have signed on to broadcast free-to-air digital content under Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO) programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to digital…
- 14 Feb 2018
Quit Notice: Options for MultiChioce to Remain in Nigeria
Multichoice Nigeria, is facing an uncertain future in in Nigeria, thanks to the recent federal government notice to the pay-tv giant that it will not renew its license because it was not in line with…
- 11 Aug 2008
DCC Networks Launches Intelligent Building
Real Estate has become another booming business in Nigeria today as a result of consolidation in the banking sector. The nature of modern day buildings is a complete departure from what we used to…
- 7 Jun 2010
Competition and Service Delivery in Telecoms
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has severally re-instated its desire to continue to encourage competition in the sector. It does this through licensing of several operators in different…
- 22 Jun 2009
Shifting Focus to VAS for Effective Service Delivery
Service providers in the telecom industry have come to realize that oftentimes the ability to compete hinges on successfully deploying what are known as “value-added services.” The trick…
- 10 Oct 2019
FG Mandates Review of National Broadcasting Codes
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the review of the National Broadcasting Code and extant broadcasting laws to reflect stiffer penalties for violators of broadcasting regulations. The President…
- 12 Nov 2019
Domicilation of NBC in Ministry of Information and Culture; a Grave Misplacement
by Kayode Ahmadu All players in the broadcasting value chain from equipment manufacturers to content providers are being affected by the impact of rapid evolution of broadcast technology and…