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- 26 Mar 2019
FG Banks on TV White Spaces for Rural Connectivity
The federal government has approved the use of TV White Space (TVWS), as a new technology in a bid to extend broadband internet coverage, especially to rural communities and other far-flung…
- 9 Sept 2018
Experts Urge NCC, NFMC to Enable TV White Space for Broadband Penetration
Telecommunications experts have urged Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Frequency Management Council (NFMC ) to expedite action in the licensing of TV White Space frequency for…
- 17 Jan 2021
Expert Seeks Fast Deployment of TV White Space to Close Digital Divide
A Lagos based information technology security and connectivity consultant, Mr. Adesanya Ahmed Adesanya, has urged for fast deployment of TV White space by operators to assist in increasing internet…
- 10 Jan 2018
TV white Spaces get New Model Rules
Governments and regulators will follow new guidelines for TV White Space (TVWS) technology subsequent to the publication of new model rules by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA). The DSA, a global…
- 20 Oct 2019
Using TV White Space Technology for Internet Access for Rural Areas
Federal government has tried unsuccessfully in a bid to provide connectivity to rural dwellers in the country. Among some of the initiatives are National Rural Telephony Project (NRTP) started in…
- 29 Nov 2018
ATCON Partners Dynamic Spectrum Alliance to Host TV White Space Workshop
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), a global organization advocating for more efficient and effective frequency spectrum…
- 28 Jan 2018
Sidmach, Microsoft Plan Broadband over TV White Space
By peter oluka Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited is targeting part of the wireless spectrum that have been abandoned or left unused by television (TV) broadcasters as they increasingly move to…
- 26 May 2019
Policies, Environment as Stimulant to Telecom Investment
As focus in telecommunications services are shifting towards data which requires investment in infrastructure, stakeholders have urged federal government and its regulatory agencies in the ecosystem…
- 24 Jan 2014
ITU Experts Explore ways Forward in Dynamic Spectrum Usage
Key industry players, regulators, operators, manufacturers and research institutions gathered in Geneva at an ITU Workshop on White Spaces and Cognitive Radio Systems (CRS). ‘White Spaces’…
- 23 Aug 2020
Stakeholders Seek Rejig of Policies to Stimulate Telecom Investment
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) officially commenced his second term in office this month with great vigor to succeed as well as make…
- 6 May 2013
Vacant TV Spectrum Targeted for Affordable Rural Wi-Fi
Parts of the wireless spectrum that have been abandoned or left unused by television (TV) broadcasters as they increasingly move to digital transmission may provide a faster and cheaper way to beam…
- 11 Dec 2012
WaveTek, Carlson Wireless Partners on BroadBand Delivery
WaveTek Nigeria has signed a partnership agreement with Carlson Wireless Technologies US, to develop the adoption of TV White Spaces to meet the growing demand for broadband coverage in Africa. This…
- 29 Jul 2015
OPIC, Microsoft begin Financing Discussions with Kenya’s Mawingu Networks
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution, yesterday signed a mandate letter to begin financing discussions with Mawingu Networks, a…
- 18 Feb 2016
Africa’s Telecoms Infrastructure: 2015 at a Glance
The real impact of technological innovation is often not felt until long after market introduction – particularly in emerging markets. Take the launch of the first mobile networks in sub-Saharan…
- 18 Jun 2013
DSA to Help Govts Spur Wireless Data Growth, Close Digital Divide
23 companies and organizations from across the world: 6Harmonics, Adaptrum, BSkyB, Carlson, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - South Africa, Computer and Communication Research Center -…
- 16 Nov 2015
Microsoft Launches Fund to Improve Affordable Internet in Underserved Markets
Microsoft Corp. has launched a new fund to cultivate companies with solutions that bring affordable Internet access to underserved markets. The fund is part of Microsoft’s Affordable Access…
- 12 Jun 2014
Broadband Council Pushes for Smart States, 50% 3G-Coverage
Broadband Council has made case for the increased 3G coverage to 50 percent of the Nigerian population by 2015. This was one of the outcomes of the council’s 4th meeting in Lagos recently. The…
- 20 Feb 2023
Digitization is Essential for African SMEs to Survive Economic Hardship
SME survival is critical to Africa’s socio-economic growth and digitisation is key to building business resilience says Gerald Maithya, Startups Lead, Microsoft Africa Transformation Office. Africa…
- 19 Jan 2015
NIALS Reveals Cloud Computing Inhibitive Factors in Nigeria
An in-depth independent research by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) , research focused on the Gaps in Data Privacy and Security in cloud services, has revealed…
- 9 Feb 2015
Council Seeks Accelerated Implementation of Broadband Plan
Broadband Council at its regular quarterly meeting held earlier this month acknowledged the progress made on the implementation of the Broadband Plan in the last 18 months, while seeking speedy…
- 17 Nov 2015
Johnson to Join Affordable Internet Coalition Meeting in Lagos
Omobola Johnson, former minister of Communication Technology, will open a meeting of stakeholders working to increase access to affordable Internet in Nigeria. The Alliance for Affordable…
- 23 Nov 2015
Shittu, Comms. Minister, Others for A4AI Nigeria Coalition Meeting
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)-Nigeria Coalition has named Adebayo Shittu, minister of communications as the special guest of honour for its meeting holding tomorrow, November 24. Shittu…
- 25 May 2016
Microsoft Provides Grants to Accelerate Delivery of Affordable Internet Access
Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it has awarded Affordable Access Initiative grants to 12 entrepreneurial businesses, including Ekovolt in Nigeria to help scale their solutions and business…
- 20 Jun 2016
A4AI Seeks Wireless Systems to Tackle Rural Connectivity
Local partnerships and networks technical solutions such IXPs and community-managed (C-Managed) wireless systems, have become imperative to tackling rural areas connectivity challenges. This was part…
- 3 Nov 2016
Governance in The Industry 4.0 Epoch
Since Davos in January, I haven’t had a meeting where the 4th Industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) hasn’t been mentioned in one form or the other. The revolutionary hot topic heralding Industry 4.0…
- 7 Nov 2016
FG Grants Petrovice Patent on Solution for Last Mile Connectivity & Cybersecurity
The Federal ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment through the Registrar Trademarks, Patents and Designs, has granted patent license to Petrovice resources on its solution for last mile…
- 14 Dec 2016
A4AI Announces New Advisory Council Members
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) members recently participated in elections for new representatives to the Advisory Council, a non-fiduciary body that provides oversight and strategic…
- 21 Nov 2017
Cybersecurity Firm unveils Certification for Cloud Environment
Petrovice Nigeria has introduced Certified PCI Cloud Security Assessor (CPCI CSA) a certification programme for cybersecurity in the cloud. This is based on meeting PCI DSS when using a cloud service…
- 11 Apr 2019
Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Calls for Spectrum Access to Connect Africans
Utilizing alternative spectrum technologies is key to connecting millions of people in Africa to the internet, as the amount of bandwidth available will increase whilst costs are reduced, according…
- 17 Nov 2020
Microsoft4Afrika Charges Africa’s Employees on Growth Mindset
Microsoft4Afrika has indicated that it is imperative for all current and future employees within the continent to adopt a growth mindset as it will help them frame their thinking to detect when a new…