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- 6 Aug 2024
Trial of Echefu, TStv MD, ED for Tax Evasion, Money Laundering Begins November 26
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed November 26 for the trial of Dr. Bright Ikechukwu Echefu and Dr. Felix Nnamdi Ignoanuga, said to be executives of the Telecom…
- 23 Apr 2021
House of Reps Advances on Bill to Allow NBC Fix Prices of Pay Tv
House of Representatives is amending National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act to enable pay-as-you-go services for digital satellite television, according to Idem Unyime, deputy chairman, committee…
- 14 Jul 2015
Alcatel-Lucent Sets Distance Record for Undersea Data Transmission in Africa
Telecom and cable Television operators in Africa are set to improve on quality and increase their clientele reach, thanks to an affordable high tech innovation from the Alcatel-Lucent Submarine…
- 25 Nov 2024
Court Orders Arrest of Echefu, Businessman over Alleged $651,280 Fraud
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Bwari area council, Abuja has ordered the arrest of Dr Bright Echefu, chief executive of Briech Intelligence Fusion Limited, a security company, over an allegation…
- 15 Jan 2024
Africa Pay TV Market: Additional 12m Subscribers Projected by 2029
The newly published Africa Pay TV Forecast signifies a notable expansion in the continent's pay television subscriber base. An anticipated surge of 12 million subscribers by 2029 is set to increase…
- 15 Dec 2017
NIGCOMSAT launches Direct-to-Home services
The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd on Thursday launched Direct-to-Home (DTH) services, in partnership with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). DTH refers to distribution…
- 15 Dec 2017
NIGCOMSAT Takes on DStv, TStv with New DTH Services
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd in partnership with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Thursday in Abuja launched Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. DTH refers to…
- 21 Feb 2012
Challenges of Broadband Revolution
The growth in telecommunications sector of the country is expected to move from growth level to development where service providers are to consolidate on improved quality of service. Presently, over…
- 6 Jul 2010
Preparing for Expected Broadband Revolution
The growth in telecommunications sector of the country is expected to move from growth level to development where service providers are to consolidate on improved quality of service. Presently, over…
- 6 Feb 2017
Airtel Touching Lives: Success Stories, Our Encouragement- Ogunsanya
The third season of ‘Airtel Touching Lives’ the popular philanthropy programme sponsored by leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, premiered in Lagos at the weekend. The event,…
- 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…
- 9 Feb 2017
‘Airtel Touching Lives’ Premiere: A Splendid Night in Honour of Charity
The third series of Airtel Touching Lives premiered last weekend in an elegant event in Lagos. The Lantana Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites was decked in the brand’s rich red to welcome high profile…
- 24 Mar 2015
Consumer Rights Abuse Worries CPC
Consumer Protection Council (CPC), has decried the high rate of consumer rights abuses in the telecoms, aviation, banking and power sectors of the economy. Mrs. Dupe Atoki, director-general, …
- 4 Dec 2012
NCC Asks National Assembly to Throw Out NigComSat Bill
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom regulatory authority, the has requested the Senate to discontinue any consideration on the proposed bill on the Nigerian Communications…
- 10 Jul 2016
Telecoms Top Nigeria’s Ad Spend with N16.7Bn in 2015 - Mediafacts
The telecommunications sector retained its lead position as the highest advertiser in Nigeria in 2015 with a combined total expenditure of N16.7 billion. This information is contained in the…
- 19 Nov 2015
Eutelsat in Talks to Expand its African Broadband Connectivity
Leading European satellite operator Eutelsat is negotiating with a range of distributors to underpin an African broadband strategy targeting an untapped market of millions seeking Internet…
- 11 Aug 2016
Africa's Pay-TV Subscribers to Hit 30m in 2021
Africa's pay-TV subscribers will reach 30 million in 2021, up from 16 million in 2015. This is according to the latest data published by global telecom-focused business firm Dataxis, which notes…
- 3 Sept 2014
CWG’s New Business Strategy Impacts its Half Year Financial Report
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG Plc), at the twilight of a five year strategic plan to take the company in a different direction into a more robust subscription business model, paused to evaluate the…
- 12 Dec 2025
Minister Claims Bandits Exploit Poor Network, Bounce Calls Off Multiple Towers
Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, yesterday claimed that bandits and terrorists are able to communicate and coordinate their activities with ease because they…
- 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…
- 11 Oct 2017
Why Government Should Encourage Telcos in Nigeria- Jane Egerton-Idehen
BY chukwuemeka fred agbata There is no doubt that Nigeria has one of the largest Telecom markets in Africa as the sector attracts considerable foreign investment. Over The Top Players, OTTPs, such as…
- 8 Oct 2021
SATCON and National Security: A New Strategic Partnership is Required in Nigeria (1 of 3)
By Andrew Aroh Nigeria is preparing to cope with a wide range of threats by terrorists, as well as manmade or natural disasters. Now, more that ever Satellite technology is an important element in…
- 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…
- 11 Jun 2025
OSGOF, NASRDA Partner to Boost Geospatial Data, Others
Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have pledged to deepen collaboration in key national development areas,…
- 6 Feb 2019
18th Edition of CFA's Startups Hangout Comes Up on February 27; Set to teach Startups how to scale up
By Wale Oguntokun The 18th edition of CFA's Startups Hangout, slated for Wednesday, February 27, 2019, promises to be a burden-breaker for many upcoming Startups. This is because, the theme…
- 15 Jun 2009
Botched 2.3GHz Spectrum: Nigeria Loses $2Bn Investment, Internet Revolution
Nigeria may lose some $2billion investment in its telecom infrastructure and chance to make broadband affordable and enhanced in the country unless the crisis generated by the recent botched…
- 15 Sept 2008
Daar Communications is Africa’s pride – Ndukwe
Executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Engr. Ernest Ndukwe last week in Abuja, said the vision and innovativeness of the broadcast giant, Daar Communications must be…
- 18 Jan 2017
Airtel Plans Exclusive VVIP for Touching Lives Season 3 Premiere
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, will hold an exclusive VVIP event on Saturday, February 4, to premiere the third edition of its CSR initiative, Airtel Touching Lives.…
- 8 Jan 2016
Osinbajo, Belgore to Attend Premiere of Airtel Touching Lives Season 2
The wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice S.M.A. Belgore, among other high profile invitees, have confirmed they would attend the…