29 results
- 27 Dec 2018
NIGCOMSAT, Thales Alenia Sign Pact on Satellite Based Augmentation System
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. has signed a Cooperative Agreement with Thales Alenia Space in Toulouse, France to collaborate on the testing of NigComSat-1R payload and…
- 28 Sept 2017
Networks Unlimited, Thales to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa
Networks Unlimited, African value added distributor, has a signed a partnership agreement with Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, to assist…
- 21 Sept 2023
NIGCOMSAT, Thales Alenia Space Renew Satellite Deal
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) have renewed a joint venture agreement in Toulouse, France, for the development of Satellite Based Augmentation System…
- 10 Oct 2024
Interswitch, Thales Launch CipherTrust Data Security Solution
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payment and digital commerce companies has partnered Thales, a global leader in digital and data security solutions, to launch CipherTrust Data…
- 16 Dec 2021
Mastercard, Thales and Providus Bank Launch a Tokenization and Digitization Initiative in Nigeria
Mastercard, Thales and Providus Bank have partnered to bring the Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) tokenization and digitization initiative to the Nigeria market. They are extending the…
- 14 Sept 2020
NigComSat Dangles Africa’s First Satellite Navigation Services
NigComSat has struck a collaboration with ASECNA and Thales Alenia Space to provide the first Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signal over Africa & Indian Ocean (AFI). The service,…
- 6 Jun 2021
NIGCOMSAT Partners Others to Test-Run SBAS Helicopter in Cameroon
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT); the Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar; and Thales Alenia Space, recently carried out a Satellite-Based Augmentation…
- 4 Mar 2019
Eutelsat Announces Successful Mating of KONNECT Satellite Payload to cover Western Europe and Africa
Eutelsat Communications announces the successful mating of the platform and payload of the KONNECT satellite, conducted this week at Thales Alenia Space's facilities in Cannes. This operation is a…
- 11 Jul 2022
Tech Firms Plan for ‘Space-Based’ 5G Network
Thales, Qualcomm and Ericsson unveiled Monday a plan to allow smartphones to communicate directly with satellites, a “space-based network” they hope will bring connectivity to the entire globe. The…
- 18 Sept 2020
Satellite Operators Push New Signal across Africa, Indian Ocean Regions
The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), has started to broadcast a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signal over Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI), providing its…
- 23 Mar 2009
NigComSat-1R, Still an Opportunity to Explore
Recently, the revolution in the world’s weather condition has caused a lot of changes in the atmosphere of orbit, which has led to satellite failures most especially in 2008. This development…
- 27 Nov 2012
Nigeria Achieves Total Radar Coverage-Nama
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (Nama) has declared that the multi-billion naira Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (Tracon) has been completed, meaning that Nigeria now has total radar coverage.…
- 18 Sept 2018
Lack of Funds Grounds TRACON, Raises Safety Concerns over Air Travels
Total Radar Coverage (TRACON), may collapse due to lack of spare parts raising questions over the safety of air travels in Nigeria. TRACON is a project conceived to improve the level of air…
- 13 May 2024
Firm Identifies Significant Security Risks in Widely used Cinterion Modems
Kaspersky ICS CERT researchers have detected critical vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems. The discovery showcases flaws that allow a remote unauthorised attacker to execute arbitrary code,…
- 5 Apr 2019
O3b Satellites Roar into Space, Scaling SES’s MEO Constellation
Four O3b Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites were successfully launched by Arianespace at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, according to SES. The Soyuz launch marks a…
- 23 Mar 2018
IOT Security Spending to Reach $1.5bn in 2018
Global IOT security spending will reach $1.5 billion in 2018, a 28% increase from 2017. This is according to an IOT security spending report conducted by Gartner, which found that IOT security…
- 16 Nov 2020
Muslim Group Reacts to Suit to Remove Arabic from Naira
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Nigerian Islamic human rights organization, has described the suit challenging the Arabic inscription on the Nigerian currency (naira) as acrobatic religiosity. MURIC…
- 10 Feb 2017
Accenture Beefs Up Blockchain Security
Accenture has developed new technology that it says can help make blockchain applications more secure and could speed up their deployment in sectors such as finance. The professional services firm…
- 19 Sept 2021
NIGCOMSAT to Launch 2 Satellites to Replace NigComSat 1-R Satellite
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), will launch two new satellites, NigComSat-2 and NigComSat-3 in 2023 and 2025 respectively to replace the current NigComSat 1-R, which is…
- 27 Nov 2016
IBM, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, Others to Gain as PSS Nears $456Bn- Report
The report 'Public Safety and Security (PSS) Market Global Forecast to 2021', published by MarketsandMarkets shows market size is estimated to grow from USD 247.53 Billion in 2016 to USD 456.56…
- 30 May 2022
FPG Technologies Carts Home Double Awards At BoICT 2022 Awards Night
It was double honours for FPG Technologies at the 13 th edition of the Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Distinguished Lecture & Awards held over the weekend in Lagos as the company carted away two key…
- 3 Jun 2016
IATA Announces Leadership Changes, de Juniac New DG/CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh,…
- 3 Oct 2022
Providus Bank, Interswitch Partner to Improve Security in Payments Ecosystem
As part of efforts to foster a safer, more inclusive payments ecosystem, Interswitch limited, in collaboration with Providus Bank, is driving the focus on security in the payments ecosystem. Speaking…
- 10 Oct 2022
Cellular Connectivity Key to Tackle Surging Electricity Demand, says Ericsson
Ericsson has released a Connected Energy Utilities report in partnership with Arthur D. Little, highlighting the significance of cellular technology in the digitalization of the energy sector. As…
- 16 Jun 2015
Airbus to Build Satellites for OneWeb to Beam Internet from Space
Airbus Group will design and build about 900 satellites for privately owned OneWeb Ltd, which plans to offer high-speed, space-based Internet access to billions of people worldwide, company officials…
- 29 Nov 2023
ProvidusBank Collaborates with Mastercard to Drive Financial Inclusion for MSMEs
In a bid to affirm its digital dominance and stimulate innovation within Nigeria’s financial space, ProvidusBank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced a new payment solution designed to…
- 12 Feb 2026
Identy.io Targets Nigeria, Kenya in Its Africa Expansion Strategy
Nigeria and Kenya are the next target markets for Identy.io, a global provider of digital identities, as it expands into Africa. Facial, fingerprint, and palm identification are among the safe,…
- 10 Jul 2012
ICT @ Work for Air Navigation- Ifeanyi
Ogochukwu Ifeanyi, chief information officer (CIO), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (Nama), has over 15 years experience in the information and technologies space. His first class education…
- 21 Aug 2020
Mastercard Adds Hello Tractor, Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm to Accelerate Programme
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Accelerate fintech portfolio, adding dynamic entrepreneurs to its award-winning startup engagement program Start Path and more technology partners to its…