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NCC, ALTON confirm undersea cable cuts disrupt data and voice services along African West Coast
The Nigerian Communications Commission  (NCC) and Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have confirmed the Internet disruptions across West Africa in ...
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NIGCOMSAT commences VSAT installation for FG’s grassroots internet connectivity initiative
NIGCOMSAT Ltd has embarked on the installation of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) nationwide, starting with 579 local government areas, as part of ...
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Internet outage strikes Sub-Saharan nations following undersea cable damage
Sub-Saharan African nations, including Nigeria and South Africa, are grappling with a substantial disruption in internet connectivity stemming from damage to undersea cables ...
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Nigeria puts plans for 2025 satellite launch on hold
Nigeria said it has suspended plans for a 2025 satellite launch blaming paucity of cash. Â Dr. Halilu Shaba, Director General, National Space Research ...
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Cybersecurity emerges as resilient force amid declining TMT deal activity in 2023, finds GlobalData
Despite a decline in overall deal activity within the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, cybersecurity has emerged as a resilient outlier. With ...
Mobile phones made 58% of total web traffic in 2023, 4% less than in 2022
Although more than 97% of all internet users owned a smartphone last year, almost 2% more than the year before, mobile’s share of ...
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Interswitch seeks PSBÂ licence after merging with M-Kudi
Interswitch is seeking to operate a Payment Service Bank (PSB) licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)Â after merging with mobile money provider ...
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Check Point’s Threat Index for Feb 2024 highlights main threats
Check Point’s Threat Index for Feb 2024 highlights main threats in Local and Global Cybersecurity Landscape South Africa moves up 12 places on Threat ...
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NDPC’s Olatunji set to address Data Protection Act’s significance at Nigeria’s premier digital economy gathering
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), will address the crucial role of data protection in Nigeria’s digital ...
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Predictive AI platform helps businesses cut their video production time by 50%
As businesses increasingly turn to AI for process automation and optimization, the demand for personalized visual solutions is on the rise. In 2024, 34% ...
Alpha Technologies launches caller app for affordable calls into Nigeria
Alpha Technologies Limited, a leading provider of telecommunication services, has announced the launch of the revolutionary Alpha Caller app. This innovative app empowers ...
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Facial recognition software from RecFaces shines at Brazilian Carnival
RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer played an indispensable role in promoting and maintaining safety during the Brazilian Carnival 2024. The company’s one of ...
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Government must enable proper pricing, critical infrastructure for telecom sector’s viability – ALTON’s Adebayo
Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), expresses concern over the telecom sector’s sustainability amid rising inflation ...
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Why your Nigerian business needs local cloud hosting: The Layer3cloud advantage
In today’s digital landscape, having a reliable and efficient online presence is crucial for any business. Cloud hosting offers a scalable and cost-effective ...
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Kaspersky reports phishing attacks grow by 40% in 2023
Over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared ...