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Ghana abuzz with news of imminent go-live of Glo Mobile, gets govt support

by Bunmi Adeniyi Lagos. February 15, 2010 There are heightened anticipation that Nigeria’s second national operator (SNO), Globacom Limited may roll out its mobile business in Ghana this quarter after receiving fresh assurance from the government to address hurdles to its planned go-live. Reports emanating Ghana indicate that the SNO has been having problems securing government approvals [...]

Cisco, AMB Multiserve announce roadmap for Unilag wireless network

By Benjamin Amu Lagos. February 15, 2010. Cisco announced today that it has partnered Nigerian technology company, AMB Multiserve to deploy its wireless network to connect more than 40,000 staff and students at the University of Lagos across its three campuses. Under the deal, the use of the network will make way for a complete upgrade or, [...]

ATCON commends eBusiness Life

President of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Emmanuel Ekuwem, has commended the mission of e-Business Life Magazine, a monthly targetting ICT users across the country.

Nokia unveils software competition for African content

Nokia has instituted a competition called "Call for all Innovators Africa" for African innovators and developers for the provision of local Nigerian content as a way to offering new opportunities for growth of the local devNokia has instituted a competition called "Call for all Innovators Africa" for African innovators and developers for the provision of local Nigerian content as a way to offering new opportunities for growth of the local developers

Omatek adopts franchise distribution strategy

Omatek Nigeria has launched its chain of franchisee retail outlets in the South West/South South Region to improve its brand visibility and bring its products and services closer to end users in remote and major urban centres.

New dawn as Nigeria gets full control over own internet name, the .ng

Nigeria has taken full control of the management of the country internet name, the .ng following the successful transfer of local management to the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), the stakeholder body representing the nation's internet community has announced.

EFCC questions Ndukwe over Minister’s allegation of fraud in frequency spectrum sale

Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was questioned today by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja following a petition by Minister of Information and Communications, Dora Akunyili that the process adopted in the sale of frequency spectrum to three companies was non-transparent.

NCC drops Galaxy Wireless for Multi-Links Telkom in WiMAX frequency sale as Ministry moves to have Yar’Adua cancel deal

Galaxy Wireless, one of the three companies that initially met payment deadline in the latest spectrum sale by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been disqualified over alleged failure to meet full payment conditions for the 2.3GHz frequency spectrum and Multi-Links Telkom owned by South Africa's Telkom named today as its replacement by the telecoms regulator.

Nigeria to raise shareholding in pan African satellite initiative, RASCOM

The Nigerian government has promised to raise its shareholding above the 2.6 per cent stakes it has in Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM) hoped to provide greater connectivity across the continent.

ZOOMmobile, Cerillion seal interconnect billing and settlements pact

Nigeria's private telecoms operator, ZOOMmobile (formerly Reltel Wireless) said it has gone live with Interconnect Manager from convergent billing and interconnect company, Cerillion Technologies.

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