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How 5G is changing the world but not as a weapon of mass destruction

Ogochukwu Ogbonna Feb 21, 2022 0

In mid-2020, while we were all stuck at home as the pandemic raged outside, conspiracy theorists got a little more vibrant with their predictions and there were a lot of theories on the internet about 5G being the end of free will and the…

Tech

Pantami: Nigeria’ll have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022

John Ogunsemore Dec 13, 2021 0

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in Africa by 2022. Pantami gave the assurance at the auction of the 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz)…

Government

FG to deploy 5G network soon – Pantami

Ikenna Uwadileke Aug 22, 2021 0

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, disclosed this…

Tech

5G will become fastest adopted mobile generation in history – Report

Funmilola Gboteku Jun 16, 2021 0

Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company, says that 5G will soon become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history. Ericsson made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, noting that subscriptions were…

Tech

Fallacies of health hazards associated with 5G

Jessica Dogo Jan 7, 2021 0

The deployment of the Fifth Generation Technology (5G) has raised controversies across the globe. In Nigeria, some people even erroneously believed that the country has already deployed the technology, which they alleged was dangerous to…

Tech

Misinformation of 5G Technology May Derail Implementation – NCC

Jessica Dogo Oct 27, 2020 0

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says that the present misinformation and misrepresentation of 5G technology has the potential to derail its implementation in the…

Tech

Verizon Strikes Deal With Microsoft, Nokia To Help Build 5G Networks

Emmanuel Okara Oct 19, 2020 0

Verizon said on Monday it has struck deals with Microsoft and Nokia to improve the telecoms giant’s ability to target business customers by offering clients the ability to automate factory floors, lower costs and speed up data traffic…

Tech

NCC Moves to Formulate Policies on 5G

Funmilola Gboteku Oct 14, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it is working vigorously with multi-sector stakeholders to formulate policies for the 5th generation (5G) mobile network. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru…

Tech

China Opens 5G-Covered Road For Testing Of Self-Driving Cars

Emmanuel Yashim Sep 3, 2020 0

A 5G-covered road for testing self-driving cars was formally opened in Baohe District of Hefei City, east China’s Anhui Province on Thursday, welcoming the first batch of passengers. SEE ALSO: Hilarious: Kenyan Politician, Kithure Kindiki…

Tech

Pompeo hails UK ban of Huawei from 5G networks

Harrison Arubu Jul 14, 2020 0

U.S. Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, has hailed United Kingdom’s decision to ban Chinese telecom giant, Huawei, from its 5G networks. SEE ALSO: American Pilot Safe, Ejected Before Aircraft Crashes In Afghanistan Reacting to the UK’s…

Government

Institute Weighs in on 5G Controversy, Tasks FG on Smooth Transition

Grace Alegba May 13, 2020 0

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) has weighed in on the controversy that next-generation telephone networks, popularly known as 5G technology may be harmful to human beings. In a statement…

Tech

5G Tech has Great Potentials, No Health Hazards – NIEEE

Grace Alegba Apr 17, 2020 0

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) says the 5G technology has potentials to accelerate global industrial and environmental advancement without health implications. SEE ALSO: Internet of Things has…

Opinion

5G, God’s Generals And The Hordes Of Mordor – By Femi Fani-Kayode

John Ogunsemore Apr 13, 2020 0

In this piece written on April 7, former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode writes on the conspiracy surrounding 5G and its purported connection to the coronavirus pandemic... Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers Love World I…

Government

NCC Clears Doubts Over 5G, COVID-19, Security

Jessica Dogo Apr 6, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says there’s no is no correlation between the Fifth Generation Technology (5G), Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Security. Dr Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs, NCC made this…

Foreign

5G Technology Does Not Cause Coronavirus – NHS Chief

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 5, 2020 0

The National Director for UK's National Health Service (NHS) in England, Stephen Powis has debunked rumours that the 5G technology causes Coronavirus. The Director also condemned vandals who attacked and burned a 5G Tower in London…

Government

Erratic Power Supply, Others Hinder 5G Development in Nigeria- NCC

Okuanwan Offiong Feb 27, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified issues of power infrastructure as a key challenge hindering the development of the fifth-generation network (5G) in Nigeria. Mr Bako Wakil, the Director, Technical…

Foreign

UK government announces Huawei’s role in its 5G development

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 29, 2020 0

The UK government has confirmed that Huawei will be allowed a continued role in the country’s 5G rollout. The mobile tech giant’s equipment will be banned from sensitive parts of the mobile network and will be subject to a cap. Huawei…

Tech

5G network will upload at 200Mbps in crowded places

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 21, 2020 0

If you’ve ever found yourself in a crowded area say a market or football stadium or a music concert where you’re trying to send a tweet or a photo but the data speed was so annoyingly sluggish, then you’re going to love the promise of 5G.…

Tech

NCC to try 5G technology for 3 months

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 28, 2019 0

The Nigerian Communication Commission announced that the new 5G technology will be trialed for 3 months before a full integration into the Nigerian Network space. 5G has come under a series of criticism from nations around the world with…

News

NCC approves spectrum for 5G trial

Jessica Dogo Aug 27, 2019 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the spectrum for the trial of 5G services in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at the opening of the maiden…

Tech

South Korean mobile network operators take first 5G phone orders

Abigael Joshua Apr 5, 2019 0

The three South Korean mobile network operators – SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus – began taking registrations for orders of the world’s first 5G-capable mobile phone on Friday. The sales began two days after the world’s first nationwide 5G…

Tech

Africa not ready for super fast 5G network – MTN’s CEO

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 11, 2018 0

Africa is not ready for next-generation 5G network but would likely be ready to embrace the super-fast technology in about five years from now, MTN’s chief executive officer said on Tuesday. Rob Shuter told Reuters at a telecoms…

World

Trump security team sees building U.S. 5G network as option

Udochukwu Ifionu Jan 29, 2018 0

President Donald Trump’s national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone calls that include the government building a super-fast 5G wireless network, a senior administration official said .…