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Access to broadband compulsory – Osinbajo

Chijioke Okoronkwo Apr 15, 2021 0

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says internet access and broadband penetration will become existential in the nearest future and will determine Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy.The vice president said the recognition of…

Government

Broadband Penetration Hits 45.43% in Nigeria

Jessica Dogo Nov 11, 2020 0

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says broadband penetration in Nigeria increased to 45.43 per cent in October.Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant on Information Technology to the…

Government

Ekiti to Lay 606-km Broadband Infrastructure

Ariwodola Idowu May 22, 2020 0

The Ekiti Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with O’odua Infraco Resources Ltd. to lay a 606-kilometre broadband infrastructure in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development came…

Business

African broadband operators increase investment to meet soaring data demand

Femi Famutimi Mar 7, 2018 0

An urgent requirement for new investment into telecom and broadband infrastructure in Africa is driving a fresh flurry of mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, investment and financing activity, as the region’s key players jostle for position to…

Tech

NCC committed to achieving 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – Danbatta

Uju Sep 20, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is committed to achieving the 30 per cent approved National Broadband Implementation Plan by 2018.Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, said this on Wednesday at the…

Tech

NCC takes broadband internet campaign to ITU Telecom World

Uju Jul 3, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will take the country’s broadband internet campaign to the rest of the world.The NCC Director of Public Affairs, Mr Tony Ojobo said in a statement on Monday in Lagos that the…

Tech

MTN to invest 540m rand in Iranian Net

Uju May 8, 2017

MTN Group has signed non-binding preliminary agreement to invest in Iranian Net on Monday.The company also signed a non-binding preliminary agreement to invest approximately 540 million rand into Iranian fixed broadband provider,…

Government

Nigeria to achieve 30% broadband penetration by 2018, says Minister

Uju Dec 26, 2016

The Federal Government says the country will achieve the 30 per cent national broadband penetration by 2018 as projected in the country’s National Broadband Plan.The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, disclosed this when he…

Business

Nigeria is at 13% broadband penetration — NCC

Femi Famutimi Aug 26, 2016 0

Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Friday said that presently, broadband penetration in the country was at 13 per cent.Danbatta made this known during 'The 2016 Nigeria ICT…