Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said the unauthorized installation of network booster is illegal in Nigeria, warning the general public to desist from sales, installation and use of telecommunication boosters without authorisation. In a public notice signed by its Director of Public Affairs, the telecom regulator said such an act is illegal and punishable by law. “The Nigerian Communications Commission informs the general public, particularly Banks and Other Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Telecommunications Service Providers, Private/Public Companies, and owners/occupiers of Residential premises that the sale, installation and usage of GSM boosters is illegal,” the notice reads. It added that in…

Data gathered by AksjeBloggen.com has indicated that the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to soar by 188 percent and hit $19billion by 2024. This is even as Blockchain is seen as one of the most important innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom. The International Data Corporation (IDC)’s Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide had revealed that between 2017 and 2019, the global spending on blockchain solutions jumped from $950 million to $2.7bn. Meanwhile, like all technology investments, spending on blockchain projects has also been affected by the COVID-19. Nevertheless, global spending on blockchain solutions still surged by…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has posited that the 14th World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) provides an opportunity for Nigeria and indeed other developing countries to accelerate digital transformation. Speaking at the annual event with the theme: “Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times’ Prof. Danbatta also noted that Nigeria must continue to leverage the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in digitally transforming the society and communities for the good of all. “The WTISD 2021 provides a unique opportunity for International Communication Union (ITU) members to continue in their…

In a bid to bring high-quality satellite internet connectivity to Nigerian communities where limited or no internet service is currently available, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has decided to grant Viasat Incorporated full operating licenses. The license, which is a full suite of operating licenses such as Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, VSAT license and three Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) licenses will allow Viasat to operate within the 28GHz Ka-band satellite frequency band. Speaking on the license granted to the company, Rick Baldridge, President and CEO of Viasat, said the company is proud to be working with the NCC…

The Telecom Consumer Complaints statistics for the first quarter of 2021 released by the  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), unsurprisingly indicates that out of the 3,019 total complaints lodged against service providers by telecom subscribers, MTN Nigeria got the highest complaints. The breakdown shows that 1,261 representing 51.8 per cent of the total complaints were lodged by MTN customers, 973 representing 32.2 per cent relate to Airtel subscribers, 549 (18.2 per cent) were accounted for by Globacom subscribers; 179 (5.9 per cent) by 9Mobile customers, while the remaining 52 complaints came from customers of other licensees. Meanwhile, the Commission has disclosed…

Ericsson ConsumerLab has highlighted five ways 5G network will impact smartphone users across the world.  The report – Five Ways to a Better 5G – is the result of the largest global 5G consumer study to date. Covering consumer sentiment and perception in 26 markets – including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK – the Ericsson ConsumerLab study methodology is representative of 1.3 billion smartphone users globally, including 220 million 5G subscribers. The five ways, according to the report are: Addressing the knowledge gap by educating and better marketing the value of 5G to consumers Ensuring consistent quality…

Data analyzed by Invezz.com, which utilises online analytics tool Ahrefs to establish which countries in the world are most interested in Ether has shown that Nigeria is in the 17th position among countries in the world, where its citizens are more interested in Cryptocurrency. This is even as the digital currency hit a record high of over $4,000 per Ether in May 2021, making Cryptocurrency more prominent more than ever before and one of the digital coins making the most noise is Ether. Highlights of the data indicate that there are an average of 42,900 online searches a month for Ether in Nigeria,…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has been commended for empowering women entrepreneurs and boosting security across Nigeria, leveraging telecommunications. The commendation came from both the Sarkin Bai of Bichi Emirate and District Head of Danbatta, Alhaji Isiyaku Wada Waziri at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with four other organisations including Zauren Tuntuba, a not-for-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum (DAF); Danbatta Reporters and Duniya Ba Hutu, in Danbatta community, Kano at the weekend. The event was the graduation ceremony of 10 female students from the Muslim Community…

Action in the augural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, got underway in Group B on Saturday, May 15, 2021, as Sterling Bank and Fidelity thrashed rivals, Union Bank, to take charge of proceedings in the group. Bank Wars is sponsored by the foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer, Samsung. The event –  hosted by the Tech Experience Centre, Africa’s cutting-edge technology and lifestyle hub located at Yudala Heights, 13 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos –  witnessed excitement on Saturday as participating banks battled hard for precious points. In the day’s opening match, Sterling…

Leader in imaging, Canon has sealed a partnership deal with Warri based Information and Technology Communications training institution, Rolof Computer Academy to build the capacity of photographers, students and unemployed interested in photography. The training, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at the Rolof Computer Academy situates on 110 Apala Street, Warri would serve as a foundation for continuous engagement with the photography community in Warri and environs. Commenting on the training, the Chairman of Rolof Computer Academy, Mr. Lucky Ofuafor, assured that the training would help give a clear differentiation between new cameras and refurbished, stressing that what…