Tag: NIGCOMSAT
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FG to launch 2 additional Satellites
The Federal Government on Monday said all is set to launch two additional Satellites by the Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this during a facilities tour and interaction with Management team of NIGCOMSAT in Abuja. The Newsmen reports that the satellites are: NigComSat-2 and…
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NCC awaits FG’s final decision to deploy 5G across Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission is awaiting the Federal Government’s final decision on the deployment of the 5th Generation (5G) mobile network. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), made this known at signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) on clearing of C-band for deployment…
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BREAKING: NCC signs MoU for deployment of 5G services across Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin the deployment of 5G services across Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports 5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology, which is an improvement of today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such…
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Beware of dangerous websites, NIGCOMSAT cautions internet users
The Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. has advised internet users to be cautious of the internet fraudsters because of the existence of some dangerous websites. Its Managing Director, Dr Abimbola Alale, gave the advice on Wednesday in a statement by Mr Adamu Idris, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, to commemorate the International Cybersecurity Awareness Month.…
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Reps set to unravel alleged massive fraud ongoing in NIGCOMSAT
While the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami was holding a virtual meeting with Chief Executive Officers under his Ministry, including with Dr. Abimbola Alale, the Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, members of the House of Representatives were setting in motion forensic probe of activities of the operators of the Nigerian Communications…
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Pantami inaugurates NIGCOMSAT board
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, on Friday inaugurated the Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) board of directors. Inaugurating the board at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, the minister urged them to work hard and not take their work lightly adding that they should be committed to their duties. He also encouraged…
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Nigeria to acquire critical satellite based augmentation system equipment
Adamu Idris, Head of Public Affairs Department at Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) has said the country would acquire critical Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) equipment under an agreement with a French company, Thales Alenia Space. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the NIGCOMSAT Head of Public Affairs Department disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, revealing…
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Inability to achieve 30% broadband penetration in Nigeria raises concern
Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) has expressed concern over inability to achieve its earlier intended 30 per cent broadband penetration to ease internet access in the country. Mr Muhammad Jiya, the satellite company’s Senior Manager in the Department of Innovation and Development, expressed the concern on Thursday in an interview in Abuja. It would be…
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ATCON, NIGCOMSAT partner on 30% broadband penetration target
The Association of Telecommunications Companies Of Nigeria (ATCON) says it is partnering the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) to facilitate the attainment of 30 per cent broadband target by December 2018. ATCON President, Mr Olusola Teniola, gave the indication while speaking at a Strategic Business Interactive Session on Wednesday in Lagos. Broadband penetration is presently…