Category: ICT

Hard Time: Nigerians Cut-down Spending On Data, Phone Calls, Down Telecoms Outlook

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ Report highlights key Telecoms areas hard hit by economic situation, blames harsh government policies as MTN, Glo, others count losses   The Information and Communications Technology, ICT, the sector has shown great stability in recent years, holding off bad economic conditions, to contribute handsomely to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP. However, the sector, buoyed by the huge contribution of the telecommunications sub-sector is beginning to show weak signals which industry operators are not comfortable with. The weak signals, ranging from surprising dips in the revenue of sector players,…

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The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities, By Ghassan Azzi

ADEOLA YUSUF

Whilst technological breakthroughs and the adoption of digital technologies have brought a new era of progress, it can sometimes be hard for the untrained eye to recognise cutting-edge innovations in every-day life. However, smart cities are a key field where new technologies, such as smart video, directly and visibly, raise living standards. Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of local authority services. For example, advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have enabled connected public…

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‘Suicide Or Not?’ Reactions Trails e-Commerce Giant, Konga’s ex-CEO Death

ADEOLA YUSUF

. “He was reported to have called his US-based brother and daughter from other marriage on how his wealth should be shared” ‘Last hour of Nick Imudia   This is the sad tale of how Nick Imudia, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, died. Unconfirmed report making the rounds alleged that Imudia committed suicide in his home. Platforms Africa can not confirm this. Here is one of the reports that has gone viral on how the Konga ex-CEO died. “Nick, who was until…

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Nokia Makes History With World’s First Immersive Voice Call

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, Pekka Lundmark has made a phone call using a new technology called “immersive audio and video” that improves the quality of a call with three-dimensional sound, making interactions more lifelike. The Finnish smartphone maker announced this development in a statement obtained from its website on Tuesday. READ ALSO: ‘Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops To 1.25mbpd,’ OPEC Contradicts NNPC’s May Figure ‘No Way,’ Gov Soludo Kicks Against LG Autonomy Sexual Harassment: Minister Reports Perm Sec To Head Of Service The call was made with Finland’s Ambassador…

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McEnies Boss, Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Advocates National AI Strategy For Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Celebrates Oxford Varsity AI Skills’ Acquisition, IMC Fellowship   Group Chief Executive Officer of McEnies Global Communications, Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, has advocated a national strategy for Nigeria on artificial intelligence. Olaosebikan, who said this when she hosted a media engagement on Thursday, also shed light on her latest artificial intelligence skill and knowledge acquisition. The feats, according to the trained intergrated marketing communication stategist, were achieved at both Said Business School, the University of Oxford, and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC). A statement sent to Platforms Africa also…

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NCC Suspends Issuance of Virtual Operators License, Two Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

The interim suspension of new license issuing to operators in three categories has been issued by the Nigerian Communication Commission. Licences for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, Interconnect Exchangers, and Value-Added Service Aggregators are the categories. A virtual operator is a business that uses the network of a licensed mobile operator to offer mobile services under its own brand name even if it does not possess a license to use mobile spectrum. There are at least 25 operators at the moment. A network feature known as the Interconnect Exchange License makes…

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What Is ‘Safest’ Age To Give Your Kid A Phone? Here’s Bill Gates’ Answer

ADEOLA YUSUF

Bill Gates sure is strict on how his children use the very technology he helped bring to the masses. In a recent interview with the Mirror, the tech mogul said his children were not allowed to own their own cellphone until the age of 14. “We often set a time after which there is no screen time, and in their case that helps them get to sleep at a reasonable hour,” he said. Gates added that the children are not allowed to have cellphones at the table, but are allowed…

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20 Times Faster Than 5G, Japan Unveils World’s First 6G Device

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu: What you need to know about the four firms that formed a consortium for the project   A group of Japanese telecommunication firms have developed a high-speed 6G wireless gadget that can carry data at up to 20 times the speed of 5G. The device can transmit data at 100 gigabits per second (Gbps), at distances up to 330 feet (100 meters). Four firms, namely DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu, formed a consortium for the project. Since 2021, these companies…

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SIM Boxing, And The Unboxing of a Crime Syndicate, By Bala Bakori

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Have you ever received an international call but saw a local phone number ring in? That is SIM Boxing in action. Let me explain”   Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with a conundrum: “think outside the box;” then there is the “Pandora’s box” that no…

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