Category: ICT

Nokia Makes History With World’s First Immersive Voice Call

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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

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. 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

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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

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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

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▪️ 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

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“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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Major Internet Blackout Rocks West Africa

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You have been experiencing a glitch to browse key websites in Nigeria, Ghana, others? Here is the reason! Bayobab Group has said that connectivity disruptions currently faced in parts of West Africa, including Nigeria, were due to undersea cable damage, Platforms can report. The undersea cable affected the internet connectivity of major Mobile Network Operators in Nigeria and neigbouring West African countries. A statement by Bayobab Group acknowledged the ongoing disruptions affecting connectivity services in several West African countries, due to breaks in multiple major undersea cables. “Recognising the critical…

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Effective Risk Management Essential In Telecoms Industry -Maida

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Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has said effective risk management is paramount to advancement in the telecoms industry. He said effective risk management became essential as a necessary tool to navigate an era marked by rapid technological advancements. Maida stated this in his opening remarks at a two-day Telecoms Industry Risk Management Conference, held on 20 and 21 February at Ikeja, Lagos. The conference had the theme “Evolution And Future Risk Management In the Telecoms Industry: Harnessing Emerging Technologies And Trends”. It brought together various stakeholders, including risk…

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NCC Boss, Maida Promises Transparency In Telecom Regulation

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator, saying it will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable, and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in Abuja recently while briefing the minister on his activities, vision, and strategy since the assumption of office in October 2023. “Transparency is key. It is by transparency…

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