Articles by Paul Adepoju

Articles by Paul Adepoju, Page 91

Tue, November 27th, 07:35 · Paul Adepoju

Bharti Airtel recommits to making telecom affordable in Africa after receiving award

Telecommunications company Bharti Airtel will not stand still after winning the Best Cost Efficiency Initiative Award with network solutions business ZTE Corporation at AfricaCom 2012. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 09:56 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian undersold spectrum highlighted by UK set to fetch US$2billion

The UK Government is expected to make US$2 billion from the sale of 4G mobile spectrum, vastly more than the alleged US$17 million made by Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 07:40 · Paul Adepoju

LTA suspension to cost 5,000 jobs say LoneStar Cell/MTN

A three day suspension of services delivered by LoneStar Cell/MTN in Liberia will cost 5,000 jobs, according to the mobile operator. → Read more
Fri, November 23rd, 11:52 · Paul Adepoju

State government in Nigeria sacks staff over Facebook comment, opposition reacts

An opposition party in Nigeria has slammed the sacking of an employee of the Bauchi state government for a comment he made on Facebook. → Read more
Fri, November 23rd, 10:11 · Paul Adepoju

Teledom Group believe ‘smart classrooms’ are key to Nigeria becoming a digital economy

An education technology company has called on the Nigerian Government to revolutionise education by installing more information and communications technology (ICT) in the classroom. → Read more
Fri, November 23rd, 07:59 · Paul Adepoju

Cameroonian pot maker jailed and fined more than US$1.33 million after stealing cables belonging to CAMTEL

A cooking pot maker will spend 12 years in prison and be liable for 18 years of payments after being found guilty of unearthing and misappropriating 1.2km of optical fibre cable worth FCFA 74 million (US$1.29 million). → Read more
Fri, November 23rd, 07:27 · Paul Adepoju

Telecoms in Nigeria to hold forum next month

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) will address the various challenges the industry and their subscribers are contending with at a December conference. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd, 15:07 · Paul Adepoju

Ghana’s leading banks connect to allow more convenient ATM use

An inter-bank switching and processing system enabling Ghana’s banks to network their ATMs has been launched. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd, 13:31 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian telecoms join forces to protest against government’s multiple taxation

Nigerian operators have threatened to raise charges on calls made in regions where state governments are imposing multiple taxes on their operations. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd, 11:06 · Paul Adepoju

Globacom Nigeria launches Glo Bolt Modem with new subscription sharing features

Telecommunications giant Globacom has revealed its latest modem, which allows users to share their subscriptions or give them as gifts. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd, 07:07 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat Nigeria says its inclusions in the NCC’s blanket ban on promotions and lotteries is

Telecommunication company Etisalat Nigeria has claimed it should be exempt from the Nigerian National Communications Commission’s (NCC) blanket ban on promotions and lotteries by operators. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nokia launches Lumia series in Lagos, but offers it exclusively on MTN Nigeria

Nokia has launched its latest mobiles, the Windows Phone 8 enabled Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820, in Lagos. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 15:11 · Paul Adepoju

LTA threatens more sanctions against LoneStar Cell/MTN, while the operator cries foul

The face-off between the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and major telecoms company LoneStar Cell/MTN has escalated with the regulator threatening further action and the operator alleging foul play. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 14:34 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian standards organisation partners Korean agency on quality assurance

As part of the steps it is taking to achieve zero tolerance for substandard products in the Nigerian market, the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has partnered with the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS). → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 13:45 · Paul Adepoju

Ghana promotes ICT education with computer distribution

The Ghanaian government is to add information and communication technology (ICT) to its schools’ curriculum by making computers and other gadgets available to students. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 12:49 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel introduces world’s first free intercontinental roaming service

Bharti Airtel has announced the introduction of the world's first free intercontinental incoming roaming service, adding India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the company’s One Network services previously exclusively offered to subscribers in Africa. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 09:54 · Paul Adepoju

DR Congo partner with Chinese firms for satellite launch

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has partnered with China Aerospace and Technology Corporation (CASC) and China Telecom to provide communication satellite delivery, becoming the second African country to sign a satellite delivery contract with the superpower. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 09:34 · Paul Adepoju

Gamcel supports sports association with cash donation

Kombo Kerewan Sports Development Association (KKSDA) in Gambia has received a donation of D36,000 (US$1,240) from Gambia’s national mobile telecommunication company, Gamcel. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 14:24 · Paul Adepoju

Students to get community ICT centre In Ghana

The building work has begun on an information and technology centre for students in Oyibi, Greater Accra, and its neighbouring communities, as part of a special initiative aimed at bringing ICT to Ghanaians irrespective of their economic situation or place of abode. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 08:39 · Paul Adepoju

Liberia Telecommunications Authority suspends Lonestar Cell/MTN operating licenses

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has suspended the operating license it issued to Lonestar Cell/MTN, saying it needed to send a strong message that the regulator will not take lightly any company that does not play by the rules. → Read more