http://www.webremixed.info/ Aggregation of tags: internet Webremixer http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200560.html As a result of the conflicting report surrounding the faulty Nigerian communication satellite, the Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre, has summoned a meeting of top shots in the ministry to chart a way forward. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:10:53 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200560.html 2008-11-20T11:10:53Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200485.html The flagship communications satellite (NigComSat1) of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) was launched with fanfare amid an outburst of national pride on Sunday, May 13, 2007 (5:01pm local time). The craft was built by the Great Wall Industry of the People's Republic of China and was sent into orbit from the Xichiang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province to showcase the burgeoning trade and economic cooperation between China and Africa. Touted to be the first of its kind in all of Africa, the project was expected to provide broadband Internet and communications services to the public and private sectors and give fillip to the nation's growing profile as the technological hub of Africa and an emerging serious player in the global Information Technology (IT) league. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:24 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200485.html 2008-11-20T10:53:24Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200479.html As Nigeria awaits arrival of the President of the Chinese China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), Mr. Wang Haibo, the company that manufactured and launched the Nigerian Satellite in orbit on Friday, it has been revealed that another $500 million contract awarded for the construction of NigComsat 2 and 3 is yet to take off. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:16 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200479.html 2008-11-20T10:53:16Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200346.html Etisalat, the new entrant into the telecommunications business in the country, has initiated discussion rounds with the Local Organising Committee of the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup that Nigeria will be hosting. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:16:44 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200346.html 2008-11-20T10:16:44Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200243.html VOX Telecom, the AltX-listed telecoms service provider, yesterday became the first company to announce it was laying charges of theft against failed brokerage Dealstream and its directors after Vox had to write off R60,8m in related losses. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:38:17 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200243.html 2008-11-20T09:38:17Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200217.html I had the opportunity to speak at the Bookmarks breakfast workshop at the invitation of the South African Online Publishers Association (OPA) last week both in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:22:20 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200217.html 2008-11-20T09:22:20Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200207.html The global renowned IT body, Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) has extended to December 31, the grandfathering provision for bagging the Certified Governance Of Enterprise IT programme (CGEIT). Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:19:19 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200207.html 2008-11-20T09:19:19Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200157.html Northern Malanje province will host for November 19 to 21 the 16th annual consultative council of the local telecommunications company dubbed Angola Telecom, which assess the activities carried out and analyse the evolution of human recourses and projects of restructuring staves of the firm. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:02:04 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200157.html 2008-11-20T09:02:04Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200153.html ZAMTEL has lifted suspensions slapped on 68 workers who were suspected to have masterminded a three-week strike. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:01:50 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200153.html 2008-11-20T09:01:50Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200042.html Despite official admission that the country has actually lost its multi-million dollar satellite, the Federal Government is yet to file insurance claims to underwriters of the in-orbit risks. Nigcomsat was insured for its full value of $256m or N40billion. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:08:36 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200042.html 2008-11-20T08:08:36Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200039.html Infosys Technologies, developers of software solutions for world banking applications has launched the latest banking software for next generation solution for West African Banks. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:08:32 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200039.html 2008-11-20T08:08:32Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200027.html MTN has sent a team of engineers to China to assess cellphone handsets that can retail for about $10, which it believes is crucial if cellular services are to spread throughout Africa. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:59:21 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200027.html 2008-11-20T07:59:21Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200020.html AFRICA Online, a member of Telcom South Africa Group, has developed a technology to safeguard private and confidential data sent over the Internet, Joseph Barungi, the regional manager, has said. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:59:02 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200020.html 2008-11-20T07:59:02Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811191022.html The Government of the People's Republic of China has turned over to the Liberian Government, newly renovated and expanded facilities of the Liberia Broadcasting System. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:10:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811191022.html 2008-11-19T22:10:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190976.html The broken down N24 billion ($200million) NigComSat - 1 flown into orbit about a year ago by China Great Wall Industry Incorporation (CGWIC) is irreparably damaged and has been safely de-orbited to its eternal resting place in the heavens, Managing Director (MD) of NigComSat - 1 Ltd, Prof. Ahmed Rufai has confirmed. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:14:30 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190976.html 2008-11-19T20:14:30Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190866.html At first, the general question was why would Ericsson, world renowned telecom equipment and other related services provision company delve into sports, and least of all, Ocean Race? Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:09 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190866.html 2008-11-19T17:41:09Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190863.html The former President of Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN) Chris Uwaje, is a man the mention of his name evokes deep feelings of academic and professional pursuit in the IT sector. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:06 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190863.html 2008-11-19T17:41:06Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190859.html The current monopoly in the provision of Internet Access services to MDAs by the Galaxy Backbone has been faulted by the National Council of the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190859.html 2008-11-19T17:41:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190848.html MOTOROLA is one of the world's leading equipment vendors. The company's operation in decades. In this interview with Raphael Udeagu, Motorola Nigeria managing director and country manager, held in Sun City, South Africa during the 2008 MOTO4AFRICA Show, he outlines his vision, the company's next moves and relationship with government. Excerpts. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:28:08 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190848.html 2008-11-19T17:28:08Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190834.html Executive Vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, has said that wide consultations among the key stakeholders in the industry, are one of the critical success factors in the Nigerian telecom industry. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:07:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190834.html 2008-11-19T17:07:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190814.html It is almost certain that Nigeria's communication satellite, NigComSat-1, built at a cost of N40 billion with a life expectancy of 15 years, has been lost forever. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:20:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190814.html 2008-11-19T16:20:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190799.html Managing director of NigComSat, Mr Ahmed Rufai, yesterday confirmed to the House that the failure of the N40 billion project is not a loss to Nigeria as it was insured 100 per cent even as he disclosed that NigComSat-1, which was acquired with a loan of 200million dollars from China Exim Bank, cannot be recovered. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:19:34 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190799.html 2008-11-19T16:19:34Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190748.html IT has now been confirmed that the disintegrating N29.95 billion ($256 million) NigComSat - 1 flown into orbit about a year ago by China Great Wall Industry Incorporation (CGWIC) is irreparably damaged and has been safely de-orbited to its eternal resting place in the heavens. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:40 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190748.html 2008-11-19T15:00:40Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190675.html CONSOLIDATION among cellular network operators in Africa will be so intense that no more than three to five will survive, predicts Zain Africa's CEO Chris Gabriel. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:05 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190675.html 2008-11-19T14:26:05Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190618.html In a bid to upgrade, standardise and inculcate computer knowledge to pupils of the municipality, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has donated about 10 pieces of computer sets to Nyanya Phase I Primary School. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:47:52 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190618.html 2008-11-19T13:47:52Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190611.html TELKOM will need at least two to three years after shedding its Vodacom stake to rebuild its financial figures to anything like investors are used to, CEO Reuben September believes. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:40:59 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190611.html 2008-11-19T13:40:59Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190582.html COMPETITIVE pressure is forcing MTN to eliminate roaming fees for users travelling between different countries, in a move that could noticeably dent its profit . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:26:44 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190582.html 2008-11-19T13:26:44Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190578.html INTERPOL is looking to popular internet social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook and YouTube to help catch 15000 fugitives - from war criminals to sex offenders and fraudsters. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:26:40 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190578.html 2008-11-19T13:26:40Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190491.html The new entrant into the telecommunication business in Nigeria, Etisalat has promised to partner with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup to enhan-ce the success of the soccer fies-ta next year. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:49 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190491.html 2008-11-19T12:03:49Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190440.html The leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has signed an agreement for the provision of wide Area Network(WAN) solutions to support 21 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branches across the country. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:41:15 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190440.html 2008-11-19T11:41:15Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190292.html The Federal Government has packaged a new document, the National Information Technology Education Framework (NITEF) for the structuring and regulation of the formal and non-formal educational institutions of Information Technology in Nigeria. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:20 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190292.html 2008-11-19T10:50:20Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190289.html Indications have emerged that the Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (NITEL) may not get a core investor in February 2009 after all. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:17 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190289.html 2008-11-19T10:50:17Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190228.html As reactions continue to trail the presidential elections in the United States of America, Nigeria has been urged to begin to educate citizens on the need to adopt the electronic voting method. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:20:02 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190228.html 2008-11-19T10:20:02Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190150.html Nigeria's pioneer NigComsat 1-satellite, launched into space with fanfare last year, has been damaged beyond repairs and "has now been manoeuvred to the parking orbit and cannot be recovered for use again," managing director of Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NCSL) Alhaji Ahmed Rufa'i said in Abuja yesterday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:34:53 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190150.html 2008-11-19T09:34:53Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190094.html Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) shareholdings conceded to workers of NigComSat, Investment International London Limited (IILL) and NITEL from the government's share of 49 per cent may alter the plan to privatise the first national carrier. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190094.html 2008-11-19T07:53:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190008.html The management of NigComSat Limited has appealed to the House of Representatives Commi-ttee on Science and Technology to prevail on the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to approve the utilisation of $500 million (N59 billion) concessionary loan for the construction of NigComSat 2 and 3 advanced series. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:19 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190008.html 2008-11-19T05:55:19Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181198.html Concord Times managing director has told a press briefing yesterday that celebrated Nigerian film star Stephanie Okereke would grace this year's Miss University as special guest of the event. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:55:10 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181198.html 2008-11-18T22:55:10Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180982.html Telecom subscribers in the country are jittering over the news of planned hike in telecom tariff by the telecom operating companies, thus blaming the situation on government and its agencies who erroneously think they could get their slice from telecom money. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:20:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180982.html 2008-11-18T17:20:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180979.html Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ernest Ndukwe, said last week in Lagos that Nigeria was set to achieve a 100 per cent teledensity by 2020. This will represent over 50 per cent from the current level of about 45 per cent. There are currently about 60 phone lines serving 140 million people. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:20:52 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180979.html 2008-11-18T17:20:52Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180972.html The $311 million (about 32 billion) that Nigeria spent in launching the country's communication satellite two years ago may have gone into the drains. At the time of going to press, there were no sure indications that the satellite, which has been reported 'missing' in orbit was recoverable. Both the management of NigComSat and the Chinese agency that launched the communication satellite on May 14, 2007 have admitted that the satellite has failed, even though their separate admissions are couched differently.. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:20:50 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180972.html 2008-11-18T17:20:50Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180893.html There was palpable fear of a likely increase in call rates by telecommunications subscribers across nets any moment from now as the Association Of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) yesterday in Lagos said that its members can no longer continue to carry the burden of payment of indiscriminate charges and unsubstantiated levies and rates by ministries and local government authorities including those organised community miscreants and extortionists. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:18:53 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180893.html 2008-11-18T16:18:53Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180580.html According to Millicom, Rwanda will become the company's 8th country of operation in Africa. Millicom already operates in DRC and Tanzania giving potential to create synergies between the three businesses over time. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:50:14 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180580.html 2008-11-18T11:50:14Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180577.html On November 14, President Paul Kagame received the "Committed to Connecting the World Award at this year's International Telecommunication Union Council (High-Level Segment). Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:50:11 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180577.html 2008-11-18T11:50:11Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180271.html Nigeria's second national carrier, Globacom, has emphasised its readiness to launch its international submarine cable, Glo 1, touted as the solution to Nigeria and West Africa's bandwidth requirements, in March 2009. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:41:59 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180271.html 2008-11-18T09:41:59Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180175.html President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has set his eyes on some noble heights. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:40:44 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180175.html 2008-11-18T08:40:44Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180128.html TELKOM's operating profit fell 9,3% in the first half to September, showing the financial imperative for the company to restructure and reposition itself. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:05:48 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180128.html 2008-11-18T08:05:48Z