The Independent National Electoral Commission’s plan to transmit election results electronically in 2023 is currently doubtful as the Federal Government has revealed that only 473 out of 774 local government areas in the country have Internet access. By implication, 301 local government areas have no Internet access, thus transmitting election results in those areas may…
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Published 13 May 2021
Information and communications technology and security experts have said that the deployment of 5G technology will not necessarily resolve national problems, especially the issue of insecurity in Nigeria.
The Federal Government recently revealed plans to deploy 5G technology, a move which was strengthened last week Wednesday when the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the usage of C-Band spectrum on Nigerian communications satellite for 5G services.
An ICT expert and Senior Partner of e86 Limited, OluGbenga Odeyemi, in an interview with our correspondent provided technical insights into the concept of 5G technology, which he believes will ultimately open the door for a more connected digital economy.