Smartcity Project: Lagos installs Over 3,000km Fibre Optic Cable
Lagos State Government said it has installed a 3,000 kilometre of Fibre Metro Network connection within the year 2020 across the state as part of the comprehensive Smart City Programme aimed at providing a 24-hour driven economy. Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, in the company of Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovative and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, disclosed this on Tuesday, during the 2021 ministerial press briefing to commemorate the second
The Nigerian Telecommunication Sector - Challenges and Cautious Optimism
Background of the Telecom Sector The Nigerian telecommunication sector is the largest segment of the Information and Communication sector. Nigeria has one of the largest telecom markets in Africa. The Nigerian Telecommunication sector has evolved over the years to an oligopolistic market structure (a small number of firms have the majority of market share). The sector includes a strong multinational presence. The leading players are MTN, a South African based multinational co
