25 July 2024

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has partnered with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to provide uplink services on the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This three-month collaboration will help improve the quality and reach of broadcasting services for BON members nationwide.

This aligns with the objectives of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, led by minister Bosun Tijani. NIGCOMSAT will utilise its advanced satellite technology to support and enhance the capabilities of BON and its affiliated organisations.

03 July 2024

Majdi Atout, senior consultant, APPLIOT

Businesses worldwide are looking to the future. They are modernizing, becoming more efficient and automating a large portion of their operations. Industry 4.0 is beginning to permeate industry on a global scale, bringing forth smart factories and other innovation that can be leveraged to increase production and profit.

An important part of this transition is the Internet of Things or IoT. IoT is a network of connected devices and the technology that enables communication between those devices and the cloud, where the data is stored. Across Africa, IoT is gaining traction and overall, the sector is set to experience significant growth. Statista forecasts that the IoT market in Africa will reach US$25.76 billion in 2024. That is staggering growth and demand is coming from many sectors. IoT knows no bounds, because it can be applied anywhere to anything, enabling monitoring of limitless things – there are so many applications we are not even aware of at this time.