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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.
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Published 5 May 2021
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited for the use of C-Band spectrum of the Nigerian communications satellite for 5G services in Nigeria.
The C-Band spectrum is expected to play a critical role in helping the nation achieve enhanced broadband and ultra-reliable latency communication.
Chairman, Board of Commissioners, at NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande, said at the event in recent times, several administrations had begun to license spectrum for commercial deployment of 5G.
He said, “Today, 5G services have already been deployed in United States of America, South Korea, and many more countries.
Nigeria Finalising Preparations For 5G Deployment
NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta
BEVERLY HILLS, May 05, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has announced plans to proceed with arrangements for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) Technology in the telecommunications industry.
The government allayed fears and concerns on health and security implications over the deployment of 5G, asserting that Nigeria could not afford to be left behind.
It added the resources and revenues to be earned from the deployment were so huge they could not be ignored.
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, announced these at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NCC and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja.
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited for the use of C-Band spectrum of the Nigerian communications satellite for 5G services in Nigeria.
The C-Band spectrum is expected to play a critical role in helping the nation achieve enhanced broadband and ultra-reliable latency communication.
Chairman, Board of Commissioners, at NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande, said at the event in recent times, several administrations had begun to license spectrum for commercial deployment of 5G.
He said, “Today, 5G services have already been deployed in United States of America, South Korea, and many more countries.