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5G mobile data is roughly 100 times faster than 3G and 10 times faster than 4G. Presently, 5G is even way cheaper than 4G LTE (its closest rival), but users must live in the right places for it to work effectively. Internet users who have plans to switch from fibre or 4G LTE to the superfast 5G can do so and end up saving money, but as already mentioned,...

The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) student registration portal is the only information gateway through which students, both new and returning can engage in any form of online registration with the institute, ranging from admission registration, updating of student profile, checking of admission status, to other information such as Course registration details, announcements, academic calendars, fee payment, accommodation and many more. It is important for newly admitted students and returning...

Television entertainment has evolved so much over the years in African countries, moving away from the monopoly of analog entertainment into the digital era. One of the companies championing this switch is StarTimes Entertainment Co with its Digital Satellite Decoder. The company, which is a Chinese electronics and media company, has a strong presence in Sub-Saharan Africa. They arrived on the continent in 2002 and currently cover more than...

Part of The Ghanaian government’s digitalization agenda includes the development of an online result-checking system through which candidates who participated in the entry exams for nursing and midwifery under the NMC can check their results. Intending enrollees who wrote the licensing examination can now sit in the comfort of their homes and offices to access their results, thanks to the digitalization agenda. All they need to do is purchase...

In recent times, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigerian has made it possible for business owners to register their businesses online. This new development by the commission eliminates the stress of going to the CAC offices, and at the same time, it cuts down on the cost of registration. Needless to say that this made things a bit easier for businessmen in Nigeria who can now sit in...

WAEC result checker is a platform provided by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), a body tasked with the conduction, coordination, and supervision of O' level certificate examination in 5 West African countries - Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leona, Liberia, and The Gambia. The result checker is utilized by candidates who registered and sat for WAEC examinations across the listed countries to check their result status. Procedures For Checking WAEC Results Two methods can...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has remained one examination board that has consistently conducted Certificate Examinations for five Anglophonic countries in West Africa. In Nigeria, as well as in the remaining four Anglophonic countries where this examination council operates, the body is also responsible for conducting what is known as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), required before gaining admission into universities in these West African...

When students graduate from any of the Nigerian universities, it is usually something worth celebrating, but the icing on the cake is joining the National Youth Service Corps scheme to serve your fatherland for one year. Mobilization for the NYSC scheme is of great importance to the future career of every Nigerian graduate both home and abroad, thus, every intending corps member needs to understand the rudiments of the...

Safaricom is Kenya’s leading mobile network, thanks to the media outfit’s innovative products and services that have been ingrained into the country’s telecommunication industry. Over the years, people who favor the network have attested to the efficacy of the Safaricom Selfcare service which gives users the freedom to manage their accounts online, as well as boost accessibility. For this write-up, we are going to explain the steps involved in...

In Nigeria, it is a known fact that every graduate is mandated by law to engage in the one-year compulsory National Youth Service Corps exercise in the country. Notwithstanding, graduates who have attained the age of 30 and above are exempted from participating in the national exercise and are required to obtain an official exemption letter or certificate from the scheme, indicating that they have exceeded the age requirement...

The array of car brands found in South Africa are not just beautiful but are as powerful as imported vehicles. If they were not quality cars, automobile companies in South Africa would earn billions of Rands from exporting vehicles worldwide or invest billions in innovating more car models. More so, these South African car brands are loved because they are affordable as purchasing a vehicle within the country cuts...

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) which was launched in 2007 has been mandated to carry out several identity management programs in the country. However, a major task they have been working on for a couple of years now is the NIMC Tracking ID and since 2012, there has been ongoing mass registration of both citizens and legal residents in Nigeria to get their NIN. Although there is still...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is Nigeria's entrance examination board for tertiary institutions. The board is known for conducting examinations for prospective undergraduates into Nigerian universities. JAMB is also charged with the responsibility of administering similar examinations for applicants to Nigerian public and private monotechnics, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Every year, JAMB conducts a test that determines if a student will be admitted into a higher...

South African communication service provider Cell C is known for its relentless efforts to ensure that its customers have the best experience using its services. The company has been continuously launching new models of operations, and like other telecommunication companies, they have also introduced a string of USSD codes to ensure easy access to their services. A Comprehensive List Of All Cell C USSD Codes & Their Uses Even though one...

The National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) is Nigeria’s identification management agency. It was established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to spearhead the registration of citizens, assign a unique identification number - National Identification Number (NIN), and issue identification cards that will be used by persons for various official purposes. It was established to consolidate the database of Nigerians so that the statistics can be used for...

There are many 9mobile tariff plans customers can select from, whether you are a heavy data user or someone who needs a good plan for data. These plans come for both prepaid and postpaid subscribers, although the conditions are different for the two-division of subscribers. Apart from boasting abundant tariff plans on the network, 9mobile makes it very easy for subscribers to migrate from one plan to the other...

In the bid to ensure continuous teaching and learning while schools are shut down following the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghana's Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Ghana Education Service (GES), introduced virtual learning platforms. These are televised (Ghana Learning TV) and online (icampus) programs. The foregoing, along with a radio program, are designed to provide students with the opportunity to continue studying core subjects – mathematics, English, science, and social...

Understanding how to go about your FRSC plate number verification is very important if you are a car owner in Nigeria. For the record, without a registered plate number, it is illegal to drive on Nigerian roads and the Federal Road Safety Corps won't be easy on you if you are caught in the act. Therefore, registering your plate number in Nigeria is of utmost importance. However, if the proper...

Everything about the NIMC enrolment has been made easy for applicants to access and checking your details can be achieved in different ways. Your NIN can either be collected from the center where you enrolled or you can request transfers to a more convenient spot. Alternatively, people have been leveraging the USSD code to access their NIN and you can do the same. Just dial *346# and follow the...

In 2007, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC, charged with the responsibility of creating a national identity database for Nigerians both home-based and those in the diaspora). Consequently, the new Nigerian National ID was launched on the 28th of August 2014, and every individual is expected to enroll by visiting the NIMC website. Applicants who go through pre-enrolment can print out their summary...

The debate will always continue on what is the best mobile network provider in Nigeria. While that will go on without an end, it is undeniable that 9mobile is one of the most used networks having evolved from what used to be known as Etisalat Nigeria. Years later and as a result of cardless loading of mobile phones, there are many who still have problems on how to load...

Telecommunication providers are quite acquainted with the challenges that come with their line of business, especially when it has to do with network or data issues. A good number of these companies, including the very popular Airtel, have customer care units that operate round the clock. The services of the customer care units can be accessed online or at their offices and retail shops. More so, Airtel provides its...

Bharti Airtel International B.V., which is doing business under the name Airtel Africa, is actually a holding company as well as a subsidiary of the popular Indian telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel. Over the years, Airtel Africa has been able to provide telecommunication services to over 10 African countries including Nigeria. The company is also notable for its ability to evolve with the kind of tariff plans it offers. They have...

Have you recently joined the growing list of more than 54 million people who use the Globacom network? Want to know how to load a Glo recharge card? You will need to know a ton of information as the newest member of one of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom companies. This article will cover a significant part of them, especially those related to airtime, a necessity for mobile phone users. Here,...

In Nigeria, there are four major telecommunications networks and one of them is Globacom (popularly known as Glo). This network is known for basically two things - its cheap data rates and the fact that it is the only telecommunication provider that is owned by a Nigerian. But regardless of all these things that make Globacom great, the network has issues that will affect their customers immensely. This is...