Unique features of the internet

The internet is built around four fundamental services namely: Mail service, Telnet (Telecommunications network), FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and Client/server facility.

     

      Mail service: The introduction of mail service on the internet is one service that made the internet popular. One of the commonest thing that bring people online is checking of mails. Internet mail service has over shadowed the conventional posting of letters which can take days to arrive its destination. With internet mail service, message is sent from one email address to another with arrival at the destination email almost instantly.

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      Telnet: A short representation for Telecommunications network. It allows one to create a terminal session with a remote computer. Using Telnet, one can login to a remote host computer at the other end of the world. One can access the computer the conventional way whenever a connection is established. However, login details of the remote computer must be made available and this automatically makes one the administrator to the remote computer at that end. Telnet also allows two programs to work hand  in hand by exchanging data over the internet.

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      FTP: It stands for File Transfer Protocol. It enables transfer of files from one computer to another. FTP makes it possible to transfer file from a  remote host to your computer, transfer files from your computer to a remote host computer or transfer files from one remote host to another. Technically, these three processes are referred to as downloading, uploading and file copying.

      Client/server facility: whenever two or more computers want to access the internet at the same time, they can be connected using the client/server system of networking. The server connects directly to the internet and send packets to other computers that are referred to as clients. The computers in this network set up are also able to share network resources like files, printers e.t.c.

      

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High cost of running threatens telecoms business in Nigeria

Why would telecommunications services both voice and data services not be expensive in Nigeria when compared with other parts of the world? When the cost of maintaining a mast or BTS is so alarming.
It is currently on record that the telecommunications operators in Nigeria, MTN, Airtel, Globacom, Etisalat have Base Transceiver Stations(BTS) amounting to 60,000 respectively nationwide. These BTSs are solely powered by generator sets. This means each Global System Mobile operator have at least 60,000 generators each. Can you beat that? Those who adjudged Nigeria as the most expensive country to do business are very correct. This is why voice and data services tariff are still on the high side in Nigeria when compared with what is obtainable in advanced countries. No thanks to Gencos and Discos for their inability to provide uninterrupted electricity supply.
The CDMA operators are also not left out in this plight. Multilinks, Helios Towers and IHS communications have 19,000 BTS respectively nationwide. These are definitely being powered by 19,000 generators for real. It is better imagined what these telecommunications companies go through to fuel these mast 24/7, 365 days. Kudos to those telecommunications operators still thriving despite this situation.

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Discouraging unsolicited calls and text messages from telecoms operators

It has become worrisome the rate, way and manner at which unsolicited text messages are sent by telecoms operators in the country. Even at the dead end of the night, one cannot have his or her peace. In the middle of a sleep, a text message or call wakes you up only to discover that it is unsolicited as usual. This unsolicited disturbance sometimes robs you of your sleep for the rest of the night. Pathetic!

The contents of some of these unsolicited SMSes can be so annoying and irrelevant to you sometimes while other times it contains useful and up building information ranging from health, sports education, politics, romance, mutual benefit, promotions, bonuses, telecoms e.t.c. As for unsolicited calls, immediately it enters most people just hang up the phone.

A very disheartening aspect of this unsolicited text messages is the ability to use it to lure or scam unsuspecting innocent subscribers. Yes, unsolicited SMSes can be used to lure subscribers to opt-in for a service of which they continually deduct money daily or each time recharges are made. A very good example of this was sent to the mobile number 08099676006 and goes thus: 08099676006 , we have SMARTPHONES to give right now! Reply with OK to claim it. An ok to this message will automatically activate you for a service of which money will always be deducted on subsequent recharges made.

Also, unsolicited SMSes can be sent to scam subscribers. For instance, receiving a text message inviting you for a job interview or a congratulatory message indicating that you have won 1million naira from a lottery. A very good one going round recently is receiving a message notifying you that your ATM card has been deactivated, call a certain number for help. Subscribers who play along with such messages end up getting scammed

To stop this menace of unsolicited text messages, the Nigeria Communications Commision (NCC) had to intervene. Recently, it gave a directive to protect the right of the subscribers from unsolicited text messages. Subscribers now have the right to permit or bar any unsolicited SMSes from entering their mobile phones. This became possible when the NCC unveiled the ‘DO NOT DISTURB’ facility. All telecoms operators in the country are required to comply with this directive with immediate effect and activate this service on their platform. Subscribers can opt-in for this service irrespective of their network by sending ‘STOP’ to 2442.


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Some areas are just being cheated in electricity supply

Despite the epileptic supply of electricity in the country, it might interest you to know that some areas still enjoy uninterrupted power supply that you wonder if these areas are still part of the country.About two-third areas of country suffer abject blackout with no hope of ever getting constant supply of electricity.

To mention but a few of these New york like areas are New Bussa in Niger state. Osogbo in Osun state, Agbara in Ogun state, Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi state Ijede in Lagos state, Aluu in Rivers state while areas like Ibadan, Ekiti, Aba, Choba, Warri, Surulere, Badagry and many more are in darkness. Infact the list is endless.

The irony of it all is that some of these areas in darkness are directly opposite or adjacent these areas with steady supply of electricity that you wonder again what is preventing the light from getting to them. Take for instance, Aluu and Choba towns in Rivers state are  directly opposite each other. Aluu enjoys steady electricity while Choba is in complete darkness. Similarly, Agbara and Badagry are adjacent each other but Agbara enjoys uninterrupted power supply while Badagry is in total blackout.

One peculair characteristic of these New york like areas is the presence of one electricity installation or the other to their advantage.

Osogbo for instance habors the GRID system. The GRID is a major power installation that connects all major generating stations and the load center. Osogbo enjoys steady supply of electricity as a result of this.

 Similarly, Kainji dam is situated in New Bussa. Kainji dam is the nation’s number one hydro-elecric generating station. New Bussa is the only town in Nigeria that enjoys electricity almost round the clock, courtesy Kainji dam.

Birnin Kebbi  has one the nation’s largest transimission stations. This stations is used to export power to countries like Niger Republic and others. Kebbi enjoys steady electricity as a result of this transimission station.

Also, Ijede in Ikorodu axis of Lagos state host the famous Egbin thermal station which contributes massively to the electricity requirement of the nation. Ijede enjoys stable electricity due to the presence of Egbin in its vinicity.

Agbara too has an injection station that caters for the industrial power needs of the area. This inturn benefits the Agbara town and environs. Electricity is remarkably stable at Agbara.

Read: AD75: Off-grid or ‘off-on’: Lack of access, unreliable electricity supply still plague majority of Africans

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Know the various Toyota brands

Did you know that Toyota has up to 32 brands of automobiles?
Let us see:

1. Toyota Tercel

2. Toyota Starlet

3. Toyota Crown

4. Toyota Camry

5, Toyota Corolla

6. Toyota Forerunner

7. Toyota Highlander

8.Toyota Prado Land cruiser

9. Toyota Matrix

10. Toyota Venza

11. Toyota FJ cruiser

12.Toyota Avensis

13. Toyota Dyna

14. Toyota Hilux

15. Toyota Carina

16. Toyota Celica

17. Toyota Rav 4

18. Toyota Lumina

19. Toyota Hiace

20, Toyota Previa

21. Toyota Space wagon

22. Toyota Sienna

23. Toyota Coasta

24. Toyota Sequoia

25. Toyota Avalon

26. Toyota Tachoma

27. Toyota Tundra

28. Toyota Yaris

29. Toyota Picnic

30. Toyota Avanza

31 Toyota Solara

32 Toyota Corona

Is there any other brand that you know? Please indicate.

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Codes for transfering money from mobile phone to any bank account

1.       First bank USSD code *894#

To transfer with First bank, dial *894*amount*Account number# and select destination bank to send money.

2. Wema Bank USSD Money Transfer Code

To do a quick funds transfer, dial *322*035*NUBAN*Amount#

3. Diamond Bank USSD Money Transfer Code *710#

For Diamond Bank Y’ello account holders, to make a fund Transfer to any bank Dial *710*777*Account Number*Amount*Pin#.

4. Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) USSD *737#

For GTB subscribers, just dial *737#, you would be provided with options of services

5. Fidelity Bank USSD Money Transfer Code *770#

By dialing *770#. You will be prompted to enter your NUBAN (Fidelity bank account number), select a 4-digit PIN for your account.

6. Ecobank USSD Money Transfer Code *326#

7. Zenith Bank USSD Money Transfer Code *966#

8. Unity Bank USSD Money Transfer Code

Simply dial *389*215# to get started

9. Skye Bank USSD Money Transfer Code

To use the service, simply dial *833# to get started.

10. United Bank for Africa (UBA) USSD Money Transfer Code

Simply dial *919# from your registered phone number to get started.

11. Sterling Bank USSD Money Transfer Code

Just dial *822# on the phone number linked to your sterling bank account

12. Unity Bank USSD Money Transfer Code

Simply dial *389*215# to get started

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These companies make ICT go round

The Information technology industry encompasses a broad spectrum of products and services that has made tremendous impact on the human race, thus, making the world a better place. Information technology has aided the development of a wide range of products and services that has revolutionize the world. Many of these products and services have become part and parcel of human existence that we wonder what would have become of the world today, were it not for information technology. The world is a global village today because of information technology. Just as the saying goes, "if you are not informed then you will be deformed". That means, the advent of information technology has averted an impending chronic deformity that the human race would have suffered if the likes of Abacus, Bill gates, Jon Ponstel, Steve Jobs e.t.c had not worked tirelessly to make information technology what it is today. Many human endeavors that would have taken years of rigorous work to achieve can be accomplished within a twinkle of an eye with the help of information technology.
The advent of information technology also presented opportunities for many companies to come into lime light. With these companies having the choice to tap into the various aspects of information technology such as software development, hardware production, telecommunications services, website development, management and coding e.t.c. The beautiful thing about these various aspects of information technology is that they are interwoven. The software needs the hardware to function and vice-versa. Also, the software and the hardware needs to communicate to give rise to products, services or functionality that benefits the end user.   
However, taking time out to identify with some these companies that have really really distinguished themselves in their self chosen aspects of information technology. For instance in the software development domain, companies like:
Microsoft
Apple
Oracle
Android from Google
Fire fox e.t.c  have really really distinguish themselves
In Hardware productions, companies like:
Dell
HP
Nokia
Samsung
LG
RIM
Toshiba
Lenovo
Itel
Huawei
Apple e.t.c have made good names for themselves.
Also, in Website development, management and coding, firms like:
Google
Facebook
Yahoo
Twitter
Bing e.t.c have built good reputation for themselves over the years
Likewise in telecomunications services, companies like:
Orange
MTN
Airtel
Etisalat
Areeba e.t.c have  carved out a niche for themselves.
In phone applications, companies like:
Whatapps
instagram etc are doing great

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