From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
A Nigerian researcher at the University of Southern Mississippi, Ilemona Atawodi, has teamed up with Geocent, a company that works with NASA, to improve wireless connections.
In a statement made available to media in Kaduna yesterday, Atawodi said the project is a development with significant implications for Nigeria, where reliable connectivity is crucial for the nation’s burgeoning tech sector and economic growth.
According to him, the research focused on testing different types of wireless technology to find the best options for various situations, from smart homes to large factories, providing valuable insights applicable to Nigeria’s technological advancements.
He explained that in Nigeria, as in the rest of the world, reliable wireless connections are becoming increasingly crucial.
“From mobile money transactions to the growth of tech hubs like Yaba in Lagos, dependable wireless infrastructure is essential for economic growth and innovation. This makes research like Atawodi’s particularly relevant to Nigeria’s development”.
Atawodi’s work with Geocent explored common wireless technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth (used in many wireless headphones), and Zigbee (often found in industrial equipment), examining how these technologies performed in diverse indoor and outdoor environments relevant to Nigeria’s urban and rural landscapes.
