Communication Networks In Nigeria or Elements

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Hello welcome to this blog Post on communication networks in Nigeria, or say communication elements in Nigeria with Thier functions.

The major communication networks in Nigeria or elements are:

  1. Telecommunication: This involves the use of telephone services, cellular phones, voicemail, etc.
  2. Postal Services.
  3. Television
  4. Radio
  5. Newspapers
  6. Internet
  7. Satellites
  8. Courier services

1. Telecommunication: Telecommunications is the technology used in sending signals, images and messages over long distance by telephone and satellite. Some of the telecommunications system include the use of telephone services, cellular phones, voicemails.

Communication networks in Nigeria
Communication Networks In Nigeria(telephone)

2. Nigerian postal Services: The Nigerian postal Services (NIPOST) is an extra ministerial department under the ministry of communication. The first post office in Nigeria was established in 1856 in Lagos. It was charged with the responsibility of ensuring proper handling of mails. Now, post offices are located in all major towns and cities in Nigeria. NIPOST renders both postal and payment services to the public.

3. Internet: internet is a global network of computers and communication devices. It also a public network that connects several computer, communication devices and smaller networks into a global network. It can also be referred to as the convergence of computer system. Worldwide with the assistant of communication link, which allow any computer, with the telecommunication link to exchange information with any suitable equip computer.

4. Satellite: A satellite is a communication equipment which is deployed and station in the space to send signals to different countries of the world. Satellites are system of global transmission of signals from one place to another. With the satellite, it is not possible for Live telecast of an event in Lagos to be watched in America, e.g, an international football match. Satellite enhances the network of NITEL as all nations are linked together through satellite.

Functions of Satellite

  1. Satellite provide telephone and television links among Nations of the world.
  2. It ensures international or global transmission of messages.
  3. It ensure that live event are covered and watched simultaneously all over the world.
  4. video conferencing meetings are made possible by satellite television transmission.

5. Courier services: Courier services are duties rendered by privately owned courier companies to provide reliable and efficient means of converging urgent documents within and between cities and towns. Their services include fast and reliable delivery of letters, documents and parcels. Companies provide courier services in Nigeria are DHL, UPS, FedEx, IAS, etc.

Functions of Courier Companies

  1. Provide of efficient means of mail delivery: Courier companies provide reliable and efficient means of sending urgent documents at greater speed.
  2. Safe delivery of documents: Important document are delivered safely without getting lost in transit.
  3. Ensure cordial relationship: Personal and cordial relationship exist between them and their customers.
  4. Transportation of load: Courier companies help to carry bulky loads over short or long distances.
  5. Shipment of Goods: Some courier companies undertake the shipment of export and imports goods.
  6. Business reply services: They provide business reply services to customers.
  7. Proof of delivery: Courier companies provide proof of delivery by keeping proper record of every transaction.
  8. Banking services: Banking transactions are facilitated by courier services and this has greatly reduced time taking in interbank transactions.
  9. Render services in all locations: They render services to both urban and rural areas.
  10. Long hours of services: They provide long hours of services running up to about 24 hours per day.
  11. Door-to-door service: Courier companies provide door to door delivery services to its customers.

6. Mass Media: Mass media involves the transmission of information through special Media of communication to the public. This method is used to create awareness and interest in the new ideas or techniques among the majority of the people. Mass media involves the using of radio, televisions, newspapers, film shows, pamphlets, banners, handbills and handouts, etc.

7. Postal Services: The Nigerian postal Services is an extra ministerial department under the ministry of communication.

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