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WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]
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IT professionals test run  e-voting at NCS conference

IT professionals test run e-voting at NCS conference

At the just concluded   Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Annual General Meeting, AGM, held in Abuja,  the Nigerian IT Professionals have  successfully implemented the electronic voting (e-Voting) process  which was automated and conducted electronically and exclusively by Nigerian IT Professionals. With this development, it is evident enough that with  real_time electronic_voting is possible for the 2011 […]

APC introduces MGE Galaxy 7000, offers  high  efficiency UPS

APC introduces MGE Galaxy 7000, offers high efficiency UPS

The introduction of APC by Schneider’s MGE Galaxy 7000 offers new levels of high efficiency power protection for IT and other mission critical equipment. Its digital design, coupled with a comprehensive range of options enables the new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to be fully adapted for use in a range of applications from large data centres to industrial and manufacturing operations.

Good news for NTA, bad news for deregulated broadcasting

Good news for NTA, bad news for deregulated broadcasting

THERE was good news for the broadcast industry last Week. Greater news for the Nigerian Television Authority as the Federal Government eventually announced plans to putting the self-acclaimed largest network on the Africa continent on a proper footing to meeting the digital switch over deadline which the country has planned for 2012.

TD, Multilinks-Telecom partnership gives users 50 hours free internet access

TD, Multilinks-Telecom partnership gives users 50 hours free internet access

COMPUTER users are about to enjoy limitless access to the internet as Technology Distributions Limited, TD, partners front line telecommunications company, Multilinks-Telkom, . The partnership, automatically gives buyers of computers from Technology Distribution, access of to Multilink-Telcom’s internet package for up to 50 free hours.

Omatek Opens  ICT Centre at Ikota

Omatek Opens ICT Centre at Ikota

IN continuation of its ef fort to increase accessibility of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigerians, indigenous computer manufacturers, Omatek Ventures Plc, has opened a new sales outlet at Ikota shopping complex, Ajah, Lagos State.

Huawei thumb’s up Etisalat as NCC rates network best

Huawei thumb’s up Etisalat as NCC rates network best

THE Chief Executive Of ficer of Huawei Nigeria, Mr. Walter Ji Rengui has commended Etisalat Nigeria on their rating as the best GSM service provider by the Nigerian Communications Commission in its recent Quality of Service Audit. This audit was conducted to determine the performance of the various mobile operators in the country.

Samsung unveils new slim TVs, mobile phones

Samsung unveils new slim TVs, mobile phones

Apparently trying to take television viewing to the next level, Samsung Electronics has launched one of the world’s slimmest LED TVs. This is even as it launched three new mobile phones to put variety in the hands of Nigerian mobile phone users.

9 new millionaires emerge in Glo

9 new millionaires emerge in Glo

Globacom has unveiled nine new lucky winners in its ongoing Glo “text 4 millions” promo. The nine new Glo millionaires were presented to the public at a ceremony held Thursday at the Mike Adenuga Towers , Globacom’s corporate headquarters in Lagos . Among the lucky millionaires are Mr. Andrew Amagada, a welder from Warri, Delta […]

Ndukwe leads 9 other OAU alumni for awards on advancing ICT in Nigeria

Ndukwe leads 9 other OAU alumni for awards on advancing ICT in Nigeria

Quite coincidentally the ICT industry today is replete with past products of the Obafemi Awolowo University OAU. Chief among them is the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr Ernest Ndukwe, whose NCC has been repeatedly regarded as the change agent in the telecommunications history of Nigeria.

…admits 15 Contestants in Project Fame Academy

…admits 15 Contestants in Project Fame Academy

The MTN Project Fame Season II Academy has commenced with the admission of 15 exceptional contestants into the musical academy. The show began on Sunday at Ultima Studios, Omole, Lagos, with the unveiling of the 18 finalists shortlisted from the comprehensive auditions held across major West African cities.The Academy will be in session for 10 weeks.

Nokia unveils mobile computer

Nokia unveils mobile computer

Prominent mobile devices manufacturer, Nokia has launched its flagship mobile computer, Nokia N97 into the Nigerian market.

Akunyili denies approval of N11.8 million for NFC

Akunyili denies approval of N11.8 million for NFC

Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, has denied approving the sum of N11.8 million for the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), to move its headquarters from Jos to Abuja. Akunyili stated this in a statement, signed by her Media Assistant, Mr. Francis Agbo , she said though she approved the movement of NFC from Jos to Abuja, she did not approve the said sum.

Politics, reality of telephone subscriber registration  in emerging markets

Politics, reality of telephone subscriber registration in emerging markets

I claim the origin of a call for such registration of subscriber information when in 2002 the demand for mobile phones commenced rising in Nigeria. I mentioned it as a passing comment at the end of a Press Conference and I observed that only one of all the journalists who were at the Press Conference used my call as report.