IBM West Africa has joined other IBM offices around the world for the global launch of the company’s centenary celebrations.

Marking the 100-year anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911 with a year-long initiative, IBM will engage local communities and thought leaders with a series of activities themed around changing the way the world works

Ciri Monigod is the CEO of Mountain Computers Limited, an indigenous computer manufacturing firm. In this interview, he spoke of the level of computer advancement in the country, the health implications of used computers, as well as the business environment which he described as frustrating. He also spoke on government’s inability to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, among others. Excerpts:

Nigeria’s premier Online B2B platform, an e-strategy and sales advisory company, e-Sourcing has introduced online portal designed for Nigerian market to overcome challenges by delivering best -in-class sourcing and negotiation technology with strategy and access to a growing network of suppliers.

Last week, one of the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators, Ericsson launched anew campaign tagged The Networked Africa in Lagos. With the new campaign, the company said it planned to make the vision for A broadband Networked Africa reality by 2020. This is by ensuring commitment and focus on making mobile broadband a reality for all.

Mobile payment and security technology company, Tagattitude last week reinstated its commitment to make financial transaction in Nigeria less stressful and seamless.

Leading Networking company, CISCO has said it is set to unveil its future strategy for cloud computing that will drive technology application and e-commerce. The new blue print on interconnectivity of devices, according to the company will centre on security, businesses, transport and e-commerce.

Sole distributor of Panasonic and Canon’s office jet printer machines in the country, Panabiz International Limited have reacted to the influx of substandard printer and toner parts that have continued to flood the nations market by partnering with the media to raise levels of awareness.

Nokia E7 arrives markets this week With Emeka Aginam Ahead of its showcase at the Mobile World Congress 2011 slated for next week in Barcelona, Spain, the anticipated Nokia E7 will begin arriving in stores in select markets this week, with broader availability building up quickly in several markets. With its tilting 4-inch ClearBlack display, […]

Nigeria’s participation in this year’s Google code jam competitions both in the African and world categories may no longer be the usual humiliating experience.

The Nigerian Communications Commission is collaborating with the National Cancer Prevention Programme, NCPP, an NGO, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, in a month_long activity to raise awareness on prevention of cancer and its treatment in Nigeria