Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones
By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]
Nigeria tech-ready for investors, says NITDA boss
Smarting from Nigeria’s massive presence at the recently concluded Gitex trade show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Acting Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr Ashiru Daura last week re affirmed his position that Nigeria was ready, technologically and otherwise, for business, to investors seeking to explore the vast market.
Ericsson unveils 2014 app award
Leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services, Ericsson has announced entry for an application award tagged The Ericsson Application Awards.
StarTimes’ TopTV rebrands, includes porn channels
ON Digital Media, ODM, owner of South African pay-TV platform, Top TV is in the news again. The development centred around a business plan to reposition the TV operator which some shareholders allege they were not privy to.
BBM records 80 million active users
Following the launch of BBM on Android and iPhone devices recently, with more than 10 million downloads in the first 24 hours, BBM has now ended its first week with more than 80 million monthly active users, including over 20 million new users on Android and iPhone devices.
CT Ministry to launch gender initiatives for women empowerment
The Federal Ministry of Communication Technology has concluded arrangements to launch gender based initiatives that will empower Nigerian women and girls.
The Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja last Tuesday.
