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Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

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 […]
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eTranzact launches Genesis   chip+pin card

eTranzact launches Genesis chip+pin card

In line with the recent CBN regulation directing that all Nigerian banks switch from the magnetic stripe cards to the more secure ‘CHIP+PIN’ cards, eTranzact has gone ahead to launch its eTranzact Genesis CHIP+PIN Card.

Identity crisis: Who really are Nigerians?

Identity crisis: Who really are Nigerians?

Way back in 2001, a small group of ICT experts paid a visit to the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Aso Rock and right inside his cozy office, a little poser was presented to him to prove if he was a true Nigerian.

GSM handset repairers dominate market corners

GSM handset repairers dominate market corners

Efforts to engage Nigerian youths in both software and hardware incubation for job creation and globally competitive manpower appears to be yielding the expected results as over 200 Nigerian entrepreneurs engage in GSM handsets repairing at both Computer Village, GSM Village and the Tinubu Computer market, Vanguard CyberLIFE findings can reveal.

Jonathan to deliver opening address at eNigeria conference

Jonathan to deliver opening address at eNigeria conference

PRESIDENT Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is expected to deliver the openinng address at The eNigeria 2010 Conference next Tuesday at an event wher no less than 500 participants from both private and public sectors at the three ties of government in Nigeria and the international community are expected.