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NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning

NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning

•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]
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Surviving in Nigerian business environment requires strong business focus  — Biodun Omoniyi VDT, CEO

Surviving in Nigerian business environment requires strong business focus — Biodun Omoniyi VDT, CEO

Managing Director of VDT limited, Mr Biodun Omoniyi, is a restless man. As a fresh Engineering graduate in 1989, Omoniyi knew he was not cut out to carry files looking for paid employment. His restless nature had sent signals to his membrane that the answer rested in establishing his own company and become employer of labour. His first instinct was to delve into the Information and Communications, ICT space. the desire gave birth to Bitcom Systems Limited,a System integration company.

Big battery, AI technology challenge device makers

Big battery, AI technology challenge device makers

The two major issues with high end phones are usually battery power and intuitive user interface. Particularly, with Android phones, the power consumption rate is high due to numerous apps, which in any case, make the operating system one of the most sought after in the industry

MTN business model is ecosystem driven — Adekanmbi

MTN business model is ecosystem driven — Adekanmbi

By Prince Osuagwu Award-winning business executive and Chief Transformation Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Olubayo Adekanmbi is a hands-on Data scientist of cognate industry experience in Strategy, Marketing and Analytics. A graduate with Distinction from the University of Reading postgraduate school, United Kingdom, Adekanmbi’s remit includes driving a holistic programme aimed to accelerate business performance, […]

MTN utilises 800MHz spectrum with new 4G+ launch

MTN utilises 800MHz spectrum with new 4G+ launch

MTN Nigeria yesterday said it has launched 4G+ in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt, saying the enhance service platform will help it deliver a premium experience to more people across the country.

Cisco grows Networking Academy to 200 in Nigeria

Cisco grows Networking Academy to 200 in Nigeria

Frontline technology company, Cisco, has expressed confidence that Nigeria would lead Africa in digital revolution as its Networking Academies, NetAcads, in Nigeria, hit 200, making the country the highest host of Cisco NetAcads in Africa.

Machine learning in Ophthalmology

Machine learning in Ophthalmology

New diagnostic and imaging techniques generate such an incredible amount of data that it is often a challenge to extract all information that could be possibly useful in clinical practice.

SpaceX launches rocket with 24 satellites

SpaceX launches rocket with 24 satellites

The U.S. private space company Space X on Tuesday launched its rocket Falcon Heavy carrying 24 satellites into three different orbits in the most difficult ever mission.

9Mobile ignites social media with More Blaze

9Mobile ignites social media with More Blaze

Nigerians woke up on Friday morning into the weekend to behold a promotional eye- catching outdoor billboard displays at the heart of which are the clichés- ‘Data Is Old School’ and – ‘And YouThought Data Was Cool’ with a dedicated hashtag #MoreThanJustData. This was cleverly spotted in several locations around the country from Lagos to […]

Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

The Nigerian Army says light tactical vehicles and other weapons being locally produced by its company, Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC), will help in addressing Nigeria’s internal security challenges.