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Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
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ATCON, NCC differ on number portability sanctions

ATCON, NCC differ on number portability sanctions

At the just concluded second quarter industry forum on Mobile Number Portability, MNP, organized by the ICT Publishers Alliance held in Lagos recently, telcos under the umbrella of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria , (ATCON) disagreed with the regulator, NCC, over options of sanctions for errant mobile service providers under the MPN scheme.

Oracle bids to raise quality of Nigerian manpower

Oracle bids to raise quality of Nigerian manpower

Apparently piqued by the low level of skilled manpower in Nigeria, technology solution provider, Oracle, at the weekend, promised to flood the Nigerian market, with skilled manpower.

SAP, Axel showcase ERP solutions for oil and gas

SAP, Axel showcase ERP solutions for oil and gas

Port Harcourt-based Axel Enterprise Systems Limited, in partnership with global business solutions developer SAP, has collaborated to showcase the best enterprise resource planning (ERP) computer systems recently in Port-Harcourt.

Gionee’s E6 series spices Android market

Gionee’s E6 series spices Android market

Just as the battle for mobile phone market hots up, China-based handset maker, Gionee last week in Lagos announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the Gionee Elife E6.

New NCS president unfolds agenda

New NCS president unfolds agenda

The new President of the Nigeria Computer Society, Professor David Adewumi says he will Liaise with Federal ministries to embark on aggressive application of ICT tools in all government agencies. Professor Adewumi made the assertion at the weekend, during his inaugural speech as the 18th President of the association.

Apple to  launch two iPhone versions soon

Apple to launch two iPhone versions soon

Apple has asked its Taiwan-based supplier to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone next month, including a lower-cost model, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Scam-alert: Never save the damsel in distress!

Scam-alert: Never save the damsel in distress!

The internet isn’t really the best place to be a knight in shining armour. The reasons aren’t farfetched; for all you know, the damsel in distress could be a wicked witch or worse, a scamming dude. This week, we focus on scams that appeal to the hero in you.

15-yr-old Nigerian develops social network

15-yr-old Nigerian develops social network

Obviously not everything that comes from Jos, Plateau state is tears blood and sorrow. It seemed so on account of several crises that have erupted from the ancient city in the past few years.

Immigration lists cancelled passports on internet

Immigration lists cancelled passports on internet

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has uploaded on its website a list of passports which it said it had cancelled, in a renewed bid to stem the use of false identities and travel documents of compromised fidelity.

LG gives tech edge to women with Pink Service

LG gives tech edge to women with Pink Service

THE constant campaign for more women to participate in the technology field seems to be yielding fruits. Besides raising women’s interest, the call is also reshaping the way corporate organisations engage female clients.

Cross River blazes trail with Tinapa ICT hub

Cross River blazes trail with Tinapa ICT hub

Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke says the newly inaugurated ICT hub in Tinapa City, Calabar, was aimed at providing young men and women with capacity and intellect to compete globally with their creative mind and innovation.

Phase3 Telecom links Main One on connectivity edge

Phase3 Telecom links Main One on connectivity edge

MAIN One and Phase3 Telecom have created a unique connectivity edge that gives the education, banking, security, and government sectors as well as other organizations in Oyo state enhanced broadband access.

3-D digital press enters Nigeria

3-D digital press enters Nigeria

A Lagos based printing firm has raised the bar in the digital printing market by introducing the Kodak NexPress 3D printing machine.