NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028
How Google’s digital tools improve travel experience
‘50% of tech interventions in schools fail’
Lumia 640 XL enters Nigerian smart phone ecosystem
Microsoft unveils winners of Lumia 535 dual SIM
Ericsson opens network operations center in Lagos
Top Tech Tips: How to use Twitter like an expert
Another look at the ‘Internet of Things’
Ericsson opens network operations center in Lagos
Lenovo unveils smart phones in Nigerian market
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SubscribeCheck Point introduces threat extraction for zero malware
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, the largest pure-play security vendor globally, today introduced Check Point Threat Extraction, a radical new security approach that proactively ensures documents are delivered to a network with zero malware in zero seconds.
New research says poor app quality turns off 55% of customers
Before now, service delivery was purely a function of the physical features of an organization; companies focused on marketing technique, customer service, branding strategies among others. But with a large percentage of business transactions now being done online, businesses desiring to succeed must make their apps as friendly as they want the organization to be perceived.
Sound regulatory system critical to stablility of insurance sector — NAICOM
The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has said that a sound regulatory and supervisory system is necessary for maintaining a fair, safe and stable insurance sector for the benefit and or protection of the interests of stakeholders.
CardCentre invests in SIM card plant in Nigeria
CardCentre Nigeria Limited CCNL), a subsidiary of Chams Plc and leading producer of cards in Nigeria, has invested in the construction of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card manufacturing plant as part of the Chams Group’s contribution to the development of local content in the telecoms sector. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chams PLC, Mr. Demola Aladekomo who disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard Hi-Tech recently, said that by the time the manufacturing plant begins production, Nigerian telecoms service providers will no longer need to import full body SIM card.
Another look at the ‘Internet of Things’
This feature allows users to take complete control over their energy consumption with the simple press of a button. Users can select different levels of cooling depending on the outdoor temperature or how many people are in the room. Active Energy Control, AEC, offers three different usage levels, helping to cap power consumption (at 80, 60 and 40 percent respectively) and slash energy bills. While these Active Energy Control settings reduce power intake, LG’s powerful air conditioners are still able to effectively cool homes and businesses.
Top Tech Tips: How to use Twitter like an expert
Twitter is an easy-to-use, social media platform, which anybody can learn how to use almost instantly. There are several quick and easy to use features that, no matter how basic your understanding of Twitter, you can master within minutes – and have you tweeting like a pro in no time. If you want to take your Twitter experience to the next level, there are some key tips that can take you from a casual user to a full Twitter expert. Try the following tips:
Nigeria, Ghana to lead Africa’s Tech-preneurship
Nigeria and her sister country, Ghana may become clear leaders of Africa’s technology entrepreneurship should Samsung’s recent partnership with Meltwater Entrepreneural School of Technology, MEST, yield the expected results. The two organizations have commenced a partnership deal aimed at providing more opportunities, resources and tools to Nigerian and other West African entrepreneurs.
Facebook rolls out video calls on Messenger in Nigeria, Norway, Oman, US & others
Facebook on Monday began rolling out video calling on its Messenger mobile application, enabling face-to-face conversations among users of the app around the world.
Air conditioning use poised to spike in Nigeria, others – study
The use of air conditioning may rise dramatically by the end of the century, requiring far more electricity and sending pollutants into the atmosphere at unprecedented rates, researchers warned Monday.
Buhari’s government: ICT stakeholders set digital agenda
Although technology was at the center of the just concluded 2015 elections, Nigerian IT practitioners have expressed fresh concern saying that Nigeria may not reap the benefits of digital economy of the 21st century unless the incoming government listens to the wake up call of making Information Technology the centerpiece of national development mission.
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