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 […]
Igbo group renews call for merger of Igbo parties
As Ndigbo from all over the world return home for Christmas holidays, the Igbo Awareness Movement, IAM/IADI, a group of Igbo activists at home and the Diaspora has renewed their call for merger of Igbo political parties.
FG committed to June 2017 deadline for digital switch over – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the Abuja Digital Switch-over from analogue broadcasting, with a commitment that the Federal Government would meet the June 2017 deadline for the exercise in West Africa.
Nokia sues Apple for infringing technology patents
Espoo (Finland) – Finland’s Nokia Corp (NOKIA.HE) on Wednesday said it had sued Apple Inc (AAPL.O), accusing the iPhone maker of violating 32 technology patents. Apple sued Acacia Research Corp (ACTG.O) and Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc [GEGGIM.UL] on Tuesday, accusing them of colluding with Nokia to extract and extort exorbitant revenues unfairly and anti-competitively […]
How VeriCampus is making apps more personal for schools
Experts say it takes about $10,000 to build an app. Little wonder many schools across the country don’t bother. But with the activities that come with running a school and the many stakeholders involved, it only makes sense that schools have access to an app that brings all these elements together. Enter, VeriCampus, a mobile solution for schools aimed at improving the on-campus and off-campus experience of all its stakeholders through their mobile devices. With VeriCampus, schools can have their own mobile app to deliver personalized services to all stakeholder communities at an affordable cost.
Microsoft commends creativity of Nigerian entrepreneurs
The Director of Software Engineering, Microsoft Corp, Mr. Bambo Sofola, has expressed satisfaction at the zeal and creativity of Nigerian entrepreneurs. This follows the the number and quality of entries received before the final winners selected for the inaugural class of WINsiders4Good Fellows, part of the Windows Insider Programme.
