Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future
By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
Four Nigerian apps for Demo Africa
Among the over forty of Africa’s most innovative technology products that will be launched at Demo Africa, in Nairobi Kenya, October, would include at least four from Nigeria that are finalists.
Digital broadcasting: ECOWAS ICT ministers meet to forge common plan
COUNTRIES of the ECOWAS sub-region are working to adopt a common implementation plan for digital transition as the June 2015 deadline set by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) approaches.
LSG complies with evacuation order on hollow pipe masts
Following the order given by the Urban Furniture Regulatory Unit (UFRU) of the Lagos State government to evacuate hollow pipe masts from the face of Lagos in order to save lives and property, the Lagos State government has complied with the new mast standards that were put in place by the regulatory authority.
NITDL LECTURE: ‘Don’t toy with growth prospects of ICT’
Stakeholders in technology business in the country gathered at the weekend in Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, to discuss possible ways of taking lead in the generally identified business shift to the emerging markets due to growth potentials in ICT.
Samsung embraces BMM on Galaxy smartphones series
Samsung electronics has disclosed that BBM, the social network is now available for free download in its GALAXY smartphones across Africa from the Google play store.
Jonathan, experts push for quick passage of Cyber security bill 2013
AT the just concluded world cybersecurity conference held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, IT experts, Dame Dr. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, the ITU Champion on Child Online Protection and over 1000 experts from various sectors of the economy rose up from the forum pushing for the quick passage of long awaited Cyber security bill 2013.
Micro-Station opens mobile phone retail outlet in V/I
Micro-Station, a one-stop-shop for mobile phones, laptops and its accessories has extended its retail business to Victoria Island in Lagos.This is to meet the demands of phone users in the area.
MTN base stations in Nigeria now 10,000
MTN Nigeria at the weekend announced that it has rolled out a record 10,000 base stations across the country. The additional base stations, according to the company, will contribute to significant improvements to quality of service.
Signal Alliance showcases solutions at Edo Tech day 2013
THE 2013 Edo State Technology Day left many with some pockets of surprise with the exhibition of modern technologies.
Ericsson wins award with Connected Vehicle
Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud solution was recognized as Best of Show in the Cloud Solution category at this year’s ITEXPO, which took place in Las Vegas.
