Technology

Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future

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 […]
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INEC goes Satellite on constituency delineation

INEC goes Satellite on constituency delineation

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it has concluded plans to adopt satellite services in the proposed review of the electoral boundaries and constituencies in the country.

Time now to embrace cloud computing, say EMC officials

Time now to embrace cloud computing, say EMC officials

AS cloud computing gains ground worldwide, Regional Manager for West Africa, EMC Corporation, Mr. Rasheed Jimoh, has argued that since Nigeria has automatically become the business hub of many local and international organisations, there could be no better time for the country to approach the cloud than now.

OAU retools for e-learning as next paradigm shift in education

OAU retools for e-learning as next paradigm shift in education

There were convincing signals that Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was retooling for e-learning as next paradigm shift in 21st century education following the formal launch of the center of excellence in software engineering recently at the University.

WSI Axon challenges Nigerian businesses on digital marketing opportunities

WSI Axon challenges Nigerian businesses on digital marketing opportunities

Apparently considering that many countries of the world are seriously directing their businesses towards the potentials of digital marketing, a Nigerian internet marketer and Managing Director of WSI-Axon Africa, Chief Edirin Abamwa, has frowned at the low pace at which businesses in Nigeria are harnessing digital marketing benefits.

IDEA, ISPON link up for software hackathon

IDEA, ISPON link up for software hackathon

The Information Technology Developer Entrepreneurship Accelerator, (IDEA) in partnership with the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) have concluded arrangements to stage a world class Software Hackathon kicking off today at the Tinapa Knowledge City, Calabar, Cross River State

RIM targets youths with BlackBerry Q5; links ‘NotJustOk’ for online contest

RIM targets youths with BlackBerry Q5; links ‘NotJustOk’ for online contest

Running on the re-designed, re-engineered BlackBerry 10 software, global leader in wireless innovation, Research In Motion has unveiled the BlackBerry Q5 device in the Nigerian market. The new product, according to the mobile phone maker is now available from authorized carriers and retailers in the country.

New Tab-Book comes tablet, PC in one package

New Tab-Book comes tablet, PC in one package

If detaching your tab from the keyboard which is one of the wave making innovations recently will deprive you of your cherished Qwerty typing experience, there is no need to be sad.

Avoiding hazards of your device

Avoiding hazards of your device

Typing with your thumb is not as harmless as it seems. In actual fact, health experts say that it causes a condition known as repetitive strain injury (RSI). Last week, we learned that prolonged use of ear phones can lead to deafness or mental disorientation. Here are safe tips to ensure that that device doesn’t harm or make you sick.

Google has new tablet, new connection to TV

Google has new tablet, new connection to TV

Google on Wednesday unveiled a slimmer, more powerful tablet computer on its Nexus brand and a thumb-sized device that lets popular mobile gadgets feed online content wirelessly to television sets