Even as investors continue to scamper for the next available space to put up structures in Computer Village popularly called Otigba market, it has been affirmed that the much talked about relocation of the market remains non-negotiable.

Following the successful completion of the first ever biometric voters’ registration exercise designed to produce a credible database for free and fair elections in Nigeria, IT processionals in the country have commended Zinox Technologies for making Nigerians proud.

The 2011 Technology Times conference ended last week in colourful note, will stakeholders charting a way forward for the nation’s Information and Communications Technology sector.

While the battle for mobile ecosystems intensifies, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Nokia Stephen Elop at the ongoing Mobile World Congress holding in Barcelona, Spain said that Windows 7 phones remain the best choice for operators as a result of its friendly platform available in the IT market.

In partnership with Microsoft and Gem Consulting, the Kaduna State government has commenced a capacity building project for the civil service in the State.

Research poll done on MSN by Microsoft released today,* 14 Feb 2011, suggests that many consumers are comfortable with expressing love and flirty feelings via email.

While window phone platform continues to be the toast of many consumers around the world, Nokia has joined forces with the global software giant, Microsoft to form a broad strategic partnership to create a new global mobile ecosystem.

Developers of the Blackberry phone; Research In Motion (RIM) has through it’s Managing Director for Africa, Mr. Deon Liebenberg announced that the Blackberry App World, an application that had initially been closed to users on the continent has now been launched in Nigeria.

By Prince Osuagwu & Laide Akinboade At the end of the 1st African Group Preparatory meeting for next year’s World Radio Communications Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, last week in Abuja, it was obvious that Africa would march to the conference clutching some of the important requests that can engender more growth in the continent with […]

IBM West Africa has joined other IBM offices around the world for the global launch of the company’s centenary celebrations.

Marking the 100-year anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911 with a year-long initiative, IBM will engage local communities and thought leaders with a series of activities themed around changing the way the world works

Ciri Monigod is the CEO of Mountain Computers Limited, an indigenous computer manufacturing firm. In this interview, he spoke of the level of computer advancement in the country, the health implications of used computers, as well as the business environment which he described as frustrating. He also spoke on government’s inability to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, among others. Excerpts:

Nigeria’s premier Online B2B platform, an e-strategy and sales advisory company, e-Sourcing has introduced online portal designed for Nigerian market to overcome challenges by delivering best -in-class sourcing and negotiation technology with strategy and access to a growing network of suppliers.

Last week, one of the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators, Ericsson launched anew campaign tagged The Networked Africa in Lagos. With the new campaign, the company said it planned to make the vision for A broadband Networked Africa reality by 2020. This is by ensuring commitment and focus on making mobile broadband a reality for all.

Mobile payment and security technology company, Tagattitude last week reinstated its commitment to make financial transaction in Nigeria less stressful and seamless.

Leading Networking company, CISCO has said it is set to unveil its future strategy for cloud computing that will drive technology application and e-commerce. The new blue print on interconnectivity of devices, according to the company will centre on security, businesses, transport and e-commerce.