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 […]
MTN gives 238 less privileged students N47.6bn worth of scholarship
About 238 Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions in the Northern zone, were recently presented with N200,000 scholarship awards, each, by the MTN foundation.
Do more on e-Learning, Angaye tasks FG
…says it will unlock youth IT potentials
Director – General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Professor Cleopas Angaye, has commended the various e-learning initiatives of government and the private sector across the country, saying that among other things, they will provide the breeding ground for the eventual increase in Information Technology potentials of Nigerian youths.
Microsoft empowers developers for improved productivity
At the just concluded developer’s workshop held recently in Lagos, the global software giant, Microsoft sharpened developers’ skills using its innovative products and solutions.
Trusteer boss harps on cyber security to prevent financial fraud
The channel manager of the global leader in financial fraud prevention solutions, Trusteer, Amit Wohl has said that the range of service solutions in its offering will help financial institutions protect their businesses and retain banking customers against account takeover, credential theft and fraudulent transactions.
CPN approves accreditation of UNILAG, OAU, others
After accreditation visits to private and public Computer Training institutions across the nation in order to ensure quality control assurance in IT education , the Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN) at the end of its 65th regular Council meeting held recently in Lagos approved the results of accreditation teams to three Universities as well as two private computer training schools.
Dimension Data launches cloud services in Nigeria
Dimension Data last week introduced its global Managed Cloud Platform (MCP) in Nigeria, promising that it was going to serve the needs of both public and private enterprise, as well as service providers.
White House agrees to petition on ‘jailbreaking’ of phone
The White House said Monday it agrees with a citizen petition arguing that “jailbreaking” of mobile phones to allow users to switch carriers should be legal.
Smartphone sales to top 900 million in 2013 – survey
Smartphone sales are expected to extend their strong growth trend in 2013 with some 918 million units worldwide, led by gains in big emerging markets China, Brazil and India, a survey showed Monday.
ITU decries 31% online connection in developing countries
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on Friday estimated that 2.7 billion people, representing 39 per cent of the world’s population, would be using the Internet by the end of 2013.
Best ways to advertise self, products on Facebook
There are so many advantages of having lots of friends and contacts on a social media website such as Facebook. It gives you the opportunity to sell your ideas, interact and publicize your brand. What’s more, it’s mostly free! So it has got to be quite disappointing when your friend requests go unanswered and your status is starved for likes, when no one seems to care about your carefully carved comments or your award winning pictures and everyone ignores your banners and posters. If Facebook is just a place to catch up with a few old friends and family, then this piece is not for you. So whether you’re advertising yourself or your brand, here are some ways to put your best foot forward when going about it:
