A major outcome of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) in 2003 was for member countries that have existing IT policy to develop corresponding e-strategies, which is a framework for specific actions, targets and timelines for the full integration of IT in every sector of human endeavor.

NIGERIAN women have been charged to be more purposeful and result oriented in their various enterprises by leveraging on the opportunities provided by emerging technologies, so as to excel in their endeavour. CEO of Omatek Computers, Mrs. Florence Seriki gave the charge last week during a round table meeting organized by Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) in Lagos, tagged “Empowering Technologies”.

Next week, in the F.C.T, the group; Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) will be engaging consumer advocacy groups, internet service and infrastructure providers, regional and national regulators, Government Institutions and Agencies in a forum that would be geared towards contributing a framework for developing national broadband strategy for Nigeria.

LATEST players on the Nigerian telecoms landscape, Bharti Airtel has expressed the desire to empower rural communities in Nigeria with affordable telecommunication services.

With a focus on the 2011 elections and beyond an International consortium consisting of the Digital Bridge Institute, Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Democratic Institute on Monday held a symposium on the topic “ICT & Civic Engagement in Nigeria:” in Abuja.

In apparent move to draw a road map for the future of the world in application of technology, world leaders during the week gathered to access the role of broadband in the future global development.

for rural dwellers itching to enjoy the benefits of wide growing technological exploits of Nigeria like their counterparts in the urban areas, there is a reprieve at last.

The International Telecommunication Union has called on various countries in the world, particularly the developing nations to accord more priority to advanced broadband connectivity in the domain.

Office automation suppliers, Panabiz International Limited, has announced its entry into the Nigerian Consumer Imaging Solutions Market with the intention to be a complete digital imaging solutions provider. The move enables Panabiz to harness business opportunities emerging from the fast_growing consumer imaging market, as well as traditional printers and scanners, by providing consumers the power […]

The Acting Executive Vice Chairman, EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Bashir Gwandu, has in recent times, tried to prove to the government, that most of the problems giving Nigeria serious migraine, can easily be nipped by technology.

In line with the wave of change in electronic world and redefining the home entertainment experience, Samsung Electronics last week announced the introduction of full HD 3D LED Television and full lineup of 3D home entertainment products to consumers in Lagos.

MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading premium pay-TV provider, has introduced new activation options by short messages (sms) to help subscribers activate or reactivate their decoders after a period of inactivity, or loss of signal.

Sports enthusiasts who were thrilled and entertained with MTN fan parks and viewing centres across the country have commended the GSM giant for making the just concluded 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa a memorable one.

Realizing the potentials of technology may have begun when about 400 technologically talented students from 69 countries and regions around the world gathered last week in Warsaw, Poland to celebrate their unique innovations targeted at solving the world’s toughest problems using technology.

The World Health Organisation, (WHO) in partnership with the Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria, (CAPDAN)an umbrella body representing Information Communication Technology vendors in the Computer Village Ikeja have launched Health Insurance Scheme for its members.