Although technology was at the center of the just concluded 2015 elections, Nigerian IT practitioners have expressed fresh concern saying that Nigeria may not reap the benefits of digital economy of the 21st century unless the incoming government listens to the wake up call of making Information Technology the centerpiece of national development mission.

After presenting their innovative solution along side seven other teams from the Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics, Team Lifewatch, in the World Citizenship category from the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD) last week Lagos won the national finals of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.

The term has become a catch-all phrase for all of the devices, concepts and technologies that are inspired by the vision of a future driven by interconnected smart devices. IoT devices have the incredible potential to enhance user convenience by simplifying how users interact with their technology. Concepts that just a few years ago, where only the imagination of sience fiction producers are now a reality.

NIgeria has fared a bit better in technology advancements, particularly in the area of telecommunications. It all started with the deregulation of the telecom sector where the nation’s carrier, NITEL held sway for decades of telecom underdevelopment.

Canadian phone maker, BlackBerry Limited has announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in the United Kingdom and roll-out in major markets including Nigeria.