STEM Africa Fest targets next generation of innovators with hands-on AI, robotics learning
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
NIMC test-runs national identification number process
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, last week demonstrated its proposed national identity number process at the Card, ATM and Mobile Payment exhibition, in Lagos.
Resourcery partners Nigerian businesses, Cisco on video solutions
Frontline Nigerian system integrators, Resourcery Plc has annpunced partnership with Cisco Systems International in organising a one day business seminar tagged “Video as tool for corporate communication and productivity”.
Dell CEO visits Nigeria, unfolds agenda for Nigerian market
To further reposition its brand in the the Nigerian market, the founder and chief executive officer of Dell, Michael Dell recently visited Nigeria where he exchanged ideas with partners and unfolded agenda for the market.
GOTv adds competition to Nigerian DTH market
Grassroots pay TV market experienced massive competition last week when a Nigerian company, DETAILS Nigeria officially launched a new and innovative pay television service, tagged GOtv. The new pay television rides on the back of the latest Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-T2) technology.
ITU urges collaboration on cybersecurity threats
As Cyber security threats continues to assume a new dimension, the International Telecommunications Union, ITU says greater international co-operation between governments and the ICT industry would necessary to stem the tide.
Imagine Cup 2012: Public voting attracts hits in Facebook
As talented students around the globe gather in Sydney, Australia this Friday for the 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup , the world’s premier student technology competition, public voting for the Imagine Cup 2012 People’s Choice Award sponsored by Bing has began.
‘Airtel’s committed to being inovative’
RIDING on the euphoria of recently launched 2Good Time by Airtel Nigeria, the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Olu Akanmu has said that after going through the several enriching packages Airtel has introduced to its subscribers, the company could be described as a leader in creating innovative value-added offerings for best telecommunications experience.
Microsoft to take $6.2 bn writeoff for online unit
Microsoft said Monday it would take a $6.2 billion writedown to reflect the slump in value of its online services division.
Microsoft brings office 365 to Nigerian market
The software giant, Microsoft yesterday brought to the Nigerian market Microsoft Office 365 the company’s next-generation cloud productivity service for businesses of all sizes in Nigeria.
Migration to chip, pin card tech reduces fear of fraud in cashless society – Umeano
As CBN’s cashless society initiative continues to generate fears over poor authentication status and porous security system, the CBN, through its Head of Shared Services, Mr Chidi Umeano, in this interview, said that majority of such fears were taken care of when Nigeria made the giant stride in migrating all its card schemes from magstripe card technology to Chip and Pin based technology.
