By Emeka Aginam, Asst Online Editor From policy and regulation, through funding and operations to technological advancement, participants at the just concluded 2nd annual conference  on  investing in ICTs in emerging markets held in United Kingdom recently  rose up from the conference calling  for the adopting a common position  to promote effective partnerships in ICTs  […]

One of the foremost ICT solutions company in Nigerian market, Computer Warehouse Group, was recently recognised with the African Information Society merit award, (AISMA) as the leading ICT Company of the year.

AS part of its commitment to extend its products and services across the nation, Indigenous smart phone producers, Anabel Mobile has opened an ultra modern experience center in Abuja capital territory, underscoring the commitment of the brand to give users world class products and services.

IN its resolve to empower MTN has unveiled a new service called MTN Group Connect. According to Derek Appiah, Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer, MTN Group Connect will make it possible for telephone users to have seamless conference calls at no extra cost beyond the cost of normal telephone calls.

MTN Nigeria, last week dismissed any speculation that its sponsorship of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was for profit. The company said the reason behind its dolling multi million dollars to light up the world event was to articulate the can do spirit of Africa before the visiting countries, thereby justifying its brand management philosophy of selling Africa to the wider world.

Considering the plenty harvests of good and bad, progress and retrogression in the telecom sector in 2009, one can only ascribe the Man of the year award bestowed on the Chairman of Globacom Limited, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr, by the Silverbird group, to the plus of a telecom sector development.

THE Executive Vice Chairman, EVC of Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC on behalf of the commission has joined other legions of Nigerians who mourn, the demise of former First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Mariam Babangida, to commiserate with the Babangidas over the passing away of the Better Life for Rural Women crusader.

A campaign for change has to be sustained for it to permeate existing stereotypes and idiosyncrasies, especially when certain habits have been institutionalized over several years. In view of this, the intention of my Ministry is to be on point and stay on the message till we achieve the desired outcomes.

THERE are no two ways for the civil service to fit into the immediate future dynamics of modern economics, characterized by high level of ICT applications, except for the service to make sure that its workforce is highly ICT literate.

THIS may not be happy times for Daar Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television, AIT, RayPower, DaarSat and other broadcast stations.

THE Nigerian Communi cations Commission last week in Abuja issued new set of Interconnect rates for the telecom industry, to take effect from Wednesday, December 31, 2009.

Recently, an undersea cable landing license granted to MTN Nigeria, promoters of the West African Cable Ssystems WACS, by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, attracted very serious criticisms from telecommunications industry faithfuls.
West African Cable System is a high capacity submarine cable system linking Europe, West Africa and South Africa with over 3.8 Tbps.

FOR MTN Nigeria, there seems to be no limit to giving succor to the disabled. There is also probably no limit to which an indigent person can get, to achieve his or her wishes and aspirations. There is only a short fall in support and encouragement from those considered whole or able.

Second National telecommunications operator, Globacom said its presence at the Port Harcourt International Trade Fair has made the event a beehive of activities.

THE joy of 1200 youths knew no bounds penultimate week, as the Lagos state government, under its ministry of science and technology graduated 1200 unemployed youths from across the state, on various computer skills and competencies for self actualization and financial independence.