A source on the management team of a mobile telecommunication company operating in the country has informed Cyberlife that subscribers to its network’s mobile services who have not yet had their Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards registered will soon be barred from the from using the services of it’s mobile network.

When world security and identity issues are discussed, Nigeria is not just getting a good record. From piracy to identity theft, porous cyber security among other vices, Nigeria keeps getting a poor rating, taking the shine off its standing as a giant black African nation with enviable population and astronomical ICT growth that keeps developed nations on their toes.

Coscharis Technologies Limited last week said it has been appointed by Kobian Pte Limited as the sole distributor of her mercury products in Nigeria.

The ict revolution which Managing Director of a Lagos based Information Technology training centre, New Horizons, Mr Tim Akano, plans to stoke through young Nigerians in primary and secondary schools, recorded tremendous progress recently.

Aptech Limited, a Nigerian firm which currently runs Aptech Certified Computer Professional (ACCP) course in the country, has entered into partnership with the Middlesex University in London, Dubai or Mauritius, to offer students admitted in the programme the opportunity of obtaining a B.Sc. degree in their final year of the four course.

STARCOMMS Plc has launched a two in one service of Music-on- demand and music dedication for the enjoyment of its customers.

The controversy over Facebook’s privacy policy is helping those developing alternatives to the social network, as users are flowing to services that claim to put members in charge of their personal data.

In line with its efforts aimed at sustaining a safe business environment, Nokia, last week partnered the Lagos State government on the 2nd annual Lagos Climate Change Summit that took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites recently.

Whether he is writing his numerous articles for newspaper publication or presenting position papers at the various IT forums, Uwaje sounds like a lone voice in the wilderness crying; “prepare the way for Nigeria to emerge on the global information society stage”.

Running in its 20th series, the United States of America’s Computers, Telecommunications and Office equipment, CTO 2010 ended last week in Lagos, even as it continues to expose Nigerian ICT sector to the foreign vendors scrambling for the juicy market.