Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future
By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
How to hasten broadband roll-out, by NCS
While listing measures that would help Nigerian IT sector to be part of digital economy, the Nigerian Computer Society, NCS, has said that effective Infrastructure sharing policy holds the key to broadband penetration in the country.
ISPON, Ovia link up for software excellence
With the establishment of a prize for excellence dedicated to software startups, President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Chris Uwaje has said with optimism that Nigerian youths will be empowered with digital entrepreneurship that will prepare them for the 21st century job market.
ITAN boss seeks special fund for ICT sector
…Lauds BOI’s single digit interest rate
While commending Bank of Industry for its single digit interest rate for the ICT sector, the Information Technology Association of Nigeria, (ITAN) has called on the Federal Government to set aside fund for the ICT sector so as to encourage growth of small local ICT companies in the challenging market environment
Why growth of ICT industry is threatened, by ATCON, ALTON
The common understanding among stakeholders in the nations ICT sector is that the people including the government do not have enough information about the importance of the Information and Communication Technology, ICT industry and its infrastructure in economic development.
On toxic e-waste shipments to Nigeria
NOW, shipments of toxic wastes to Nigeria are recurring with more regularity. Every now and then Nigeria has become a dumping ground for toxic waste materials from Europe and other nations who want to rid their environment of toxic waste materials.
