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 […]
Software piracy: Copyright Commission takes war to users
…Raids Lagos firm, carts away programmes in use
While software piracy remains unabated despite legislation and awareness creation by regulatory authority and relevant agencies, the Nigerian Copyright Commission, (NCC) has warned that henceforth, it is going to be zero tolerance on software pirates, even as it raided the offices of a top, Lagos-based firm of estate managers and valuers (names withheld) on grounds of software piracy infringement.
Solar powered telecom network set to debut in Nigeria
Nigeria would soon experience a solar powered telecommunications network tagged WorldGSM through a company under the Shyam Group, VNL. Shyan Group is a West African and Middle East based Operator.
Huawei plans global network operations centres in Nigeria
With total revenue of $32.4 billion for its 2011 operation year, Huawei, one of the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has disclosed that it plans to set up 3 Global Network Operation Centers (GNOC) in the country.
MTN expands portfolio with mobile advertising
In a bid to leverage on its high subscriber base in the country, MTN Nigeria last week unveiled its novel service on mobile advertising.
NITDA receives draft national software policy
A draft of the National Software Policy for Nigeria has been submitted to the National Information Development Agency of Nigeria (NITDA).
