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 […]
What we do with MTN Funlink, by varsity students
In the last ten years since the advent of GSM service providers, more serious attention has been paid to the specific needs of various market segments. MTN, has particularly pioneered custom-built telecom solutions for different…
Bayelsa govt adopts Zinox Whizkid for schools
THE Bayelsa State Government, in partnership with Zinox computers, recently, donated the Zinox Whizkid to secondary school students, teachers and principals in the state.
UNESCO rates Nigerian varsities low in ICT
THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has rated African universities low in the usage of information Technology and Communication, ICT infrastructure and research, compared to their counterparts in the developed world.
‘Broadcasting’ll benefit from NigComSat-1R’
THE Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT Limited, has stated that Direct-To-Home(DTH) local platform and the digital broadcasting which Nigeria is planning to switch onto next year, would be direct beneficiaries of its replacement satellite NigComSat 1R when it is launched in December.
ISPON 2011 national software cup goes to Abia state Polytechnic
In a keenly contested software competition involving 16 schools from the Nigerian tertiary institutions yesterday at the African premier business resort Tinapa, Calabar, Cross River state, three students from the Abia State Polytechnic won the 2011 national software Innovation cup organized for students in the Nigerian tertiary institutions.
