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 […]
South Sudan gets 211 dialling code
THE International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has announced that the international dialling code 211, has been assigned to the world’s newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan, following the country’s formal recognition as a UN member state.
Twitter founders coming with new venture
Twitter developers, Biz Stone, Jason Goldman and Evan Williams have unveiled plans to launch a new startup venture.
ICT solutions to security issues top agenda at WECO workshop
LEADING technological solutions to the physical and technological security problems facing the nation was top talk at the recently held Physical Security and Building Management System Workshop organized by WECO Systems in Lagos.
Ireland wins Imagine Cup; Microsoft plans $3m grant programme
While unveiling plans to launch a three-year, $3 million competitive grant programme to help recipients realize their vision of solving the world’s toughest problems, software giant, Microsoft at the end of Imagine Cup 2011 and awards ceremony held last Wednesday at the David H. Koch Theater Lincoln center in New York,declared Team Hermes from Ireland as the top winners in the software design competition.
Glo out with new internet plans for handsets, tablets
Telecom giant, Globacom has announced the launch of new internet tariff plans.
