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BlackBerry Apps launched in Nigeria

BlackBerry Apps launched in Nigeria

Developers of the Blackberry phone; Research In Motion (RIM) has through it’s Managing Director for Africa, Mr. Deon Liebenberg announced that the Blackberry App World, an application that had initially been closed to users on the continent has now been launched in Nigeria.

Africa marches to world radio conference in one bloc

Africa marches to world radio conference in one bloc

By Prince Osuagwu & Laide Akinboade At the end of the 1st African Group Preparatory meeting for next year’s World Radio Communications Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, last week in Abuja, it was obvious that Africa would march to the conference clutching some of the important requests that can engender more growth in the continent with […]

IBM turns  100; pledges support for IT industry

IBM turns 100; pledges support for IT industry

IBM West Africa has joined other IBM offices around the world for the global launch of the company’s centenary celebrations.

Marking the 100-year anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911 with a year-long initiative, IBM will engage local communities and thought leaders with a series of activities themed around changing the way the world works

Low computer awareness behind INEC’s problems – Says Monigod, Mountain Computers boss

Low computer awareness behind INEC’s problems – Says Monigod, Mountain Computers boss

Ciri Monigod is the CEO of Mountain Computers Limited, an indigenous computer manufacturing firm. In this interview, he spoke of the level of computer advancement in the country, the health implications of used computers, as well as the business environment which he described as frustrating. He also spoke on government’s inability to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, among others. Excerpts:

e-Sourcing portal launched in Nigeria

e-Sourcing portal launched in Nigeria

Nigeria’s premier Online B2B platform, an e-strategy and sales advisory company, e-Sourcing has introduced online portal designed for Nigerian market to overcome challenges by delivering best -in-class sourcing and negotiation technology with strategy and access to a growing network of suppliers.