RIM,makers of BlackBerry smartphones has recently launched the beta version of the Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS, which will allow game developers to code in C/C++ environment and take advantage of a deeper API set. To gain access to these new tools and start creating and porting applications for the BlackBerry Tablet OS developers…
Fansconnectonline Limited has recently announced the official presentation of AfriNolly-A mobile app to watching African Movies and also tracking your favorite movie and entertainment stars. This event which will take place tomorrow,26th August,2011 in Lagos Nigeria,will see selected Nigerian Tech and Entertainment bloggers have the opportunity to download and test the app with their mobile…
In his efforts to champion the accelerated enhancement of the e-Readiness mission and global Knowledge Agenda of the University of Lagos,Nigeria and make the University the number one choice for high quality education in Africa, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe, has established a strategic Framework to engage and enthrone an…
Africa can soon look forward to having its own online space, with plans firmly afoot to introduce a continental .africageneric Top Level Doman by 2013. As reliably gathered,this is according to the African Registry Consortium (ARC), a pan-African consortium that aims to administer the .africa domain by Africa and for Africa. Regions like Asia and…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are delighted to announce the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) to be awarded for the first time in February 2012. This prestigious and well-endowed award aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. With this award, AIF and…
RIM has recently announced her BlackBerry Management Center which is a free online service for small businesses.This helps them centrally manage company or employee-owned BlackBerry® smartphones in the cloud and protect business-related content stored on the handsets. The service is designed for businesses with up to 100 BlackBerry smartphones that access email services from an…
Google’s move to acquire Motorola Mobility is seen as a combination that will Supercharge her Android, enhance competition, and offer great user experiences like never before.In a statement made available to us,it states in details that Google have entered into a definitive agreement under which they will acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in…
ATCON and ITAN have concluded plans for a 3-day Telecom Appreciation Training for practicing ICT journalist in Nigeria.In a joint communique issued by Engr.Titi Omo-Ettu,President ATCON who is coordinating the program ,he said that all is ready and the particpants shorlisted for the 1st Batch of the TelecomAppreciation Training for practicing ICT journalists who report…
This is a Keynote Address by Funke Opeke, CEO MainOne Cable Company,at ATCON’s Broadband Investment Summit We address the summit with this connectivity objective in mind based on our experience having raised and invested $240m in the Main One Submarine Cable system to facilitate this same objective. Having had one year of successful operation behind…
The Federal Government, working in concert with other Governments in Nigeria, would have to deploy 25 million PCs nationwide to facilitate the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 and set the pace for the achievement of vision 20 2020. This opinion was expressed by Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman Zinox Technologies Limited, while speaking…
THE ROAD TO 20:2020 BY DR.LEO- STAN EKEH,FNCS.OFR,CHAIRMAN,ZINOX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED,AT THE 10 YEARS OF ICT REVOLUTION ORGANIZED BY THE ICT PUBLISHERS ALLIANCE ON AUGUST 4,2011 I look back today at the modest events of 2001 that led to the birth of Zinox Computers,Nigeria’s first internationally Certified Branded Computers,and my heart is full of gratitude to…
As the 26th and 27th July date of the Nigeria Broadband Investment Summit 2011 being organised by ATCON and Businessworld Communications Ltd draw near,the organisers have announced that in addition to the core issue of investment and financing, there will be a shift in the industry’s focus on Infrastructure, Content and Rural access in the…
At the 4th National Information Technology Public-Private Forum held recently in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria This following declaration was adopted by the participants at the event which was organized by the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN) and the World Information Technology and Services Alliance(WITSA) in collaboration with the Government of Edo State,…
WELCOME ADDRESS BY KENNETH OMERUO,MD/CEO,EMERGING MEDIA ON 7TH JULY,2011 AT UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS,NIGERIA It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to EduNet Africa Conference (EduNet)2011 on behalf of the organisers –Emerging Media publishers of www.techtrendsng.com,in collaboration with Centre for Information Technology and Systems(CITS)University of Lagos,Nigeria. The theme for this year’s Conference is: Exploring…
EduNet Africa Conference 2011 being hosted by the Centre for Information Technology and Systems (CITS) University of Lagos, Nigeria in collaboration with Emerging Media publishers of Techtrendsng.com will hold tomorrow Thursday 7th July,2011 Venue:Afe Babalola Conference Centre,University of Lagos,Nigeria Time:9am-4pm The theme for this year’s Conference is: Exploring the Opportunities of a Connected Tertiary Institution…
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is currently accepting applications for it’s forthcoming Girls Technology Camp,according to Ore Somolu,the Executive Director,W.TEC.The camp which is now in its 4th year,is an initiative aimed at helping girls develop an early interest in computers and other information technology. The long-term goal is to increase the numbers of women…
LAYER3, one of the Nigeria’s fastest growing technology solution providers, today announced in report made available to us,has been named an Elite Partner in Juniper Networks’ J-Partner Program. Juniper’s invitation-only Elite Partner designation is limited to companies that have met and exceeded stringent standards for customer satisfaction, personnel qualifications, training and service. It is the…
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria(ISPON) has concluded plans to organize a Roundtable on how software development can be used for capacity building and job creation in Nigeria. In a statement made available to us by Mr. Moses Braimah, Chairman, Commitee on Publicity, ISPON, The brainstorming session which will take place in Lagos is…
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), in partnership with Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), National Office of Technology Acquisition & Promotion (NOTAP), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE), present…
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in continuation of her efforts towards the growth and development of information Technology in order to position Nigeria amongst the leading economies across the globe has since set up a Committee to develop robust Software Policy for Nigeria. -Prof.Cleopas Angaye. The committee which about now in Sagamu,Ogun state is…
The leading IT body in Nigeria that unites other IT bodies in Nigeria, the Nigeria Computer Society has given their full support to the successful hosting of EduNet Africa Conference 2011.The event which will have in attendance over 30 tertiary institutions participating this year. In a related development, the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria(ISPON)has…
Elizade University, the brainchild of Otunba Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, which is aiming to become a leading university in Nigeria, has selected Layer3 an established partner with Juniper and one of the supporters of the leading event called EduNet ,to build a comprehensive, secure, fast, reliable and converged campus network infrastructure using solutions from Juniper Networks….
Distinguished Guests ,Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to be invited by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) to this breakfast meeting. This is a very good opportunity for us to share information on the state of our industry and how we can make things better going forward. Like we know, the mission…
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN) have pledged their support for the event EduNet Africa Conference being hosted by Emerging media publishers of Techtrends in collaboration with Centre for Information Technology and Systems,University of Lagos on the 7th-8th July at Afe Babalola Conference Centre,UNILAG. Speaking on behalf…
DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA)Media in collaboration with Nigeria Communications Commission and other stakeholders in the Nigeria ICT ecosystem will hold IPv6 Roundtable 2011,with the theme “IPv6 – Join theplayers” scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2011 at PlanetOne, Maryland Lagos by 9:00am. According to the Executive Director Operations at DSA,Mrs Nken Nweke, the aim of this roundtable…
Students Circle Network the leading academic social network that allows students to Connect, Learn, Innovate globally will be showcased to delegates from over 20 Universities and Educational Institutions in Africa at EduNet Africa Conference. In a chat with Gossy Ukanwoke, the Head, Technology and Business Development and Chika Uwazie, VP Connections and Channels at Student Circle…
Edunet Africa Conference 2011 will be an event to explore the opportunities for Young Africans at the 2011 World Summit Youth Award (WSYA). WYSA is an annual award and a network for young people using the internet, mobile phones or other digital media to put the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action. The…
The E-Payment Providers Association is set to host its regular quarterly Techno-Interactive Forum. This is the seventh edition and it shall focus on the theme “Mobile Payment and the changing Financial Landscape in Nigeria” It will hold by 9am on the 17th of May, 2011 at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos….
Google has announced its Google Android Developer Challenge, inviting talented and creative developers in sub-Saharan Africa to design and build original Android applications for mobile phones that will delight users. Categories for entries include entertainment, media and games; social networking and communications; and productivity, tools and lifestyle. Winners will each receive an Android phone and…
Most African organizations face the challenge of doing more with fewer resources. One way to streamline your business, boost efficiency and save money is by putting the right enterprise mobility platform in place, says Deon Liebenberg, Managing Director for Africa at Research In Motion (RIM), the company behind the BlackBerry®solution. “Mobile solutions enable employees to…