The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) recently announced the call for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa(IPA). The prestigious Prize aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. The winning submission will be awarded a prize of USD 100’000, with two additional USD 25 000, one for the runner up…
Earlier in the year, i did write on Why 2013 could be a defining year for Nigeria in terms of Information and Communications Technology Development. With the Communications Ministry leading the development through relevant ICT policies and plans, Nigeria might be ready to galvanise and articulate her priorities right to explore opportunities in…
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Executive Directors approved on Wednesday, July 24 an African Development Fund (ADF) grant of US$ 45 million to support the creation of a Pan African University (PAU). The new university consisting of five Pan African Institutes will focus mainly on science, technology and innovation. The new university would…
In a bid to support and also contribute to the Mobile Application ecosystem in Nigeria,MTN Nigeria one of the leading GSM network operators in Nigeria has launched an App Challenge. Interested Developers will be expected to submit applications into any of the following categories: Entertainment and Lifestyle Productivity Games Education Health and wellness Special category…
Editor”s Note: Janet L. Sernack is one of our contributors from Israel, she gained her consulting, education, facilitation, training and executive coaching skills, from over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and retailing and learning and development businesses to Australia’s top 100 companies as Compass Learning Pty Ltd.She now resides on the…
Few days ago I was at the stakeholders’ roundtable organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund( USPF)-a special Fund by Nigerian government designed to provide telecommunications and ICT services to unserved, underserved and deprived groups and communities in the country. Representatives of telecommunication firms operating in Nigeria were present for this focused Industry Roundtable…
Reports have it that Apple recently acquired Chinedu Echeruo’s HopStop.com,- an online city transit guide offering door-to-door subway and bus directions and maps for over 140 cities around the world using its website, or apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. The company, which was founded in 2005, was named one of the top 100 fastest…
The competition in the mobile phone market in Nigeria is actually driving certain changes and innovation. As different phone makers are constantly innovating to gain and maintain their market share, users are becoming more knowledgeable, insatiable and that makes the system interesting. The TECNO brand of smart phones has become one of…
The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) having secured the acknowledgement of UNCTAD on her development efforts in the Nigeria Software Ecosystem, is now ready to host Prof. Tapio Varis at her flagship National Software Conference – Tinapa, from 22-23 of October 2013 in Calabar, Cross River State. Professor Tapio Varis brings unique…
iMENTORS goes live and is one step closer to becoming the most comprehensive crowdsourcing map on ICT infrastructures in Sub-Saharan Africa!Users are now able to register and create their profile on the platform and start sharing their knowledge and data directly on the map. Co-funded by the European Commission’s DG CONNECT under the Seventh Framework…
Mobile advertising is increasingly becoming an important component to most marketers especially as smartphone adoption trends are soaring to high proportions. With a range of mobile advertising options, including SMS, WAP, mobile app display ads,search ads, rich media, video and push notifications, the landscape can be a bit complicated. Advertisers are now accruing value and…
The Association of Telecommunications Companies Of Nigeria(ATCON) has announced plans for a strategic meeting exclusively for its members to discuss and review the recently launched National Broadband Plan 2013 – 2018. The forum slated for August 01, 2013 is designed to enable ATCON members have a deep understanding of the plan and position themselves to…
The internet, mobile phones, social media networks, PCs have made accessing and sharing information so interesting more than any other time in life. Of a truth, technology is enabling and enhancing different facets of life, education not left out. E-learning is one of the ways in which Nigeria can improve on her fallen standard of…
It is interesting to know that Nigeria in deed Africa is gradually gaining positive remarks in the global Tech Startup scene.Recently we learnt that Jobberman.com, one of the most popular job sites in Nigeria has been ranked in CNN’s recently released list of top 10 African tech startups. According to the report, the listed Tech…
Oh boyy! I read this morning from Communications Week that Zinox Technologies Group, a leading integrated information technology group in Africa has hired Emmanuel Onyeje, former head, Microsoft Anglophone West African countries for strategic growth for the Nigeria Tech Company. Mr Onyeje is now the chief operating officer (COO) of Zinox Technologies Group and is…
Oracle recently announced a series of programs and activities for Java developers and aspiring developers around the world to “Make the Future Java”. These programs will enable developers to share their enthusiasm for Java, increase their technical capabilities, network with other community members and possibly be recognized for exemplary uses of Java.Java EE 7 launch…
Editor”s Note: Janet L. Sernack is one of our contributors from Israel, she gained her consulting, education, facilitation, training and executive coaching skills, from over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and retailing and learning and development businesses to Australia’s top 100 companies as Compass Learning Pty Ltd.She now resides…
The West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) held its 1st Annual General Meeting on the 3rd July 2013 at the National Universities Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, with ngREN, the Nigerian NREN, as host. The AGM was preceded on 2nd July by a meeting of WACREN’s Board of Directors. The opening ceremony of…
NetApp announced few days ago that Mark Ridley has been appointed as new regional director for Africa. An experienced sales leader with over 15 years of experience in IT, Ridley will be responsible for all NetApp business in Africa including offices in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. His role covers development and execution of sales…
A new research conducted by Eskimi showed that 40% of the current users are planning to switch to other mobile operator and are not happy with the current service. Customers are planning to switch motivated by cheaper call rates, better quality of service or better internet being main arguments for the decision. Eskimi research…
It certainly feels good to learn that JSP Communications, the public relations agency in Nigeria and Africa which has contributed to the success of technology brands like Intel, NOKIA,Microsoft,Apple, Symantec, Qualcomm and to some of the world’s most admired brands like Emirates in Nigeria, has realigned its corporate social responsibility strategy around education and helping…
Obama’s visit to some parts of Africa may have generated a lot of news and then opportunities for Young Africans.Today in front of an audience of more than 600 dynamic young leaders from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, President Obama announced the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the new flagship program of the…
I just got this few minutes ago and decided to share it so you can take the opportunity if need be. ICANN as part of its upcoming ICANN-47 meeting in Durban, South Africa from 14-18 July 2013 plans to adopt a new approach to its International Meetings commencing in Durban, by having themes…
Your money Money is a powerful force in business war. Those who have it have an advantage over those who don’t have it. Nothing lubricates and eases your efforts like money. And nothing limits your efforts in business like lack of it. It takes money to go for war and win. Anybody who says…
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre – W.TEC is now accepting applications for its 6th Girls Technology Camp, which is scheduled to take place from August 11 – 24 in Lagos, Nigeria.I remember vividly they had a great camp last year. The W.TEC Girls Technology Camp is a technology education and mentoring programme designed to inspire…
Nigeria Technopreneurs and the Software developers in particular are beginning to solve real problems with Technology. Recently, a team of techies and health professionals using technology to revolutionize the way blood donation is done in Nigeria had a three day hackathon to commemorate the 2013 World Blood Donor Day in which they built an…
As a demonstration of its commitment to the Nigerian and African market, Deloitte, one of the leading professional services firms in the world, has announced the formation of an integrated practice across Africa with Nigeria playing a strategic role in the new growth process. The establishment of the integrated Deloitte Africa and the dedicated investment…
Indeed smart phones have clearly emphasized the importance of a mobile phone in being personal, mobile and as one of the most important tools we cannot afford not to have at anytime, what a device! managing our life, business and relationships If we go by the prediction that over 69% percent of…
Gulf Information Technology Exhibition 2013 – in Dubai promises to attract a superlative global audience in the knowledge economy by establishing a Nigerian Pavilion – with assurance of improving the FDI index of the Federal Government. This is made possible through the Consulting expertise of Mr. Akande Ojo of Pinnacle International Consulting of Iowa,…
iStore, home of everything Apple in Nigeria has advised Nigerian consumers to avoid buying grey Apple products from unauthorized resellers, as these products do not conform to the brand values and service promise of Apple. The reputation of several notable global brands in Nigeria is being tarnished by the influx of grey products into…