VISA Nigeria hosts Tech Bloggers Event On Card Security
Global electronic payment company, Visa recently organized and hosted technology correspondents and bloggers in Lagos.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Makes Another Historic Landing,this time on a Drone Ship
Elon Musk’s Rocket and Spacecraft company SpaceX yesterday recorded another great feat by successfully landing a rocket on a drone ship. See the rest of the story and the video from space.com website Additional report from Techcrunch
Ntel Rolls Out Commercial 4G/LTE Mobile Telephone Services in Nigeria
A new entrant into the top mobile market in Africa and around the world -Nigeria is Ntel as they announce a roll out of commercial 4G/LTE Mobile Telephone services across Nigeria.In a competitive market like Nigeria where you have telecommunications giants like MTN,Etisalat,Glo and Airtel one would think that there is no space for a…
Gionee P5 Mini: The Specs Of Elegance
The excitement that lit her face when I gave her the package was nothing compared to the exhilaration when she unwrapped it. Even though she had tried to hide it from me, I knew she really needed a phone and so I got one. I watched, a little proud of myself as she inspected the…
Fiston Mwanza Mujila Announced Winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Poet and novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila was on Saturday, 19th March 2016 announced as the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature for his first novel, Tram 83. Originally written in French, Tram 83 was translated into English by Roland Glasser and published by Deep Vellum. 35-year-old Mujila is the first Francophone writer to…
Celebrating Leo Stan Ekeh, African ICT Icon @60
Several people have contributed greatly to the development of Information and Communications Technology in Africa.One of such men is Leo Stan Ekeh,the Chairman of Zinox Technologies Group.Today we join many to celebrate the achievements of Leo Stan Ekeh, an African ICT Icon on his 60th birthday. Interestingly not many people know about him. Leonard Nnamdi…
The Gionee M5 Mini: One Week On The Table
There is a difference between the phone about to be launched and one that has been bought. Before launch, a phone can be a bit too proud and boastful but after spending one week with its buyer, it will be more humble and sincere. The about-to-be-launched phone can hide behind glossy images, flowery language and…
Google Idea Becomes a Technology Incubator called JigSaw
Eric Schmidt the Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc. owners of Google,in a recent post announced the expansion of Google Ideas,Google’s think tank, as a technology incubator called Jigsaw.He stated: The team’s mission is to use technology to tackle the toughest geopolitical challenges, from countering violent extremism to thwarting online censorship to mitigating the threats…
Samsung Unveiled its Product line-up for 2016 at its annual Samsung Africa Forum
Samsung today unveiled its product line-up for 2016 at its annual Samsung Africa Forum event.The company underlined the importance of innovation that makes a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives, showcasing its new bezel-less curved SUHD TVs with Quantum dot display, the industry-first Front Load Washer with AddWash™, and a range of refrigerators and freezers with…
WorldRemit Announces a $45 Million in New Funding
Money transfer service WorldRemit in a recent press statement to us,has raised $45m in financing from TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp and Silicon Valley Bank. Pioneering a mobile-first approach to remittances,WorldRemit will use the funds to support its rapidly growing transfer volumes.The WorldRemit app lets people send money straight from their smartphone, instead of having to…
16 Million Nigerians Visit Facebook Every Month On Their Mobile Phones
Facebook is gradually deepening its presence in Nigeria and Africa through several initiatives and partnerships.In a recent press release,Facebook announced while celebrating the Friends Day that 16 million people in Nigeria visit Facebook every month with 100% of them coming on mobile. Each day, 7.2 million people visit Facebook with 7 million on mobile.During the past…
Coming Up Next: The Gionee M5 Mini
INTRODUCTION The Gionee M5 Mini will not just be a new introduction to the Gionee Family; it will be a thoughtful add to the world of Smartphones. From a dimension of 143.5mm and 71X 9.6mm, the Gionee M5 Mini has been specifically designed to merge the best of two worlds by giving an unforgettable…
IBM Acquires Ustream to Propel Cloud-Based Video Services Across Industries
IBM yesterday announced it has acquired Ustream, Inc., a provider of cloud-based live video streaming services. From the IBM Newsroom,it states that:the move will extend the IBM Cloud platform to help enterprise clients unlock the value of video, a rapidly-evolving digital media and data asset. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ustream provides cloud-based video streaming to enterprises…
Oracle Launches EMEA Recruitment Drive To Add 1,400 New Cloud Sales Professionals
Oracle has announced a Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)recruitment drive to hire 1,400 new cloud sales professionals who will play a vital role in fuelling the growth of the company’s cloud business throughout the region. The new roles will be based in six locations: Amsterdam (The Netherlands); Cairo and Dubai (Middle East); Dublin (Ireland);…
Connecting the next 1 billion:Microsoft Launches Fund to improve Internet Access in Developing Countries.
The need to connect the next 1 billion people to the internet is growing as many organisations like Facebook and now Microsoft are developing initiatives and strategies to connect under served and developing countries around the world. Recently,Microsoft launched a fund to improve access to affordable Internet in under-served markets as a part of the company’s Affordable…
Oracle announces latest products across the 3 Layers of Cloud at the Oracle Open World 2015
As the Oracle Open World 2015 enters into its second day, Oracle has announced several products across the three layers of the Cloud: Software as a service(Saas),Platform as a service(Paas) and Infrastructure as a service. Further enhancing its digital business platform for the enterprise and the cloud, Oracle outlined new innovations across the Oracle Fusion…
Oracle and Intel team up to Empower Businesses and Enterprises with latest Big Data and Cloud Solutions ahead of IBM.
The whole idea of new technologies and trends like Big Data, Cloud and also internet of things is to help enterprises focus more on fast, innovative ways to satisfy their customers, increase their performance, income and become more innovation making the enterprise a leader in their niche. All of these can only be achieved…
Introducing TECNO WinPad 10 Powered by Intel and Microsoft
The Tecno WinPad 10 is the newest from Tecno to offer all the comfort you desire from your smart device. It easily transitions from a tablet to a PC whenever you require, giving you the best functionality a tablet can give.The…
Oracle Executive Chairman,Larry Ellison and Intel CEO,Brian Krzanich for Keynote Presentations at Oracle Openworld 2015(October 25-29,San Francisco)
Larry Ellison will announce a broad set of new products and highlight why integrated cloud will deliver the most innovative and cost-effective benefits to customers.Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, along with some special guests, will explore these opportunities and challenges, share the innovative solutions Intel and our partners are creating to address them, and show how…
Google is looking to hire Developer Relations Ecosystem Program Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
Google is looking to hire a Developer Relations Ecosystem Program Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Primary Location: Lagos Nigeria. Job type:Full time As a Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating…
Oracle Expands Operation in Nigeria,Positions for more Opportunities in Africa
PIX:L-R: Alfonso Di Ianni, Oracle Senior Vice President, ECEMEA;Orla Nichorcora, Oracle Senior Director, Business Development, ECEMEA; Adebayo Sanni, Oracle Nigeria Country Director; and Janusz Naklicki, Oracle Vice President: Technology, AFTA Cluster at the Oracle West African headquarters office opening in Lagos. Join Oracle and Oracle Partners Globally and learn the latest in Big Data,Cloud,Engineered Systems,Internet of…
International Data Corporation(IDC) set to promote Internet of Things (IoT) in Africa
International Data Corporation(IDC) is set to promote Internet of Things (IoT) in Africa with the recent announcement that its ‘Internet of Things Roadshow’ will be visiting South African shores in February 2016, with the country’s inaugural event set to take place at the Radission Blu hotel in Johannesburg. Providing a perfect platform for South Africa’s…
Latest in Big Data,Cloud,Engineered Systems,all at Oracle OpenWorld 2015 Conference (October 25-29)
Oracle OpenWorld is an annual Oracle convention for business decision-makers, IT management, and line-of-business end users.It is the world’s largest conference for Oracle customers and technologists, Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco attracted some 60,000 visitors in 2014 and an additional 7 million were expected to follow the event online. In 2014, the convention program included…
IrokoTV,Jobberman,Konga make the List of The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 in Africa
Just few minutes ago via twitter,Saul Singer,Co-author of Start-Up Nation,twitted about The World’s Top 10 most innovative companies of 2015 in Africa compiled by Fast Company. Interestingly,Konga,IrokoTV and Jobberman are among these innovative companies from Africa.It’s something to be excited about.Truly,these companies deserve this mention following their progressive growth in the Nigerian…
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 in 190 Countries
Microsoft Corp today releases windows 10 as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets.According to Microsoft, Windows 10 includes innovations such as Cortana, an Xbox app and Microsoft Edge for a familiar, yet more personal and productive, experience. The most secure Windows ever, Windows 10 is delivered as a service and kept automatically…
Orange launches 2015 Developer Challenge in Africa and the Middle East,releases its SMS API
To coincide with the release of its SMS APIs in five new countries (Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Niger, Senegal), Orange is launching its largest international developer challenge to date – across 13 countries – aiming to spur and nurture the creation of unique and local services for Africa and the Middle East from the growing entrepreneurial base…
Facebook Opens First Office in Africa
Nice to know that Facebook has finally opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help businesses connect with people and grow locally and regionally. Based in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg,Facebook’s newest business office will be headed by Ogilvy veteran, Nunu Ntshingila, the company’s new Head of Africa. Facebook is already an important…
Intel,the Connected World and African Start-Ups
For the past 8 months that I had to relocate to the US from Nigeria,its been the beginning of an ongoing process of understanding why some countries around the world make great progresses while others continuously depend on them.As one who is keen and involved in the startup ecosystem in Africa,It is a time to start connecting…
Oracle Announces Annual Partner Network Kickoff
Oracle will host its annual Oracle Partner Network global kickoff event on June 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. PT. The live,online event will provide partners with the strategies and information they need to embrace the cloud and profit with Oracle. Partners can register to participate in the webcast here. For more than a decade, Oracle…
Intel Reaffirms Commitment to Education in Africa during EduNet 2014 Conference
Intel Corporation has restated commitment to modern teaching and learning techniques with investment in electronic educational resources to encourage the youths get access to quality education in a pleasant manner. The company announced this at the 4th Edition of the Education Network Conference 2014 (EduNet) tagged “Fostering Technology Entrepreneurship in Nigerian Universities, “held at the…