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  • Innovative Technologies for Development Foundation Launches Ebola Prevention App
    Gadgets/Apps

    Innovative Technologies for Development Foundation Launches Ebola Prevention App

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 26, 2014June 20, 2015

    Editor’s Note: As several efforts are constantly needed to combat the spread of Ebola in West Africa,the Innovative Technologies for Development Foundation Nigeria has launched this App to help educate more people and also prevent the spread of this deadly scourge. Akinmade Akintoye, CTO of CloudWare Technologies contributes this article:     The visit of…

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  • News/Articles

    Cloud Computing and Emerging Markets

    ByNick Rojas September 23, 2014June 20, 2015

      Cloud computing is an umbrella term used to describe a group of technologies. Unlike previous computer technologies that relied on decentralized, essentially independent computers and software, cloud computing unifies resources through web-based applications and tools, storing data and software alike in a remote server.   Cloud computing potentially allows computers or smartphones to be…

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  • Startups

    TLcom achieves second profitable African exit of the year

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 19, 2014June 20, 2015

      Venture capital firm TLcom Capital recently announced the sale of virtual identity solutions provider for mobile operators Movirtu to global mobile communications leader Blackberry, in TLcom’s second profitable exit in Africa this year. The sale sees TLcom achieve a cash on cash return in excess of two times its initial investment in Movirtu made…

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  • Tony Elumelu:Heirs Holdings Set to Generate at least a Quarter of Nigeria’s Power Consumption needs in the next Five years
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    Tony Elumelu:Heirs Holdings Set to Generate at least a Quarter of Nigeria’s Power Consumption needs in the next Five years

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 12, 2014June 20, 2015

        Lack of Power is a major challenge to the growth of businesses and to the survival of a people in Africa especially Nigeria-one of the largest countries and economy in Africa.The Power Africa initaitive being facilitated by the US Government is an initiative to double the number of people with access to power…

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  • News/Articles | Startups

    Mimecast expands into Africa through Grove Group

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 12, 2014June 20, 2015

      Six of the ten fastest growing world economies are African, and the International Data Corporation (IDC) expects overall IT spending in Africa to total $33.4 billion over the next five years. In fact, according to the IDC one third of all Kenyan enterprises view the implementation and expansion of cloud capabilities as a key…

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  • News/Articles

    The World is Facing a Global Job Crisis

    ByRidwan Olalere September 12, 2014June 20, 2015

    Labour and employment in Nigeria maybe facing its toughest challenge yet soon. This is in-line with a World Bank warning. The world is facing a global jobs crisis that is hurting the chances of reigniting economic growth, and there is no magic bullet to solve the problem, the World Bank warned on Tuesday. In a…

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  • Philips and the University of Johannesburg inaugurate high-tech Medical Simulation Lab to support clinical education and training
    News/Articles | Startups

    Philips and the University of Johannesburg inaugurate high-tech Medical Simulation Lab to support clinical education and training

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 6, 2014June 20, 2015

        Just recently,Royal Philips in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg  inaugurated a state-of-the-art medical training simulation lab on the University premises during the Johannesburg stopover of Philips’ fifth consecutive pan-African Cairo to Cape Town roadshow. This pioneering project will contribute to the hands-on training of medical students in South Africa by providing accurate simulations…

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  • Funke Opeke MainOne CEO Joins strategic Global Discussion on Internet Governance at IGF 2014
    Events

    Funke Opeke MainOne CEO Joins strategic Global Discussion on Internet Governance at IGF 2014

    ByKenneth Omeruo September 4, 2014June 20, 2015

        The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MainOne-a leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa, Funke Opeke, joined global policy makers, international organizations and other global internet stakeholders in Istanbul, Turkey this week to discuss “Policies Enabling Access, Growth and Development on the Internet”. The 9th Annual…

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  • Anzisha Prize for Innovative Young African Entrepreneurs Announces 2014 Finalists
    News/Articles | Startups

    Anzisha Prize for Innovative Young African Entrepreneurs Announces 2014 Finalists

    ByKenneth Omeruo August 26, 2014June 20, 2015

        African Leadership Academy and The MasterCard Foundation are delighted to announce the 2014 Anzisha Prize finalists., which shows strong growth in entrepreneurship activity amongst youth in West Africa. Five young women are among the 12 finalists in the running for the $75,000 prize money that will be awarded on 23 September 2014, and…

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  • Truppr-An App for Sports and Fitness Lovers is launched.
    Gadgets/Apps | Startups

    Truppr-An App for Sports and Fitness Lovers is launched.

    ByKenneth Omeruo August 26, 2014June 20, 2015

        The Co-creation Hub’s (CcHub) CEO and Co-founder, Bosun Tijani recently launched a sports and fitness app called Truppr, an app which aims to simplify and make fitness an attractive lifestyle. Truppr is a social tool that connects people, irrespective of their current lifestyle and shape, with physical activities and teammates in cities across the…

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  • Events

    High Tech Women Centre for Nigerian Women and Youths Holds 2014 Women ICT Summit (WITS)

    ByKenneth Omeruo August 14, 2014June 20, 2015

        -The organisation marks her 10th year anniversary, holds 2014 Summit in Nigeria, US and the UK. With the Theme: “Women and National Security: Utilizing ICT for Community Policing and Self Actualisation.   Following the great need in our society to empower the Nigerian Women and the Youths using Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs),…

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  • TECNO Mobile Unveils Phantom Z Smartphones In Nigeria
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    TECNO Mobile Unveils Phantom Z Smartphones In Nigeria

    ByKenneth Omeruo August 6, 2014June 20, 2015

      TECNO Mobile a brand under TRANSSION Holdings, has made a bold step of market dominance in Smartphone technology within Africa with the unveiling of the phone tipped for the Smartphone of the year – Phantom Z. The event which took centre stage at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel elicited excitement from consumers as 10 lucky…

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  • Events

    Etisalat and ThistlePraxis Consulting hold Leadership Session on ICT for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

    ByKenneth Omeruo July 30, 2014June 20, 2015

      We have been invited to take part in this year’s thought Leadership Breakfast Session on Sustainable Development with the theme: ICT for Sustainable Development: Aligning Challenges with Potentials. The event which is in her 5th year is being hosted by Etisalat Nigeria and ThistlePraxis Consulting.Some of the Speakers at this 3-hour meet-up include:Mr Odo…

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  • Events

    Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation(CTO) Forum 2014 Holds in Bangladesh.

    ByKenneth Omeruo July 27, 2014June 20, 2015

        The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation Forum 2014 will take place from the 8 – 10 September 2014, at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Forum is the premier ICT conference of the Commonwealth drawing high level participation from ICT ministries, regulators and operators from across the Commonwealth and beyond and is…

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  • Nigeria Becomes Country Partner for GITEX 2014
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    Nigeria Becomes Country Partner for GITEX 2014

    ByKenneth Omeruo July 26, 2014June 20, 2015

      Nigeria’s recent economic outlook is earning her choice positions in the global arena. As the largest economy in Africa, there has been a marked increase in foreign investment into the country. Information and Communications Technology is growing at a great speed fostering Technology Entrepreneurship and building the Nigeria Start-Up Ecosystem. This year ,Nigeria is…

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  • News/Articles | Startups

    Start-Up Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

    ByKenneth Omeruo June 16, 2014June 20, 2015

      This article was first published on the Seed Stars World Blog       The story of Nigeria’s economic revolution is gradually unfolding as Nigeria recently becomes the largest economy in Africa and the 24th biggest economy in the world. It is very surprising and in fact unique to see a lot of foreign…

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  • Intel Reaffirms Commitment to Education in Africa during EduNet 2014 Conference
    Tech Brands

    Intel Reaffirms Commitment to Education in Africa during EduNet 2014 Conference

    ByKenneth Omeruo June 6, 2014June 20, 2015

      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…

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  • Austin Okere,Founder/CEO Computer Warehouse Group Speaks on Building a Global Business in an Emerging Economy at the Columbia Business School.
    Tech Brands

    Austin Okere,Founder/CEO Computer Warehouse Group Speaks on Building a Global Business in an Emerging Economy at the Columbia Business School.

    ByKenneth Omeruo April 9, 2014June 20, 2015

      The Founder/CEO Computer Warehouse Group Plc, and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Columbia Business School (CBS), New York, Austin Okere, will be presenting a workshop titled:From Cradle to listing in an Emerging Economy, the CWG Experience on April 15th at Columbia Business School,New York. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of crafting a coherent long-term…

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  • Events | Gadgets/Apps

    Slot Celebrates 15 Years with Fun and Great Reward for her Customers in Nigeria

    ByKenneth Omeruo April 7, 2014June 20, 2015

      In an unstructured Technology market like Nigeria,we are seeing several businesses coming out very successful in distribution and sales of tech products.One of such success stories is from Slot Systems limited popularly called Slot, a leading company in the distribution and sale of original mobile Phones and devices in Nigeria who celebrated her 15…

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  • Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Visits Nigeria
    Tech Brands

    Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Visits Nigeria

    ByKenneth Omeruo February 28, 2014June 20, 2015

      We bring to you this exciting report that MTN Nigeria,a leading Telecommunications company in Nigeria is set to bring Steve Wozniak,who co-founded Apple, the most valuable company in the world with late Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne. Steve Woznaik will be speaking at the MTN Leadership Seminar in Nigeria between March 4 and 5…

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  • NOKIA Releases Android Phones, Is this a comeback for the brand?
    Gadgets/Apps

    NOKIA Releases Android Phones, Is this a comeback for the brand?

    ByKenneth Omeruo February 25, 2014June 20, 2015

      Nokia recently announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the release of her 3 Android powered smartphones under the Nokia X series. Analysts are beginning to say that this long awaited move might be a comeback for the Nokia brand. It is interesting to note that few years ago especially in emerging markets…

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  • Gadgets/Apps | News/Articles

    The Attitude of TECNO Phones and its Growing Brand Value in Nigeria Mobile Market

    ByKenneth Omeruo January 10, 2014June 20, 2015

      Sometime ago I wrote about the economic importance of Smartphones in Nigeria and the TECNO brand, and right now it is obvious that TECNO has become a top selling phone brand in Nigeria and has  also added in no small way to her brand value in the Nigeria mobile devices market. What has helped…

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  • Major Tech Trends of 2013 and how they shaped the Technology Ecosystem in Nigeria.
    News/Articles

    Major Tech Trends of 2013 and how they shaped the Technology Ecosystem in Nigeria.

    ByKenneth Omeruo December 30, 2013June 20, 2015

        As 2013 winds up, this is the time to take stock of what has happened in the technology ecosystem in Nigeria and how they have affected the industry over the last 12 months. I would say that the year started on a very high note and we anticipated that it would be a…

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  • TECNO Rewards Nigerians with  TECNO Live Smart Watch and Win Promo
    Gadgets/Apps | News/Articles

    TECNO Rewards Nigerians with TECNO Live Smart Watch and Win Promo

    ByKenneth Omeruo December 23, 2013June 20, 2015

            TECNO Mobile recently released a set of smart hi-tech devices popularly known as the Smart Family. The Smart family members include the amazing Phantom AIII, the portable Phantom Pad mini, the unique M7, the solid P5, the beautiful M5, and the super-fast Phantom A+. These devices are the latest in town…

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  • Gadgets/Apps

    TECNO Deepens SmartPhone Penetration in Africa with New Device-The Phantom A111

    ByKenneth Omeruo December 2, 2013June 20, 2015

      Mobile phone Company, TECNO Mobile looking to further deepen smartphone penetration and expand its market share in Nigeria, with the launch of the latest addition smartphone to its phantom family, the Phantom AIII. The highly anticipated smartphone was formally launched to the public at an elaborate ceremony in Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. Speaking…

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  • News/Articles

    TECNO Webisode 1: The Super-Fast Speed Phenomenon

    ByKenneth Omeruo November 29, 2013June 20, 2015

      Recently TECNO Mobile launched a campaign called Live Smart that introduces innovative products in the mobile device market in Africa. This is basically aimed at making the users of these devices work and live smart in today’s world of global competitiveness where being smart should be a way of life. Few days ago, the…

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  • Events | News/Articles

    TECNO MOBILE showcases its Latest Innovative Mobile Devices at the West African Information and Communications Technology Congress and Exhibition (WAFICT 2013)

    ByKenneth Omeruo November 12, 2013June 20, 2015

        At the 5th West African Information and Communications Technology Congress and Exhibition (WAFCIT) organized by Africa’s foremost ICT Magazine, IT & Telecom Digest, stakeholders in the ICT and Telecom sectors from the region gathered for two days to discuss impediments to digital dividends in West Africa under the theme: “Bringing Digital Dividends to West…

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  • News/Articles

    TECNO Launches the TECNO SMART FAMILY Campaign to make Consumers Live Smart.

    ByKenneth Omeruo November 5, 2013June 20, 2015

        I can clearly see that this is going to be one of the greatest campaign from a Mobile Phone company in the region, it promises to make you work and live Smart, set to reward your engagement with the brand and introduces you into the TECNO Smart Family so you could have a…

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  • Application-Engineered Systems for Data Center Harmony By: Tom Pegrume, Vice President Oracle Hardware Middle East and Africa
    Tech Brands

    Application-Engineered Systems for Data Center Harmony By: Tom Pegrume, Vice President Oracle Hardware Middle East and Africa

    ByKenneth Omeruo October 30, 2013June 20, 2015

          Editor’s note:Oracle held a Storage Innovation Summit in Lagos Nigeria yesterday,Tom Pegrume, Vice President Oracle Hardware Middle East and Africa gave this insight in the article below:   The price of running modern data centers is quickly rising. The astonishing amount of data that companies collect today coupled with a mounting need…

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  • ZINOX Launches the Z-PAD sets ground for more Digital Empowerment for Nigerians
    Gadgets/Apps | Tech Brands

    ZINOX Launches the Z-PAD sets ground for more Digital Empowerment for Nigerians

    ByKenneth Omeruo October 20, 2013June 20, 2015

      It was an excitement as Zinox Technologies Limited, manufacturers of Nigeria’s First Internationally Certified Branded Computers  and a leading African technology company has made an emphatic technology statement with the listing of its range of tablets for launch in November, 2013. Targeted at the growing mobile work force, the Z-PAD range of tablets will…

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