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Yale University Names Nigerians, Tokunboh Ishmael and Lai Yahaya, Among Its World Fellows for 2013
April 19, 2022
Prestigious American School, Yale University, has named two Nigerians Tokunboh Ishmael and Lai Yahaya in its world fellow for 2013 list. They were named with 14 others, for their outstanding career and achievement in recent times. According to Yale, Tokunboh Ishmael is the “co-founder and Managing Director of Alitheia Capital, a fund management and investment firm … Continue reading Yale University Names Nigerians, Tokunboh Ishmael and Lai Yahaya, Among Its World Fellows for 2013
MTN now offers Cloud Services in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
MTN has officially commenced cloud services in Nigeria, after adopting its Cloud Service Brokerage model in December of 2012. The telecommunications firm started a trial of its cloud pilot program in December, and are now going live with the service in Nigeria and Ghana. The service would be useful for SMEs deploying cloud technologies and would … Continue reading MTN now offers Cloud Services in Nigeria
By pagboga
NFF sacks Sylvanus Okpala
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NFF have given the sack letter to Super Eagles coaches, Sylvanus Okpala and Valere Hounandinouo as part of their plans to cut down expenses. NFF spokesman, Emeka Inyama said the Federation lacked funds to pay these coaches and have had to cut the bonus of the players. Inyama also mentioned that seven … Continue reading NFF sacks Sylvanus Okpala
By pagboga
“I want to live my dream and right now I’m losing out on that desire” Sunday Mba Laments
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles star forward, Sunday Mba, who is at the centre of a transfer saga between two Nigerian clubs, Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers, has expressed his displeasure over his inability to play competitive matches, several weeks after AFCON 2013. He has been training with Enugu Rangers, where he expects to play, but cannot, because … Continue reading “I want to live my dream and right now I’m losing out on that desire” Sunday Mba Laments
By pagboga
With $14.5 Million Grant, Google Advances Fight Against Human Trafficking
April 19, 2022
Google Giving, a section of Google responsible for its social contribution has announced a $3 million Global Impact Award to three organizations, Polaris Project, Liberty Asia, and La Strada International to fight Human Trafficking — in the US and around the world. The donation aimed at connecting several anti-human trafficking helplines, sums Google’s contributions to fighting Human Trafficking to $14.5 million. The organization … Continue reading With $14.5 Million Grant, Google Advances Fight Against Human Trafficking
On Facebook, GTBank Commences Social Banking
April 19, 2022
Foremost Nigerian financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc — GTBank, has once again raised the service bar for Nigerian financial institutions with the recent unveiling of its ‘Social Banking’ service on Facebook. The new offering which is the first of its kind by any Nigerian Bank allows the public to open GTBank accounts and get … Continue reading On Facebook, GTBank Commences Social Banking
Wennovation Hub Launches Business Plan Competition
April 19, 2022
Wennovation Hub continued its steady pace of planned growth with the addition of two new teams in the dawn of 2013: Ideacentric- a company that seeks to change the way we use our phones to work, and Raotech- the company that seeks to change the very definition of work, were the latest additions. Now, it … Continue reading Wennovation Hub Launches Business Plan Competition
By pagboga
How To: Accomplishing More with Less Time
April 19, 2022
By Kobe Eru Godwin A wise man once said that ‘it is better to work smart than toil, because in the end working smart saves time, energy, and greater forms of result are produced.’ New ideas and innovations spring up on a daily basis, due to the level of technology the world is exposed … Continue reading How To: Accomplishing More with Less Time
By kobe
Today Marks 40-Years, Since the First Call From A Mobile Phone Was Made
April 19, 2022
The mobile phone is 40 years today. 4 decades ago, the technology was introduced into the world, and today it has evolved from a glorified walkie-talkie to mini computers, or rather smartphones, having more power than computers made in 1973. Martin Cooper, 83, of Motorola, made the first call with the 1kg DynaTAC handset, in front … Continue reading Today Marks 40-Years, Since the First Call From A Mobile Phone Was Made
By pagboga
Sony Xperia Z Smartphone Launched in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Sony has launched its Xperia Z Smartphone in Nigeria, following its announcement in January and launch in Dubai — last month. The phone is powered by Android OS, has a 5″ Full HD 1080 pixel Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, the mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and a 13MP fast-capture camera. Speaking at the product launch, … Continue reading Sony Xperia Z Smartphone Launched in Nigeria
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Mobile Web West Africa 2013 ready to Storm Lagos, May 7 – 10
April 19, 2022
It was probably the best tech event the local ecosystem ever saw in 2012, local here being all of West Africa, when it comes to mobile web. And now another edition is here – Mobile Web West Africa 2013. OTEKBITS was at the center of it all last year, providing live coverage of the event … Continue reading Mobile Web West Africa 2013 ready to Storm Lagos, May 7 – 10
By pagboga
Events In Nigeria This Easter!
April 19, 2022
It’s Easter! Here are some of the top events in Nigeria this weekend. AY Live Famous comedian, AY, presents his stand up show, AY Live this Easter Sunday. It will feature several of his colleagues and musical performances from A-list acts. Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Date: March 31, 2013. Time: 6pm Ticket Prices: Regular … Continue reading Events In Nigeria This Easter!
Keys to Effective Succession Planning
April 19, 2022
By Kobe Eru Godwin Succession planning is a concept that most Africans don’t give much thought to. This is one major reason why companies don’t last; they often die right after their owners’ demise. Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing internal people with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in … Continue reading Keys to Effective Succession Planning
By kobe
For 2012, Mergers & Acquisitions in Nigeria Was Worth $7.4 Billion
April 19, 2022
Global Consulting Giant, KPMG, has said that Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) in Nigeria for 2012 was worth $7.415 billion. This included deals that involved foreign companies and local ones. It was 379% increase from 2011, when M & A in Nigeria was $1.548 billion. Most deals were in the oil sector, and KPMG’s report … Continue reading For 2012, Mergers & Acquisitions in Nigeria Was Worth $7.4 Billion
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Wins African Geology Competition
April 19, 2022
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has won the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Imperial Barrel Award, in which several African Universities participated. The university placed first with a 79.33% score, leaving second and third places to Helwan University, Egypt and the Federal University of Technology, Akure respectively. Nigerian universities that participated in the competition include Federal University of … Continue reading Nnamdi Azikiwe University Wins African Geology Competition
