NiRA Urges Adoption of dot ng

By Michael Abimboye Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has urged the Nigerian internet community to adopt the nation’s country code top level domain, .ng . Speaking at recent function in Lagos, NiRA’s president, Mary Uduma, said the country stands to

Two Perspectives That Will Change Your View of Start-ups

If you own a business start-up or plan to set up one soon, there is a good chance you have come across this statement: “Over 70 percent of businesses do not survive the first two years.” Start-ups are challenging, and

Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less Than 6% of Traffic; Expected to Grow Faster Than in Any Other Region – Report

Sandvine, a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today released its Internet traffic trends report, entitled “Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013”, based on data from a selection of Sandvine’s 250-plus service provider customers spanning

Cyber Security: Policing Unmarked Borders (1)

One of the contents I like to throw into discussions about the cyber world is my regrets of a late initiation into cyber space. Knowing the endless capacity of the Internet today, I have often dearly rued my late admission.

New Technology Powers in-flight Phone Calls and SMS

Gogo, the global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has unveiled its new Text & Talk technology. The new technology uses Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi system to allow passengers to send text messages and

Passnownow: Turning Cell Phones into Mobile Classrooms

All over the world in recent times, teaching and learning have overly gone beyond the orthodox classroom settings. Tech-savvy teachers and students are taking full advantage of technology both within and outside the school. Besides that technology expands course offerings,

JobMe: Providing Succour to the Unemployed

Unemployment is still a challenge Nigeria is facing; however, there are several organisations that are taking advantage of the problem by proffering means to ameliorating this through linking job-seekers with employers of labour. Right now, in the online space, there

Arppy – Faith-based App Launched in Lagos

A Lagos-based IT firm, Phoster Solutions has created a free app, ARPPY, to enhance church communications and multiply church growth without stress. The app, according to the firm, was created to enable church management establish and maintain personal contact with

Firstbank Launches e-Commerce Platform

First Bank Plc has partnered 3AL Limited for a portal to provide various services including retail, insurance products and e-ticketing solutions. The portal, www.3al.com is, according to First Bank, Nigeria’s first social commerce channel which has social media and e-Commerce

Social Enterprises and New Media

Last weekend, Twitter and Facebook went abuzz for a creditable social cause. Courtesy of a non-governmental organisation, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), the issue of “constitutionalism and the rule of law in Africa” became the subject of

Owen Corporation Launches Career Software Pathevo in Nigeria

US-based Owen Software Company has introduced Pathevo, an education and career planning software solution in Nigeria. The software assists those in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and career on aspects of information and decision making. At the launching

Main One Gets Loan Facility; To Build Data Centre

Main One Cable Company, a communications services company with submarine cable from Portugal to West Africa, has signed $100 million re-financing facility agreement with four Nigerian banks. It has also announced its intention to complete a $25 million data centre

CBN Governor Delivers Keynote Address at Connect Nigeria e-Business Fair

Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Saturday 26th October, delivered a keynote address at Nigeria’s first e-business fair, organised by Connectnigeria.com. The CBN Governor’s address, titled “Importance of a Cashless Society to Economic Growth

New Technology Lets You See 270 Degrees Movies in Cinemas

A new technology has been developed by CGV cinemas in South Korea to let people see 270 degrees movie – or a movie on the main screen and on the two side walls. The ultra-wide technology, according to reports, provides

5 Minutes with Google

During the 2013 e-Business Fair held at the Orchid Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Connect Nigeria caught up with Kaosiso Anaekwe, a representative of Google Business Group in Nigeria. He shares insights on how businesses can benefit from using Google

Samsung Brings Smart Africa Tour to Lagos

Samsung will be holding its Smart Africa exhibition in Lagos, November 2, to showcase its innovative products and technologies. According to Samsung, the exhibition will assist with rewarding and inspiring consumers in communities they operate around Africa. At a press

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