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3 Unilag Students Win Google App Development Contest

From Technology Africa News Three University of Lagos (UNILAG) students, have won the Google Apps Developer Challenge for the Enterprise/Small Business Solutions group in sub-Saharan Africa. The...

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BRT Lagoon Broadcast by Nigeria’s FRSC on Twitter is Hoax

From Technology Africa News Lagos FRSC Sector Leader Akpabio has actually unconditionally refuted there is a BRT bus crash as FRSC DELIVERS LAGOS BRT INTO LAGOS LAGOON on twitter. The updates was...

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Nigeria’s Sambo Arrives London For International Investors Council

From Technology Africa News Vice President of state Namadi Sambo arrived in London on Wednesday ahead of the 13th conference of the Honorary International Investors Council. The conference which occurs...

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Nigeria: Four killed as 31 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Maiduguri

From Technology Africa News The Joint Task Pressure in Maiduguri the Borno state funds states 3 members of the Boko Haram insurgents and one soldier were eliminated in a gun battle between the...

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Nigeria’s Atiku’s University Gets N17m Grant from Google

From Technology Africa News The United states College of Nigeria (AUN), Yola owned by Nigerian former Vice President Atiku, has actually been supported by Google as one of the Planet’s leading...

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First Apple iStore Opens In Ikeja Mall Lagos, Nigeria

From Technology Africa News The authorised Apple reseller in Nigeria, iStore has really finished systems to give free training to consumers on Apple items and software application. The Executive...

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Microscale Embedded Ltd Partners With Air Force Institute of Technology...

From Technology Africa News A Seminar on Embedded System Application was presented at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna on the 29th Nov, 2012. The Seminar included slide presentation...

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Nigeria’s Top 5: General Google Searches (Boko Haram in Top 3)

From Technology Africa News What were the best subject matters looked for by Web individuals’ fingertips this previous year? Google has actually raised the drape on a few of them, in a look back at the...

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Nigeria’s Top 5: People Google Searches (Whitney Houston and Victor Moses in...

From Technology Africa News Just what were the most popular topics sought by Internet users’ fingertips this previous year? Google has lifted the curtain on a few of them, in a look back at the leading...

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Nigeria’s Top 5: Nigerian Musicians (Mercy Johnson leads the pack, Ini Edo...

From Technology Africa News Exactly what were the most popular subject matters sought by Web users’ fingertips this previous year? Google has actually lifted the drape on a few of them, in a look back...

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Ghana Top Online Searches 2012: General, People, What is and Football

From Technology Africa News Just what were the best subject matters found by Web individuals’ fingertips this past year? Google has actually lifted the drape on a few of them, in an appearance back at...

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PhotoNews: Nigerian National Sports Festival, Eko 2012

From Technology Africa News Here are the photos of the event:    Alex Technology PhotoNews: Nigerian National Sports Festival, Eko 2012

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Techlaunchpad Video- Minister for Communications Technology Calls on IT /...

From Technology Africa News   How to Apply Eligible individuals and companies are encouraged to apply The deadline for applications for the first round is FEB 24th 2013 Late applications will not be...

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NCC Guarantees improved Telecoms Service in 2013

From Technology Africa News THE Nigerian Communications Percentage (NCC) has guaranteed the country of improved telecommunications solutions in 2013, worrying that there will be adequate tracking and...

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Firm predicts upsurge in eCommerce activities in Nigeria in 2013

From Technology Africa News LEADING online-retailer in Nigeria, Jumia.com, has projected a geometric progression in the growth of eCommerce activities in the country in 2013. Jumia.com said the...

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Event: Social Media Week, Lagos 2013

From Technology Africa News February 2013 will mark the first time Social Media Week takes place on the continent of Africa! Social Media Week Lagos brings together thought leaders, creatives,...

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Why FG decided to invest pension fund in electricity generation

From Technology Africa News The Federal Government is planning to use a fraction of the pension fund to build new power plants in order to boost electricity generation and supply in the country. The...

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Business: Nigerian FG invites bids for oil contracts

From Technology Africa News Africa’s top oil producer Nigeria has opened a tender process to sell its oil via multi-billion dollar annual term contracts beginning in June, an official notice showed....

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Court Sentences 6 Persons For Attempt To Vandalise Communication Installation

From Technology Africa News An Abuja Senior Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced six persons to jail for attempting to vandalise communication installation in Maitama, Abuja. The six, who were...

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Kate Henshaw becomes Samsung ambassador

From Technology Africa News Samsung Electronics West Africa has unveiled its 2013 brand ambassadors for its mobile division. Star actress, Kate Henshaw, has joined music star, Banky W, as Samsung’s...

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Wizkid and Banky W’s Twitter War?

From Technology Africa News Banky W’s love concert held at the Civic center and despite their alleged split (resulting from his absence on Banky’s album, setting up his own record label, indirect...

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Africa’s first Social Media Week opens in Lagos

From Technology Africa News February 2013 will mark the first time Social Media Week takes place on the continent of Africa! Social Media Week Lagos brings together thought leaders, creatives,...

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Social Media Week Lagos Global Update: Day 2

From Technology Africa News With the enormous success of #SMWLagos Day 1, We believe it is vital to keep you and your audience informed as regards the daily event schedule and other important details...

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Goldie Harvey’s twitter account Hacked and Stolen!

From Technology Africa News Why won’t they let Goldie rest in peace? The star seems to be more controversial from the great beyond than when she was alive and well. And it keeps getting more colourful....

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Why Nigeria’s Dr SID Un-followed Everyone On Twitter!

From Technology Africa News Is this really correct? See for your self! The musician who lately lost his dad, a much loved Nollywood star, Justus Esiri chooses to un-follow every of his twitter...

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385 Osun State Senior Secondary Students Get Computer Tablets from the...

From Technology Africa News In its resolve to take public education to a greater heights in the state, the government of the State of Osun has commenced the distribution of the Computer Tablets of...

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Challenges and Opportunities in the Growing Nigerian Broadcasting Market for...

From Technology Africa News   Throughout sub-Saharan Africa there are numerous examples of industries that have undergone a period of deregulation and privatisation having previously been...

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Tweet War Between Eva Alordiah and Ugo of 3UD Management

From Technology Africa News Five months after parting company with Trybes Records, it looks like rapper Eva Alordiah is set to part ways her  new management company 3UD. Ugo of 3UD is  demanding that...

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Nokia Research Centre Lagos is Looking For You!

From Technology Africa News Do YOU own a smartphone? Nokia is LOOKING for you. Send an e-Mail to NRC_Africa@nokiamail.comAlex Technology Nokia Research Centre Lagos is Looking For You!

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Glo Nigeria Launches New Postpaid Product, Infinitiser, Offers FREE Calls 24/7

From Technology Africa News A new revolutionary post-paid product tagged Infinitiser launched by Globacom on Tuesday has offered subscribers a rare opportunity to make free 24-hour calls to the 26...

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Africa’s Mobile Money Forum 2012 – South Africa

This unique event will showcase the evolution of mobile lifeline services and applications in Africa, enabling you to define your opportunities from the intersection of mobile money, mobile health and...

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Nigerian FG pledges to boost investment in ICT

The country’s ICT sector is specified for a big improvement as the Federal Federal government has actually vowed that the financial investment profile of the sector should be offered fresh fillip so...

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Telecom Companies Must Aid To Regulate Mobile Money –Globacom Nigeria

Nigeria’s Globacom is urging the federal government to look at the role of telecom operators in aiding to regulate the mobile funds subsector. At a current workshop entitled “Nigeria Transiting to a...

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How Aso Rock Monitored The US Election

After his formal visit to Jigawa State yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan went back to Aso Rock at concerning 4pm with a light schedule for the remainder of the evening. Leading on his thoughts was...

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Nigeria: Faces of the 4 Teenagers who invented a Urine Powered Generator

Potentially one of the more unanticipated products at Maker Faire Africa this year in Lagos is a pee powered generator, developed by four ladies. The ladies are Duro-Aina Adebola (14), Akindele Abiola...

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”Bachelor” Music Video by D’banj – a review

Since his split with Don Jazzy, D’banj has woken up everyday to meet a world that challenges him to prove his name; that he is still the entertainer; the extremely talented D’banj we once used to know....

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Microsoft Windows 8 Launches in Nigeria

As the world today goes mobile, so are people living in it also seriously going mobile. Not again do people have to wait until they get to their offices before getting jobs done. Reports are now...

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Minister launches students PC ownership scheme in Nigeria

The Honorable  Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson at the weekend  launched the students PC ownership scheme with the theme “promoting increased access and utilization of ICTs in...

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Lagos State Announced as First African City to Host Social Media Week

Lagos Joins 10 Cities Worldwide To Host Major Global Event in February 2013 & Invites Leaders In Nigeria And Around The World To Get Involved  Social Media Week Lagos (SMW Lagos) co-produced by...

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Facebook Lover Arraigned for Attempted Rape and Murder

A 26-year-old man, who allegedly pushed down his Facebook lover from a multi-storey building due to a disagreement over sex was Friday arraigned in Lagos. The accused, Arthur Obiora is facing a...

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NCC bans telecommunication operators from lotteries, promotions

Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday notified telecommunications agents against running drawings as well as offers. This is had in a declaration issued by Mr Tony Ojobo, the...

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Meet the First Nigerian on Facebook

  She says she is the First Nigerian on Facebook with proof, what do you think? We all know Ms Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo is controversial, popular and fierce, I think that’s a cracking combination to have...

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Popular Video: How Many Boyfriends Can a Nigerian Girl Have

This is a must watch, this doesn’t look real, but it sure is:

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Nigeria – Pastor Bakare under Fire (Private jets Saga)

RELIGIOUS leaders including the General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Musa Asake; Director of National Issues of CAN in charge of North West Zone, Rev. Haruna Karatu;...

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How 4G broadband will revolutionize business in Nigeria & African Countries

Mobile internet is truly taking off on a global basis at the moment. 4G is the latest generation of cellular wireless that is set to take Africa by storm. The fact that African countries are going to...

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African Actress, Nadia Buari Tweets about #Love

The sexy fair skinned Ghanaian actress seems to be all emotional of late, up to the extent of going all mushy mushy on Twitter. Nadia Buari is allegedly dating Nigeria’s Nollywood bad-boy Jim Iyke and...

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Instagram Proof: Nadia Buari & Jim Iyke Still In Love

Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke and beautiful Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari have proved to their fans that they are still very much in love dispelling the rumour making round that they’ve broken up. Also...

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Apple Buys Nigerian Entreprenuer Chinedu Echeruo’s Online Mapping Startup For...

This should come as great news to all entrepreneurs and those thinking of startups.Apple has acquired Nigerian Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’sHopStop.com, The Wall Street Journal’s publication,...

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Cyber Hackers Infiltrate Nigerian Army Computers

Cyber Hackers have infiltrated the intricate computer security systems of the army hq in the Federal Capital, Abuja and are using one of its email accounts to scam the general public into making...

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Wizkid Beats Davido

WizkId, Ayo Balogun has got every reason to beat his chest again, even going as far as calling everyone “broke” this time around with a bit of a smirk on his face is another feat that has been added to...

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