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- 23 Oct 2022
Beta Computers Host NPC Census 2023 Task Force in Lagos
In compliance with the President’s Executive Order on local content adoption in all Federal government’s projects, a high powered delegation from the National Population Commission, NPC, at the…
- 5 Jan 2014
BBM for Android Beta Update Brings Voice, Channel support
A new version of Blackberry Messenger for Android is on its way, especially for beta tester. Beta test is part of tests for a computer product prior to commercial release. Beta testing, according to…
- 9 Jun 2008
Zinox, Omatek, Others at Borders of $500m Computer Market
Despite increased capacities by the four local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Nigeria is still at the outskirts of the over $500 million a year computer market. CommunicationsWeek…
- 14 Aug 2025
NITDA Reacts as Firm Petitions over Deployment of Fake PCs
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting indigenous technology operators, dismissing allegations that it encouraged the deployment of fake…
- 1 Sept 2016
NCS Urges FG To Patronize Local OEMs on 500,000 Laptops for Unemployed
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has urged the Federal Government to patronize local certified computer manufacturer organizations in their quest to buy 500,000 computers for the 500,000 unemployed…
- 7 Jul 2008
Itan Partners Mandriva Linux, Omatek, Zinox, others for OSPC
Information Technology Association of Nigeria (Itan), announced its partnership with Mandriva West Africa for Mandriva Linux (ML) an Open Source Operating and Application software on all the Personal…
- 14 Jul 2012
ITAN @ Dinner, Tasks CT Minister on Moving Industry Forward
The Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN) has listed job creation and capacity building, eGovernment and local content as some of the key ingredients to achieving the the…
- 16 Mar 2014
FG’s Irreverence 2% Tax on Mobile Phones, Others
The recent move by the federal government to impose two per cent tax on the values of mobile phones, computers, software, cameras, photocopiers, printing machines and CD players manufactured in…
- 4 Sept 2013
NITDA to Pursue Local Content Inclusion
National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) has restated its resolve to pursue the Nigeria’s IT Local Content inclusion, adoption and patronage of local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) by…
- 12 Oct 2018
Google Introduces Dual-regional Data Storage
Google Cloud's storage offering has been updated to give customers more control over where their data is stored, letting them store it in a dual-location. This was announced at the Google Cloud Next…
- 15 Jan 2020
Facebook Accelerator Startups in Nigeria Record Impressive Achievements
Startups participating in the second season of the Facebook Accelerator Programme have recorded significant achievements, including raising over $500,000 in committed investments and grants in just…
- 16 May 2014
Oracle Announces OpenStack Support for Oracle Linux, VM
Oracle on Thursday introduced a technology preview of an OpenStack® distribution that allows Oracle Linux and Oracle VM users to work with the open source cloud software. With the…
- 10 May 2010
Microsoft to Hold Imagine Cup National Finals
Microsoft Nigeria has announced 24th of May 2010 as the date for the national finals of the Imagine Cup Competition, a global competition open to students in tertiary institutions. Winners of the…
- 26 Oct 2009
Microsoft Launches Windows 7
Microsoft last week officially launched the Windows 7 which prior to launch had been given world wide publicity by its promoters as one solution that is capable of doing a whole lot of things when…
- 15 Mar 2010
Microsoft “Imagine Cup” Seeks ICT Talent
Microsoft Nigeria is actively encouraging schools and students across Nigeria to compete for a place in the final of the Imagine Cup, the world’s premiere student technology competition.…
- 20 Jun 2021
Former Alpha Beta MD Begs Court to Stop Tinubu from Controlling Firm
Mr. Dapo Apara, former managing director of Alpha Beta LLP, has filed a suit before a Lagos State High Court asking it to stop Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State, , from controlling the…
- 30 Aug 2013
Cyberoam Rolls Out Support for Companies on IPv6 Transition
Cyberoam has assured of trusted security solution for organizations transiting to IPv6 transition of “IPv6 Ready” Gold logo which certifies Cyberoam’s ability to identify and process IPv6…
- 23 Jun 2008
Has Intrigues Killed CANi?
The Computer for All Nigeria initiative (CANi) which past President Olusegun Obasanjo flagged off on July 6, 2006 with the target of delivering 500,000 personal computers (PCs) within one year to…
- 28 Jun 2017
Petya Ransomware: Sophos Assures Customers of Security
Sophos has assured its customers of adequate protection from the new Variant of Petya Ransomware, also known as Petrwrap/Petyawrap. “Sophos is responding to a new variant of the Petya ransomware…
- 31 Jul 2015
Over 14m Devices now Running Windows 10
Microsoft's brand-new Windows 10 operating system is now running on millions of computers and tablets around the world. Windows 10 is now running on over 14 million devices, Microsoft announced in a…
- 28 Jul 2026
66 Years On: Governor Soludo and the Quiet Digital Revolution Taking Root in Anambra
By Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Birthdays offer moments for celebration, reflection and gratitude. But for leaders, the more enduring measure of their journey is often not only found in the years they…
- 18 Dec 2019
LIRS Introduces e-Tax Platform
Lagos State Revenue Service (LIRS) has introduced an e-platform portal to make the process of tax payment easier and faster. This was made known by Mr. Ayodele Subair, chairman, LIRS, at a…
- 20 Feb 2020
Mintos Launches App for Investors
In response to the demands of clients and the rapidly growing industry of investing in loans, Mintos is expanding its range of services by launching a mobile application for Android and iOS. Mintos…
- 16 May 2021
Cloudflare Launches New Security Key-Based Replacement for CAPTCHA
Cloudflare, which you may know as a provider of DNS services or the company telling you why the website you clicked on won’t load, wants to replace the “madness” of CAPTCHAs across the web with an…
- 25 Jun 2015
IIBA-Nigeria, PwC Highlight Big Data Changing Business Analysts' Role
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), (Nigeria), and the PwC have reiterated the need for business analysts to acquire the right skills and develop the right approach to leverage…
- 16 Sept 2014
IBM Launches Watson Tool for Business Clients
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp is rolling out a cognitive tool powered by its Watson supercomputer that uses companies' internal data to answer questions about performance and efficiency,…