Technology

Canon Redefines Photography in Nigeria with new Innovative Products

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), leaders in imaging solutions, has redefines the act of photography in Nigeria with the introduction of new innovative prouducts that the results of customer feedback. The products which were presented to the technology writers in Lagos, South West Nigeria at a media launch refines photograpy and, according to the […]

Read More
Technology

Ericsson Study Unveils the Future of Augmented Reality in Gaming

In the new Ericsson ConsumerLab report, Ready, steady, game! , 67 percent of gamers say they will increase their Augmented Reality (AR) usage in the next five years. The increasing popularity of video games is driven by the growth of mobile gaming, and now makes up 26 percent of all media consumption hours. The report […]

Read More
Business

Failed Tech: Boeing Grounds Entire Global Fleet of Max 737 8s & 9s

Boeing has grounded the entire fleet of 737 MAX 8s and 9s following the recent Ethiopian airlines crash which killed all 157 aboard. This decision by Boeing came just moments after President Donald Trump announced an emergency order to ban the airlines in US airspace. In a statement, the company stated that it had temporarily […]

Read More
Financial

Artificial Intelligence Systems Spending to Hit $35.8b in 2019

Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) systems is forecast to reach $35.8 billion in 2019, an increase of 44.0% over the amount spent in 2018. With industries investing aggressively in projects that utilize AI software capabilities, the International Data Corporation (IDC) global Semiannual Artificial Intelligence Systems Spending Guide expects spending on AI systems will more […]

Read More
Technology

Microsoft Opens First Data Centres in Africa

Microsoft has opened its first data centres in Africa, becoming the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent. Microsoft has announced the opening of its first data centres in Africa, becoming the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent. “Microsoft Azure is now […]

Read More
Technology

Nigeria’s NINE Appointed Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Regional Partner

NINE,(Network of Incubators & Innovators in Nigeria) has been selected as regional partner for Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI). NINE, is a network of Business/Technology Incubators, Accelerators, Innovation Centers, other organisations and individuals that support the development and growth of innovation, start-ups and SMEs in Nigeria. It is also a […]

Read More
Technology

Danbatta Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration to Rid Nigeria of Electronic Waste

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has called on all stakeholders in the telecom and tangential sectors, including operatives of agencies in the security governance sector to collaborate and rid Nigeria of electronic waste (e-Waste) which includes irreparable and obsolete devices. Citing a […]

Read More
Technology

Africa Bright Digital Future Spurs Demand for VSAT Satellite Services

The arrival of HTS (high-throughput satellite) in Africa, the demand for VSAT satellite services is on the increase and remains critical to unlocking connectivity on the continent where over 70% still remain unconnected. This sentiment was also evident at the Mobile World Congress 2019 last week where Intelsat made clear that delivering on the promise […]

Read More
Technology

MTN, Huawei Extend Innovation Agreement

MTN and Huawei have signed a business innovation memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing to bring more digital services to African businesses and consumers. In a joint statement, the companies said the signing of the MOU is an important part of their strategic working partnership, which spans 17 years. In terms of the memorandum, both parties […]

Read More
E-Commerce

Uber Upgrades Injury Protection for Nigeria’s Driver-Partners

Uber said it has extended its Partner Injury Protection cover for driver-partners to include a daily payment benefit. According to a statement by the firm, since 2017, Uber driver-partners and riders in Nigeria have been protected on the road. It said with the new update, driver-partners in Nigeria would now have more peace of mind […]

Read More