Articles by Igor Hobotov
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Tue, June 25th, 14:21 · Igor Hobotov
BlackBerry launches warranty education campaign in Nigeria
BlackBerry customers in Nigeria are to be educated on the company’s warranty process aimed at encouraging those who want to buy their devices to do so from authorised stores and outlets. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:55 · Igor Hobotov
Microsoft lures hackers with $150,000 Windows Bug Bounty Programme
Microsoft has announced it will be rewarding hackers that can find flaws in Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11 with cash prizes as high as US$50,000 through its Bug Bounty Program. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:14 · Igor Hobotov
We don’t regret selling LAGbook – Chidi and Chika Nwaogu
The Nigerian twins that launched the Ladies and Gentlemen Book (LAGBook) social networking site have told HumanIPO they do not regret selling the brand name to a Canadian entrepreneur for US$10,000 in January. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 11:27 · Igor Hobotov
CCK hikes broadcast licence fees
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has revised its prices for broadcasting frequencies, meaning broadcasters will be required to dig deeper into their pockets for licences. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 10:00 · Igor Hobotov
Nigerian Right of Way obstacles to broadband penetration reduced
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has announced her ministry in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Works has reviewed regulations on Federal Right of Way (RoW), which should bring down the cost of broadband rollout. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 09:38 · Igor Hobotov
Military bans satellite phones in northern Nigeria
The military has outlawed satellite phones in Borno state in northern Nigeria, in an attempt to make it difficult for members of the Boko Haram sect to communicate and coordinate attacks in the state. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 13:26 · Igor Hobotov
Tigo, Huawei partner for new smartphone product
Tanzanian network operator Tigo has partnered with Huawei to launch the Ascend Y300, running on the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean platform. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 13:05 · Igor Hobotov
Google recognises computer science scholars in Africa, Asia and Europe
Google has recognised 84 recipients of the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship and Google Scholarship for Students with Disabilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 10:43 · Igor Hobotov
GOtv goes live in Nakuru
Digital terrestrial television GOtv has launched in Nakuru, Kenya, giving residents an increased number of channels and enhanced picture and sound quality for an affordable price. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 15:01 · Igor Hobotov
Kenya welcomes another business listing site
A one month old online business listing site in Kenya is helping companies increase their visibility. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 13:45 · Igor Hobotov
Google offers free AdSense course
Google is offering a free 10 week online AdSense course to show new and more experienced users how to obtain extra funds as they get their websites off the ground. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 12:50 · Igor Hobotov
Mobile Monday Nigeria to hold first hackathon next week
The organisers of Mobile Monday Nigeria (MMN) are partnering with the Lagos state government and VConnect to hold their first hackathon on Monday June 24. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 12:07 · Igor Hobotov
GOtv increasing Ugandan presence
MultiChoice, through GOtv, is seeking to make inroads into the Ugandan digital television market by expanding outside of Kampala and Entebbe. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 10:40 · Igor Hobotov
Etisalat Nigeria claims to have taken 50 per cent of ported numbers
Chief operating officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Wael Ammar, has claimed the network has been the recipient of around half the subscribers who have switched networks in the six weeks since mobile number portability (MNP) was launched. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 09:10 · Igor Hobotov
Broadband penetration at centre of Nigerian ICT stakeholder forum tomorrow
Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication Technology will hold the third stakeholders forum in Lagos tomorrow with the theme “Connected for Growth”, as it looks to speed up its broadband penetration plans. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:20 · Igor Hobotov
Rwanda eyes all round transformation through Smart Rwanda Days
The Rwandan government has started a citizen-centred initiative that will spearhead social and economic development through the power of ICT. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:46 · Igor Hobotov
Online company registration now possible in Uganda
Uganda has launched a web-based platform for business registration, following Kenya in allowing companies to avoid more bureaucratic procedures. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 12:42 · Igor Hobotov
Jumia confirms host of new partners
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce site Jumia has completed a payment partnership with MasterCard as well as exclusive product deals with Nokia, Dell and Intel. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 11:25 · Igor Hobotov
Nigeria records increase in inactive lines and teledensity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed there are more than 44 million inactive telephone lines, up from around 38.5 million in the last quarter of 2012. → Read more
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Mon, June 17th, 14:02 · Igor Hobotov
Electronic ticketing a success in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government is considering the use of electronic ticketing systems following the recent success of a similar system with the Magogoni ferry. → Read more
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