Articles by Paul Adepoju

Articles by Paul Adepoju, Page 73

Fri, April 19th, 08:17 · Paul Adepoju

LTA launches IGM project, senator urges authority to steer clear of politics

The Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) has been advised to remain fair and stay away from politics as it carries out its duties in order to deter prospective investors interested in the sector. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 08:05 · Paul Adepoju

Lagos Computer Village generates US$2 billion annually, ministry to harness skills of operators

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has revealed that the popular computer village in Lagos injects around US$2 billion (NGN300 billion) into the Nigerian economy every year. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 09:48 · Paul Adepoju

Insufficient bandwidth responsible for African underdevelopment – Ericsson

Insufficient bandwidth penetration in Africa has been blamed for Africa’s underdevelopment. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju

Q&A: NiRA chief discusses the .ng domains now available in Nigeria

.ng domains are now available for purchase, with prices ten times higher than .biz and .org domains. HumanIPO sat down with Ope Odusan, chief operating officer at the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) to discuss what the new domains mean for the country’s internet experience and how it will be regulated. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 06:55 · Paul Adepoju

Passnownow to launch Java and Symbian apps

Passnownow has told HumanIPO the Nigerian online educational community will launch apps for Java and Symbian based devices before this year’s Children Day in May. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 15:29 · Paul Adepoju

Eskimi lures Nigerian financial institutions with new growth opportunity and portal

The largest social media network to meet new people in Africa, Eskimi, has announced growth opportunities for financial institutions in Nigeria. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 15:25 · Paul Adepoju

Rise Networks piques Nigerian students’ interest in education with free online community

Toyosi Akerele, founder of Rise Networks, has told HumanIPO they launched Passnownow.com after realising the best way to stimulate Nigerian students is by engaging them through the channels of delivery they are familiar with. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 09:07 · Paul Adepoju

Minister launches Nigerian government service portal in Abuja

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has officially launched the Nigerian government service portal in Abuja as part of the ministry’s bid to get “government online’’. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 07:54 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian Stakeholders task NCC with toll-free three-digit emergency line launch

A call has been made for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to urgently launch a toll-free emergency line to aid in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 12:19 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria can develop through science and tech – expert

An expert has advised the Nigerian government to turn to science and technology to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

NiRA partners AFRINIC and NCC on cyber security in Nigeria

The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Internet Numbers Registry for Africa (AFRINIC) to ensure cyber safety in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 08:10 · Paul Adepoju

NiRA head justifies high cost of .ng domain registration

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Tue, April 16th, 08:03 · Paul Adepoju

Sierra Leone tackles disasters with innovative life-saving SMS system

Sierra Leone has become the second country in the world after Haiti to launch the location-target life-saving SMS system known as the Trilogy Emergency Relief Application (TERA), the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS). → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 05:14 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria set to launch .ng second level domains

Website domain registrars in Nigeria have expressed their readiness to officially commence the sale of .ng domain names from today (Tuesday), at the cost of NGN15,000 (US$95) per domain. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 13:14 · Paul Adepoju

NCC unveils five-year strategic management plan, revises mission statement

Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has unveiled a five-year strategic management plan (SMP) for 2013-2017 in a bid to keep up with the fast-evolving telecoms sector. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 09:34 · Paul Adepoju

Neil Schwartzman appointed new CEO of Spinlet

Digital media download platform Spinlet has appointed Neil Schwartzman its new chief executive officer (CEO) as the company brings media distribution to Africa’s emerging markets. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 07:29 · Paul Adepoju

Stakeholders in Gambia’s telecoms sector validate Internet Exchange Point report

The Internet Exchange Point (IXP) draft report, which puts an emphasis on connectivity rather than profit generation in Gambia, has been approved by the country’s government and telecoms stakeholders. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 05:49 · Paul Adepoju

Mark Zuckerberg to visit Nigeria next month

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will visit the oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria in May as a guest speaker at an economic summit organised by the Niger Delta Young Professionals. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 13:49 · Paul Adepoju

Tecno launches N7 smartphone in Ghana

Tecno has launched its Tecno N7 smartphone, a new 3.75G Android device, in Ghana, as it looks to build on its brand. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 13:12 · Paul Adepoju

GTBank launches Facebook banking services

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has launched a social media banking service that allows individuals to perform some activities from their Facebook page. → Read more