Swedish startup, Truecaller, has announced a partnership with Microsoft that will see its Live Caller Identity feature arrive for Windows phone users. Founded in 2009, Truecaller is a cross-platform call and contact management service, with more than 85 million users globally. “It is like an international crowd-sourced telephone directory – which means any mobile phone […]
African Broadcast professional organisations, engineers, intellectuals, broadcast equipment manufacturers, content providers, the academia ,broadcast marketing professionals and strategic industry stakeholders and broadcast partners across the globe will on Tuesday 21st to Thursday the 23rdOctober, 2014 converge in Abuja to brainstorm on the Digital Switchover, DSO. The event will be the 10th edition of Africast 2014 […]
Microsoft’s commitment to cloud services adoption in Nigeria has received further boost with the granting of $35,000 grant to the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies to support an independent study on the Gaps in Data Privacy and Security. However, after an extensive review to receive an endorsement from the European Union’s data protection authorities, […]
Barely four years of the introduction of Windows Phone into the smart phone ecosystem, the Lumia 930, also known as the Lumia Icon is a 5-inch first Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone launched since Microsoft’s buyout of Nokia’s mobile division. Apparently, the entry of the Lumia 930 into the market has continued to fly the Windows Phone […]
Have a look at your smartphone apps. Notice anything peculiar about the ads? In the majority of cases, the only things they’re advertising are … other apps. Estimates vary, but analysts say a significant majority of ads in mobile apps simply promote other apps. Karsten Weide, an analyst with IDC, pegs the total at between […]
Microsoft has disclosed the first details of Windows 10 – its next operating system (OS). The name is a surprise bearing in mind it represents a jump from the last version – Windows 8. The software will run on a wide range of devices from smartphones and tablets to PCs and Xbox games consoles, with […]
The video streaming site Netflix will release its first feature-length film in 2015, after striking a deal with the Weinstein Company, reports say. The sequel to Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning martial arts drama, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will be shown on Netflix and in Imax cinemas around the globe. Netflix has over 50 million subscribers, in […]
European data privacy regulators have put renewed pressure on Google to alter its privacy policy. It follows changes to the policy two years ago which regulators felt breached European rules. Among other things, it says Google must tell users exactly what data is collected and with whom it is shared. Google said it was working […]
Continuing its strategy to arm mobile professionals with tools that make them more productive, Canadian smart phone maker, BlackBerry Limited has introduced into the market BlackBerry Passport. Featuring a large square touch screen and new qwerty touch-enabled keyboard, the new device is a device purpose-built for productivity-driven business professionals who want a smartphone that empowers […]
Samsung announced Thursday that its eagerly-anticipated Note 4 “phablet” will be released on October 17. The South Korean consumer electronics titan credited with being the first major manufacturer to blend tablet and smartphone features said it will begin taking orders for the coming model on Friday, the same day rival Apple launches its new-generation iPhone […]
L-R: Minister of agriculture and rural development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina and executive director, Forum For Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Dr Yemi Akinbamijo, during the presentation of FARA award to Adesina at the 15th anniversary of FARA in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leadership Newspaper
The future of Nigeria and today By:Japheth Omojuwa, Leadership
We tend to pretend Nigeria will move forward, taking giant strides into the future, but we delude ourselves if we believe that we can move forward without….
Habits you should learn from Nigerian athletes
Running tracks as well as fighting taekwondo might be a lot of an activity for some however the little way of life decisions these athletes make are frequently the meager line that decides if they exceed expectations in their fields or not. Below are some tips and tricks on things to learn from this country’s […]
Tips on living healthy as a Nigerian
In a nation where there’s such a significant amount to stress over, there are some many adverse circumstances that can drive one into a condition of steady pressure, tension or sorrow. As individuals, we should be proactive and cautious about our prosperity and discover approaches to take good care of our mind and body. We, […]
Best Places to Live in Nigeria (part 4)
6. Ibadan West Africa’s self-styled biggest city is commonly called the famous ‘ancient city’ of Ibadan. It is one of the most excellent places to live in the country. Sited in the Southwestern part of the country as well as the Oyo state capital, it is one densely populated city full of tourist attractions, higher […]
Interswitch of Nigeria confirms $1B valuation following Visa investment
Interswitch – the Nigerian digital payments firm confirmed today that it has reached the status of unicorn following Visa acquiring a minority equity stake in Interswitch. “The investment turns Interswitch into being among the most valuable fintech businesses in Africa with a $1 billion valuation,” the firm said in a release. The Visa investment indeed […]
Firm unveils device to reduce car theft
A major manufacturer of security device, Tramigo, has unveiled new products that will assist vehicles owners in the country to reduce the incidence of car theft. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Arto Tiitinen, while speaking on Monday, in Abuja, said the move was part of the efforts aimed at responding to the […]
MTN boss calls for consolidation among mobile phone operators
To avoid market and company failures in the competitive mobile phone ecosystem, the Group Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Sifisco Dabengwa at the just concluded GSMA Mobile 360 Series Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa, has called for consolidation among phone operators. The GSMA is an association of mobile operators and related companies […]
