IFJ backs FAJ call for action to protect journos

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Friday, 27 January 2012, joined its African regional organisation, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), in calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect journalists as the increased violence by Islamist group, Boko Haram, continues to claim lives of citizens and threatens to ignite a wider conflict. 30 Jan 2012 11:39

Journalist killed while covering terrorist bombings

A TV reporter was gunned down in Kano, shortly after covering a series of deadly bombings on 20 January by the militant Islamic sect Boko Haram, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 26 Jan 2012 13:41

TruSpot: Africa gets its own Spotify

Ikenna "Ike" Ouizo is the founder and CEO of TruSpot, a service he describes as the "Spotify for Africa". Truspot, which offers Africa-specific content, is run out of Texas, but will move to its conceptual birthplace, Nigeria, later this month. 10 Jan 2012 10:00

Retail rewind - a year in review 2011

[Zeenat Moorad] The approval of the Wal-Mart/Massmart deal will go down as the highlight of the retail sector in 2011. 6 Jan 2012 08:19

Protegent 2012 version released in Nigeria

Providers of data security products, Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd, has launched the new version of Protegent360 for laptop and desktop users. The company has announced the enhanced security features in the latest edition, which is essential for contemporary needs. The product will be sold by Hallmark Solution Warehouse Ltd in Nigeria. 5 Jan 2012 10:57

Nigeria: Airtel has no plans to shutdown BlackBerry services

Following rumors that the Nigerian government had instructed telecom operators to shut down their Blackberry service in the country, the executive director and chief operating officer at Airtel Networks Limited, Deepak Srivastava, released a statement yesterday, 3 January 2012, to dispel the rumour. 4 Jan 2012 10:21

Airtel advises against phoning while driving

LAGOS, NIGERIA: As Nigerians celebrate this year's yuletide, leading telecommunications operator, Airtel Nigeria, has joined in the celebrations, wishing every Nigerian a happy holiday and a prosperous 2012 - but it's also cautioned Nigerians. 30 Dec 2011 06:58