Tecno P3 formally launched in the Nigerian market

Tecno has partnered with Qualcomm Incorporated and Etisalat to launch their latest smartphone, Tecno P3 into the Nigerian market. Qualcomm is a global leader in next generation mobile technologies while Etisalat Nigeria is one of the foremost network providers in the country. 20 May 2013 10:57

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

[Dr KF Lai] There are several key trends that will present themselves in 2013. Increasingly, we will see more and more innovative solutions to issues facing emerging countries being developed in-country and, while cost of smartphones is still hindering wide-scale usage of these handsets, the tide is turning as cheaper units enter the market. Marketers, too, are seeing their roles and responsibilities expand. 25 Jan 2013 10:57

Kagiso's MSN moves into Kenya and Nigeria

Howzit MSN, reportedly one of Africa's largest portals with approximately 3.3 million unique browsers per month, is set to launch dedicated versions of its site for Nigeria and Kenya. 14 May 2013 09:20

A mobile Africa: innovation is key

[Dr KF Lai] 2012 saw the BuzzCity network grow by 67% with over 210.8 billion ads served across the globe and this extensive growth in mobile usage is certain to continue as we move through 2013. Recent forecasts from Cisco revealed that the number of mobile devices will tip seven billion in 2013, outnumbering the human population, thanks to growth in developing areas, such as Asia, the Pacific and Africa. 21 Feb 2013 11:07

iROKO to 'SPARK' Nigerian startups

Internet entrepreneurs of iROKOtv and Nollywood fame, Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, announced the official launch of SPARK, a $1m-backed company to support and develop aspiring Nigerian tech and internet entrepreneurs. 9 May 2013 13:26

[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

[Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. 31 Jan 2013 13:20

[2013 trends] SA's youth trend-o-meter

[HDI Youth Marketeers Team] Young South Africa is savvier than ever before. If you are looking for a smart and discerning prosumer, this group of kids, teens and young adults will give you more kicks than you've ever bargained for. They know just what they are looking for from any brand, and this makes them that much more satisfying to please. Here are a few trends to look out for in 2013. 31 Jan 2013 11:30

Airtel Nigeria unveils package for youth

Airtel has introduced a special package called Airtel Club 10 for Nigerian youth, in line with its corporate vision of creating innovative, exciting, relevant and affordable telecommunications solutions. 11 Oct 2011 15:49

Airtel creates borderless network

Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications services provider with operations in countries across Asia and Africa has introduced the ONE AIRTEL service which will further ease the burden of roaming costs whilst travelling. 6 May 2013 10:10

Airtel Nigeria offers free Nano SIM cards with new iPhone

[Henry Ifeanyi] As Nigerians await the delivery of the newly launched iPhone 5, Airtel has announced the availability of the special Nano SIM cards specially made for latest iPhone at its stores countrywide. 18 Oct 2012 14:59

Naija Lyrics Wiki takes Nigeria by storm

Naija Lyrics Wiki is reported to have taken over the Nigerian music and entertainment industry by increasingly attracting an average of over 100 000 downloads in average statistics. That is apparently over 2000 downloads daily. 15 Oct 2012 12:08

Airtel unveils new network campaign

In demonstration of its robust and extensive network coverage across the country, telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new campaign to capture its network's milestones and efforts in empowering Nigerians with relevant telecommunications services and mobile telephony solutions. 22 Mar 2013 11:08

Reality of the Freedom of Information Act

Since president Goodluck Jonathan signed the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act sometime this year, the excitement it elicited among members of civil society, the media and human rights groups, is being replaced with frustration and disappointment. In its enthusiastic response to the passage of the Act, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) stated that: "the president has more than anyone else empowered the citizens to participate in the governance of their own affairs". 17 Sep 2012 13:25