Author: Fridayposts

The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG), a sub conference developed by re:publica, brings together innovation hub managers, makers, hackers and entrepreneurs from across the world. In the last three years GIG has become a central part of the conference programme, showcasing tech innovation and maker projects from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The GIG members have formed a strong community, exchanging information and expertise on innovation and maker issues throughout the year. GIG will be coming together for its 4th annual gathering and its members are taking over the #rpTEN stages on numerous occasions during the three re:publica days. Like…

MainOne , premier connectivity and data center solutions company recently reinforced its commitment to enhancing its submarine cable assets at SubOptic 2016, the convergence place for leading optical technology vendors to exchange ideas and review latest developments in the entire industry. Sharing his thoughts on his participation at the conference, the company’s Acting Chief Technical Officer, Ravi Kannikeswaran, said ”The submarine cable industry has greatly changed over the past few years. Following a multi-year construction drought, systems are being upgraded and new systems are being announced in many regions of the world. This is largely driven by the need…

According to a press release made available to us,one of Nigeria’s largest online mall, Konga.com. has again demonstrated its commitment to being the engine of trade and commerce in Africa by launching KongaPay to facilitate the initiation and completion of transactions in a seamless manner. Speaking at the launch Shola Adekoya, Konga.com’s CEO said “Konga is launching KongaPay payment solution because we want Nigerians and Africans at large to experience the best of service at their convenience. This means we constantly evolve to be more relevant to customers and society.” He continued by saying “We are extending KongaPay to…

Singer, Tiwa Savage, has forclosed any form of reconciliation with her husband, Tunji Balogun, aka Tee Billz. A close friend of the singer who spoke on condition of anonymity told SUNDAY PUNCH on Saturday that she was not ready to back down on her decision to end her marriage to her former manager. The Love Me crooner, in an interview which she granted online news medium, Pulse, on Friday, had stated that her marriage was over. “It has been over for a while and I have been covering it up. What happened was God-sent and he made it easier…

This week, we had a long ride to Iju Ota in Ogun State, to feature the Wilson’s Lemonade Juice on the Startup Show. Ever since we started the “Go There” episodes, it has never been this adventurous, first the long ride, the roads, the traffic, then the walk through the factory, this would be the first time I will enter a production factory and so it was like an excursion. The first time I saw the Wilson’s Lemonade on the shelves at the Barcelos, I thought that it was a foreign drink and so I ordered it with my…

Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman at Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) wants gender stereotyping of Nigeria women in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector discouraged. The telecoms boss who reckons that ICT is the world fastest growing sector says priority should be accorded to the promotion of technology career opportunities for girls and women in … The post NCC wants gender stereotyping in Nigerian ICT sector ‘discouraged’ appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu has challenged entrepreneurs to mentor young Nigerians in order to bridge the expertise and capacity gap between both sides. Elumelu, guest speaker at the Learning Event of Entrepreneurs Organisation held in Abuja, urged EO members to be a link and constantly pursue the motivation of young ones […] Elumelu challenges entrepreneurs on mentorship Source: Business

Petrol Filling station Owners Association has tasked the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to enforce official price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol right from depots rather chasing marketers at filling stations. This is as the DPR, South east zone sealed five filling stations in Owerri, capital of Imo state and forced […] Fuel marketers challenge DPR, others to enforce price at depots Source: Business

The Managing Director of Nigerians Sovereign Investment Authority, Uche Orji, has urged the replication of the Osun Broiler Out-grower Production Scheme in other states of the federation. He said the initiative would help to solve the challenges of food security and create jobs for youths in the country. The OBOPS is promoted by Tuns Farms […] NSIA urges replication of Osun food security initiative Source: Business

Olufemi Atoyebi The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected gang of armed robbers comprising five Fulani men while being transported in a hired taxi to their base in Iseyin. The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Leye Oyebade, said the suspects were found to be in possession of an automatic pistol, seven mobile telephones, a sum of N191,000 and weed suspected to be marijuana during their arrest. Oyebade added that his men intercepted one Astra Opel saloon car with number plate MUS 758 CF at Adekola area of Iseyin Road, conveying the five-man robbery gang on Thursday.…