The Economist reports that languages originated in Africa. Any reason why people say Africans have accents when we owned all languages? Read this interesting report from the Economist.   The obvious place to look for the evolutionary origin of language is the cradle of humanity, Africa. And, to cut a long story short, it is to Africa that Dr Atkinson does trace things. In doing so, he knocks on the head any lingering suggestion that [...]

In line with its commitment to promoting technological training in technical and vocational institutions in Nigeria, the MTN Foundation,  has selected four government technical/vocational colleges to receive infrastructural development and training support. Under the new project initiative, the MTN Foundation will provide infrastructure upgrade including state-of-the-art equipment in six skill areas, namely electrical installation and maintenance, instrumentation mechanics, refrigeration and air conditioning, furniture design and construction, plumbing and pipe fitting, fabrication and welding. The project [...]

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Google Inc. purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. (wikipedia).   Today, this great tool is powering mobile devices – mastering it could become a great opportunity for students and professionals. Visit AppStore for more details. You can also order the services if your firm wants Android services like YourCompany Android App.   Java [...]

Bocinoc – a Nigerian electrical design and manufacturing company is bringing energy systems into the nation. It has specific capabilities in inverters for home and office uses. When Tekedia spoke with the MD of the company, Innocent Chigbu, he explained that his firm is focused on quality and innovation and they have the capacity to serve any client, across Nigeria. They have just designed their website and will be pushing their products and contents on [...]

One of the most innovative digital media firms in Nigeria – The Vanguard – has introduced a really cool product. The ePaper. It is an equivalent of the print in a high resolution format. They also have the SweetCrude in this format as well as products like Property, Financial, etc.   Vanguard is also moving into the mobile ecosystem. When you can have a high quality HD versions that mirror the print, it means very [...]

Go to your browser and type Bi.ng. It works and you are directed to bing.com.   Thisday.ng was among the first Nigerian firms that paid for this domain class, for Nigeria.   Google redirects google.ng to Google.com.ng   Ni.ng for Ning.com, Ki.ng for King.com are still free. Because of the gerund of .ing, there are many things that can happen with .ng. Lovi.ng, Kissi.ng, Teachi.ng, Dieti.ng, and many more.   We just got something hot [...]

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) is raiding the premises of  software resellers in Lagos in an effort to fight against pirated software. Microsoft assisted to coordinate this project and high quality counterfeits like Windows and Office were seized.   The challenge is that piracy is killing businesses and not just for the MNCs but local software makers.  If Nigeria does not solve this problem, it must not expect to make much progress in developing high quality [...]

  For those interested in learning about exponential technologies, here is a good one.   The Exponential Technologies Executive Program educates, informs, and prepares executives to recognize the opportunities and disruptive influences of exponentially growing technologies and understand how these fields affect their future, business, and industry.   The Executive Program offers an unique over-the-horizon view for decision-makers, strategists, CEOs, CTOs, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and government leaders — anyone thinking about their company and their [...]

  Silicon Valley is known for legendary law firms like Fenwick & West, and Wilsom Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Cooley. Fenwick , founded in 1972 incorporated Apple and took Oracle public. It largely focuses on startups and has found success doing just that. It has advised Electronic Arts, Symantec, VeriSign, Intuit, eBay, Facebook, Twitter, among others.   The simple question is this? Who is the best startup attorney in Nigeria?   This is important [...]

Fasmicro will debut its first FAS Report – an industry and academic technology report in Nigeria – in July 2011.   The first FAS Report will provide a case study of many industries.   We will examine the state of emerging technology in Nigeria in a report that will mirror the Economist Technology Quarterly. Our focus will be primarily on Nigeria’s technical and educational institutions, plus its people. We will document the innovators in the [...]