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Orange Rolling Out Facebook To All Phones In Africa
Mobile phone users in Africa may be saying, “Orange you glad we can get on Facebook now?” France Telecom’s Orange service provider announced that the social network will soon available on any phone within its footprint across the continent, potentially giving Facebook’s mobile user count a huge boost. Orange, which operates in 20 countries in [...]
VODAFONE CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH AN ACT OF KINDNESS TO HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Vodafone Ghana paid the outstanding medical bills of over two hundred and thirty insolvent patients in hospitals around the country, allowing hospitals to release them to go home to spend Valentine’s Day with their loved ones. In a repeat of last year’s hugely successful exercise, Vodafone this year also included the registration of one hundred [...]
Airtel and FirstBank Sign MoU on Mobile Money Service
The landscape of e-banking services in Nigeria is set to witness a major shift as two leading companies in banking and telecom sectors of the economy, FirstBank of Nigeria Plc (FirstBank) and Airtel Networks Limited have agreed to combine their strengths to provide seamless mobile money services to millions of Nigerians. Speaking at the signing [...]
World’s largest football website Goal.com to be localised for Nigerian football fans
PERFORM the international digital sports media business has today announced its intention to launch the Nigerian edition of Goal.com, the world’s biggest football website. The move signifies a strategic focus on the territory for PERFORM, as it also unveils a number of commercial partners. Advertising sales for the mobile site and website will be represented [...]
Wi-Fi goes mobile with Alcatel-Lucent
LightRadio™ Wi-Fi®makes it easy for smartphones, tablets and other connected devices to move seamlessly between cellular networks and hotspots at home, in coffee shops and other locations Alcatel-Lucent is making it simpler for people to access the Internet – whether on smartphones, tablets or laptops – over secure Wi-Fi connections in homes or hotspot locations [...]
Ericsson consumerLab research reveals teenagers communication
How do teenagers prefer to communicate and socialize with each other? At Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), we think their behavior has important implications for the future of devices and technology. Between June and November 2011, Ericsson ConsumerLab carried out research into what those implications will be. “Behaviors are dynamic, and shift as people enter different life stages. [...]
Oracle Next Generation Data Centre Index Raises Questions as to the Preparedness of Businesses for the ‘Big Data’ Boom
An Oracle report released recently entitled Next Generation Data Centre Index Cycle II reveals that many businesses seem to have been caught off guard by the boom in ‘Big Data’. The findings also suggest data has become an issue for boardroom consideration, while sustainability is back on the agenda. The report follows Cycle 1 (C1) [...]
ECOBANK ROLLS OUT CHIP CARD TECHNOLOGY
Ecobank has become the first bank in Kenya to roll out CHIP technology for all its Visa Debit card products. The CHIP card offers high level security due to an embedded microprocessor that will enable customers carry out transactions at ATMs and Point of Sale (POS) in a more secure way. The microprocessor enhances security [...]
70TH PRECINCT excites lovers with Valentine Trivia Promo in partnership with Etisalat Nigeria
70th Precinct Nigerian-based mobile value added services providers, applications and Services Company, has announced the launch of its Valentine SMS trivia promo service, launched with innovative mobile operator, Etisalat Nigeria. Subscribers to the promo will answer series of trivia questions based on the Valentine Day celebration. And they stand a chance of winning an all [...]
MTN Ghana launches “JUST4U” reward campaign
MTN Ghana has introduced a new campaign to reward existing subscribers. The reward package, MTN Just4U, consists of free airtime, bonus on recharge and other interesting offers. MTN Just4U is the latest in the portfolio of services being offered by MTN Ghana to reward customers based on their tenure, average revenue per user and lifestyle. [...]
