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  The four global system for mobile communication, GSM, operators in the country have again come under the hammer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, regulator of the telecoms sector, for violating the telephone subscribers registration regulations 2011, which proscribes the sale of pre-registered subscriber identification module, SIM, cards.   The four operators, MTN, Airtel, Globacom and Etisalat were fined a total of N53.8 million last week with each of the pre-registered SIM cards attracting a penalty of N200,000.  The industry regulator based its action on the number of pre-registered SIM cards that were either reported to it or purchased…

  Chinese information and communications technology, ICT, solutions giant, Huawei, in partnership with Microsoft, has unveiled its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, in Lagos last week. The device, which is designed specifically for the growing African market is based on the Ascend W1 unveiled recently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, United States.   Dubbed Huawei 4Afrika, the phone is marketed as an “affordable option” for developers, first-time smartphone buyers, small businesses and students. It is thus seen as a smart and stylish alternative for consumers looking for great technology at a pocket-friendly price. The Huawei device with…

  The much publicised state visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to South Africa last week has begun to yield fruits. Jonathan and Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s president have signed a multi-level memorandum of understanding, MoU and agreements in Cape Town to strengthen bilateral relations between their countries as part of activities marking the visit. Areas covered under the agreement are defence co-operation, power sector development, information and communication technology, oil and gas, waiver of visas on diplomatic and official passports, women development and empowerment, child development, cooperation in legal field, geology, mining and mineral processing and metallurgy.   “South Africa…

    In June, the HR Leaders in Africa 2013, a major HR conference, will take place in Lagos, Nigeria. HR professionals from leading companies will gather to share ideas and discuss policies at the forum, which is themed Bringing World Class Innovation in Human Resources. It will showcase approaches taken by organisations as they adapt to the upsurge in the economies of regional countries. Following the success of the inaugural HR Leaders in Africa conference last year, this year’s event promises to be a comprehensive learning and networking forum for HR professionals. HR Leaders in Africa 2013 will run…