PIN gets Microsoft, Stanbic IBTC support for Tent Gathering

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Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has said Microsoft, the technology giant and Africa innovative bank, Stanbic IBTC, are solidly behind its 2015 Tent Gathering, ITRealms reports.

The event which will take place at the main Auditorium of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka will feature Tent @ OAU Student Panel Session and Clash of the Campus on November 24 to 26.

Keynote speakers include Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; Adeniran Oluwaranti; Entrepreneurial speaker, Chude Chideonwu; Techie speaker, Emeka Okoye; Gbenga Sesan; Panel speakes, Boye Adegoke, Sola Amusan and Longe Odunoluwa.

Trainers at the event, ITRealms gathered,  are: Kalu Dimgba, Omotunde James, Kendra Nnachi and Okoye Nzubechukwu.

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MIA Xiaomi Smartphones make way into Nigeria through Jumia

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MIA Group has announced that two of her Xiaomi’s iconic smartphones will be made available in Nigeria through its partnership with the e-commerce giant, Jumia, ITRealms reports..

Valued at $45 billion, about N8.95 trillion, Xiaomi has now positioned itself among the smartphone giants of this world, becoming the world’s fifth-largest smartphone maker in just five years. It creates high- quality smartphones with remarkable software at amazing prices.

MIA Group and Jumia well intend to take Nigerian consumers by storm in this market of immense opportunities: 30 per cent of the 140 million phone subscribers in Nigeria own a smartphone, and smartphone sales for 2015 are expected to reach 12 million, ITRealms  gathered.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jumia Africa, Jeremy Doutte, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the partnership: “We have seen such a strong appetite for quality smartphones in Nigeria that we look very much forward to providing consumers with more high-end smartphone options at incredible prices”.

Redmi 2 and Mi 4 will be introduced in the second week of November 2015 to Nigerian consumers through a dedicated shop mia.jumia.com on Jumia, and will sell for N29,000 and N56,000 respectively.

Tech fans and connoisseurs will surely appreciate Redmi 2 for its fully laminated 4.7-inch HD screen and 8-megapixel camera, which comes for an entry-level price. Xiaomi’s flagship phone, ITRealms learnt, Mi 4, has a gorgeous design with a precisely engineered stainless steel frame. It comes with a 5” IPS Full HD display that is incredibly sharp, a 13MP f/1.8 rear camera for beautiful pictures, and a front-facing 8MP camera for great selfies. With its excellent price- quality ratio, Mi 4 will surely appeal to users in Nigeria.

The President of MIA Group, the distribution group for Xiaomi in Africa, RJ van Spaandonk, stated: “We see Nigeria as a key country for smartphone growth and we are excited to be partnering with Jumia to offer consumers in Nigeria Xiaomi’s high-quality smartphones at amazing prices.” Jumia’s upcoming Black Friday on November 27, soon after Xiaomi’s launch on the e-commerce website, will very likely give the brand a tremendous head start in the game.

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Nokia Networks, SmarTone partner for LTE in Macau

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Nokia Networks and SmarTone have entered into partnership agreement that will upgrade the existing 3G network to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) in one of world's most densely populated regions, Macau, ITRealms reports.

In the scope of the 5-year contract, Nokia Networks is planning and deploying the operator's 4G LTE network in one of the world's densest traffic areas. Macau residents and tourists can benefit from superior mobile broadband connectivity with comprehensive coverage, capacity and quick Internet response times.

According to a press release emanating from the partnership,  Nokia Networks' multi-layer optimization services will ensure seamless interaction between different technologies (2G, 3G, LTE) and frequency layers for the best customer experience, while its systems integration expertise will allow for a smooth migration of data to the new Subscriber Data Management platform, facilitating the rapid launch of new services in the future.

The Chief Executive Officer, SmarTone, Macau,Patrick Chan, said: "As a customer-centric company, we have been delivering outstanding experiences to our customers in 3G and will do the same in 4G LTE. As we are evolving our network infrastructure to address future capacity requirements, our longstanding partner Nokia Networks helps us seamlessly migrate to a 4G LTE network to provide our customers in Macau with an enhanced mobile broadband experience,"  ITRealms gathered.

While the Head, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Sub-region, Nokia Networks, Michael Shieh, said, "We are proud to be working with SmarTone on its journey to ultra-fast LTE-based broadband connectivity, having already helped the operator build its 2G and 3G networks. Our services experts can meet the challenges of such a high-volume traffic area and are supporting this journey throughout, from the planning phase through system integration and implementation, and also with network maintenance and staff training."

Nokia Networks, ITRealms recalls, has more than 180 LTE customers, which serve subscribers across all continents, including many of the world's most vibrant metropolitan areas, with fastest mobile broadband. The company completes more than 300,000 site activities every year, with a new site coming on air every 100 seconds.

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China, Europe, US agree to provide observation data to developing countries

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The 12^th session of the inter-governmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO) ended in the city of Mexico city at the weekend with renewal of pledges by the trio of China, Europe and the United States to provide critical earth observation data to developing countries, reports ITRealms.

Highlight of the session made available to ITRealms by the Senior External Relations Manager, Group on Earth Observations, Robert J. Samors, stated that the three countries have renewed commitment to GEONETCast, an initiative of these countries to this effect.

Samors also quoted the South Africa´s Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, pointed out that the responsibility before African leaders is to ensure the targets of the global goals for Sustainable Development are met.

“We should not take science for granted. We need to provide adequate funding for scientific research and global collaboration,” Pandor said.

Chinese Vice Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Jianlin Cao, noted that the promotion of open access data, knowledge and information has become imperative.

“… Data sharing is key for the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). As Co-Chair of the Asia-Pacific region, we will implement more activities to enforce GEO cooperation with other countries, such as capacity-building, data sharing, eco-environment, disaster monitoring and climate change observing,” the minister assured.

ITRealms recalls that the intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is comprised of some 100 member states, including the European Commission, and 92 Participating Organizations, whereas GEO strives to improve the world’s observation systems and provide policy makers and scientists with accurate and useful data that could be used to make informed decisions.

GEO’s primary focus is to develop a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) to enhance the ability of end-users to discover and access Earth observation data and convert it to useable and useful information.

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Phase 2: Osun State commences distribution of Tablets of Knowledge

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The State of Osun has commenced the distribution of Tablets of Knowledge, otherwise known as Opon Imo in local parlance to students across its domain, reports ITRealms.

Leading this exercise, the Permanent Secretary, State of Osun Ministry of Education, Mr. Lawrence Oyeniran made presentations Friday to some Senior Secondary School Students across the public high schools.

ITRealms reports that the beneficiaries in this phase include students of Adventist High Schools Ede, while the Principal of the school, Mr. Anthony Ojo and teachers where at hand to witness the presentations to students.

In his remarks, Mr. Lawrence charged the students and the school to ensure good use of the tablets for their benefit and future of the state.

Responding, the principal, Mr. Ojo commended the state government for the choice of the school and promised that they will endeavor to tap into the Tablet of Knowledge, which will improve the performance of the students.

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Pix:  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Lawrence Oyeniran, presenting Tablet of Knowledge (Opon Imo) to an SSS 3 Student of the
Adventist High School, Ede, Ogundiya Musefiu; Principal of the school, Mr. Anthony Ojo (4th right), and a teacher, Mrs. Ogungbaroye Janet,
during the second phase flag-off and distribution of Tablets of Knowledge to Senior Secondary School Students across the Public High
Schools in the State, at the Adventist High School's Premises, on Friday 13-11-2015.