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Deciphering the Google Way to Cloud Computing [An Analyst View]

By Loy Okezie On May 20, 2011 · 2 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Saheed Adepoju, Co-founder & CEO of Encipher Group where he shares insightful analysis into Google’s possible strategy towards merging the recently unveiled Chromebook with android-powered devices. He argues…

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Finally, Google Allows Nigeria To Buy Apps From Android Market

By Loy Okezie On May 12, 2011 · 3 Comments

Google announced today that Nigerian app users will be able to purchase apps from the Android Market.

The idea is to increase consumer access and developer support for paid applications in 99 new countries – including 26 African countries…

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Google Endorses Wild Fusion As AdWords Certified Partner

By Loy Okezie On May 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Wild Fusion has been certified by Google as one of the search company’s AdWords Partners, thus making it become Nigeria’s first Google Certified Adwords Partner.

Google AdWords Certified Partners are online marketing professionals, agencies and other individuals – such…

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The World’s First Social Media ‘Royal Wedding’

By Loy Okezie On April 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Perhaps the most memorable royal wedding to date is that between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer who got married on the 29th of July, 1981 at St Paul’s Catheral before an invited audience of 3,500 and an estimated…

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CONFIRMED: INYE 2 To Be Unveiled At Google Nigeria Day

By Loy Okezie On April 14, 2011 · 2 Comments

Since Encipher’s INYE 2 was announced, we’ve been waiting for its release date.

We have now confirmed that the second version of the Nigerian android-powered tablet would be unveiled at the G-Nigeria Day event on May 3-4, 2011. G-Nigeria…

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[BREAKING NEWS] Google Buys Encipher for $2 million

By Loy Okezie On April 1, 2011 · 8 Comments

In what can be described as a major acquisition deal in Nigeria’s technology industry, Google has bought Encipher for $2 million, according to a reliable source close to the transaction.

The acquisition, though unconfirmed at this point, follows rumours…

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Umbono, Google’s Tech Startup Incubator for Africa

By Loy Okezie On March 22, 2011 · 2 Comments

Google has launched a technology startup incubator for Africa called Umbono, reports Memeburn.

Umbono aims to bring together seed capital, Google mentorship, angel investors, local tech stars, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

In Zulu language, the word ‘Umbono’ means vision,…

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A Sneak Peek Into Google Office – Lagos, Nigeria [Pics]

By Loy Okezie On February 21, 2011 · 6 Comments

Recently, I visited the Google office on Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi to discuss with some of the Googlers and get a feel of Google’s physical presence in Nigeria.

Here are some photos of their offices. We caught them having…

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It’s Official: Google Grabs Google.ng

By Loy Okezie On January 19, 2011 · 5 Comments

Earlier today, I reported that Google will register Google.ng before the end of the day, according to information from a reliable source.

Just a few hours ago, I got the confirmation that Google, Inc has registered

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Google Launches G-Africa Events Portal

By Loy Okezie On January 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Google has announced the launch of the G-Africa site, a place for you to see a calendar of upcoming Google Africa events, to be one click closer to the most relevant resources, and to find Google communities near you.…

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