Tag Archives: IPad

That Nigerian Child…Of Ours

April 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Prince Charles Dickson “it is 9 o’clock, do you know where your children are?” Frank Olizeh, popular retired NTA anchorman || My working title for this week’s admonition to beloved Nigerians ordinarily was ‘The Nigerian Child’, sadly as I … read more »

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Dangerous! When Medical Doctors Believe in Witchcraft

October 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Kofi Akosah-Sarpong Veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene, of BBC fame, disclosure that out of 45 Ghanaian medical students surveyed 41 believe witchcraft is responsible for existential problems; once again, reveal the immense obstacles entangling the Ghanaian development process. Here … read more »

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New Mini iPad unveils

October 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two weeks ago, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the company had sold its 100 millionth iPad. Today, the tech giant is hoping to snap up even more of that market share with its highly-anticipated iPad Mini. The announcement came at … read more »

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Is Nigeria Suffering From Digital Technology ‘Masturbation’ Syndrome (DTMS)?

September 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Ahmed Olayinka Sule, CFA Many, some or all of you may be concerned, horrified or outraged that I have used the ‘M’ word as part of the title for this paper. However, before disregard this paper and any future … read more »

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Don’t let tech babysit your kids

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Electronic tablets like the iPad are a revolutionary educational tool and are becoming part of childhood, but should be watched carefully so that overuse doesn’t lead to learning or behavioural problems, experts say. “It’s a topic that really emerged in … read more »

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Apple boss Steve Jobs to be replaced by Tim Cook

August 25, 2011 by benim

Apple founder Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive of the technology giant and will be replaced by its chief operating officer Tim Cook. Mr Jobs, who underwent a liver transplant following pancreatic cancer, said he could no longer meet … read more »

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Tablets and TVs reign at Electronics show

January 6, 2011 by benim

As the doors officially open on the 44th Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, much of the buzz surrounds tablets and televisions. Given the incredible success of Apple’s iPad, it’s no surprise many of the big tech companies announced their … read more »

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UK snow: Britain in gridlock as big freeze brings Christmas travel misery

December 19, 2010 by benim

A man makes a giant snowball in Ealing, west London. The Met Office said the conditions are likely to make this the coldest December on record. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APMillions of people faced a struggle to get home in time for … read more »

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Google’s hot searches for 2010: Chatroulette, iPad, Justin Bieber

December 9, 2010 by benim

Apparently the naughty bits on Chatroulette didn’t deter Web surfers so much this year. And whether people agreed or differed with Steve Jobs about Apple’s “magical” iPad, they still wanted to learn more about it. Internet users quit worrying so … read more »

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