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The Tangible Benefits Of A University Microelectronics Program

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In a proposal we have developed towards developing microelectronics across selected universities in Nigeria, we noted some key benefits such a program can bring to any university and by extension the host nation. The benefits are enumerated below:

 

  • This proposal (establishing a microelectronics program) will transform any African university to a world-class microelectronics training and research center. It will provide knowledge on the basic fundamentals which will enable us develop or adopt where necessary emerging technologies in the broad semiconductor industry.

 

  • It will offer African students the best possible training on microelectronics. This has potential impacts of developing a new breed of technology leaders who can establish start-up companies and help develop the industry.

 

  • It would enrich our research, making them, more relevant through collaborative works with our partners in the United States. It would also offer opportunities to provide an environment where Africans (in Diaspora) trained in this field can be used to pioneer developments in their native countries.

 

  • This proposal has the potential of generating a constant pool of resources to African schools through consulting, training, and support services to SME and the governments. We hope to become the center to be consulted by investing multinational firms as they do feasibility studies in Africa.

 

  • African university managements will learn immensely through multiple collaborations with our US partner.

 

  • Our proposal is structured to develop programs which will have impacts in the markets. These impacts could be products or specialized skills of our students.

 

This will also offer access to the highly regarded Cadence Accelerator program

 

The program comprises an ecosystem of experienced venture capital investors, leading-edge design technologies, services and hardware, and leaders in IP supply, foundry, packaging, and test. This ecosystem facilitates an immediate start in development work once the investment is agreed upon. Based on mutual decision with investors, Cadence devotes its best human resources, design environments, and kits to help qualify the technical aspects and mitigate risk for chip design or proof-of-concept projects-sometimes before the startup company is even established.

Cadence Academic Network Being Formed – Circuit Design Era Coming In Nigeria

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Today, Fasmicro, Africa’s first and only integrated design house, at  transistor level wishes to inform universities in Nigeria about the formation of Cadence Academic Network in the nation.

 

As soon as that is ratified, it will be scaled all over the nation. We have already developed a proposal which is presently in the Nigerian Senate on scaling this around the universities.

 

The academic network was launched by Cadence in 2007. The aim was to promote the proliferation of leading-edge technologies and methodologies at universities renowned for their engineering and design excellence. A knowledge network among selected universities, research institutes, industry advisors and Cadence was established to facilitate the sharing of technology expertise in the areas of verification, design and implementation of microelectronic systems.

 

With the beginning of 2011, the Cadence Academic Network will provide its technical information via the LinkedIn network. It offers advanced possibilities to receive tailored information and a platform for discussions. The “Cadence Academic Network” group acts as the main portal, whereas the subgroups such as “Advanced Verification Methodology” provide a platform for special interests in a particular technical field. The groups are moderated by the lead institutions of the academic network, ensuring a constant flow of information and discussions.

 

This program is completely free, but schools will have to sign some documents  over IPs and other pertinent things. The goal is to enable schools to design and develop microchips at transistor levels and then fab them. This will offer students a 360 degree design experience of the microchip development process.

 

Students, teachers, professors, we invite you to ask your Vice Chancellors to contact Fasmicro on how you can be part of this program. We require the VC because we want the highest level of commitment from any institution.

 

Cadence Training: Do not bother if you have no clue on how to use Cadence CAD.  The process is settled and will be communicated to schools that show interest.

Nokia Goes For Wins In Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Qatar – Launches New Products And Partnerships

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Still strategizing on how to survive in a maze of other smartphones and extra smart platforms, Nokia is in a new charge with the introduction of its new E series to both the Asian and African markets.  In a bid to test the waters after the strategic partnership with Microsoft, the global mobile phone manufacturer is partnering with Nigerian telco, Glo as well as a full commercial launch in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

 

In the new partnership, Glo will be offering 6GB of Internet data access for six months for N7, 500 on the Nokia E6, E7 and N8 devices. Mahomed Jameel, Globacom Group COO says the offer was a further demonstration of the company’s commitment to giving more value to subscribers.

 

He also added that Globacom is pleased to partner with Nokia and feels proud to bring to its subscribers the exciting E6 handset for the first time.

 

“The mega deals package ties in with the network’s philosophy of empowering Nigerians technologically and giving them access to the best value and pricing,” says Jameel.

 

Ashutosh Tiwary, Globacom GM for Prepaid Marketing says subscribers may also choose between the Nokia E6, E7 and N8 series and still enjoy the benefits under the Glo Mega Deals including the 6GB data access and 20% bonus airtime, a model package selected to match the customer’s business and pleasure needs.

 

Using Nokia’s latest Operating System (OS) called Symbian Anna, the phone range is both a touch and QWERTY keyboard phone. The mobile handset includes a Microsoft Exchange (Microsoft Outlook), intranet access, Microsoft Communicator and pre-installed productivity applications such as Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, Nokia Maps, F-Secure protection, Joiku hotspot Application, SMS Wipe and RSS Feeds.

 

In similar fashion, Nokia has released the Nokia E6, aimed at business people and youth in the Arab Region. The device is the  first Nokia smartphones to contain the updated Symbian software, with nww icons and usability enhancements such as improved text input, a faster browser  and refreshed Ovi Maps.

 

Though the Nokia E72 met with mixed reactions, failing to quite capture affection the way its E71 predecessor did; now we have the E6 (aka Nokia E6-00), pairing keyboard and touchscreen and offering a taste of the latest Symbian flavor, Anna. Is the E6 enough to distract us from the rapid approach of Nokia’s first Windows Phones?

 

The E6’s hardware heritage is clear, though Nokia hasn’t missed the opportunity to tighten up the package along the way. Measuring in at 115.5 x 59 x 10.5 mm and 133g, it’s a solid, reassuringly weighty device finished in sturdy black plastic and lifted with a chrome bezel. The camera slice on the back protrudes somewhat, spoiling the clean lines, though you can drop it into a front trouser pocket without issue.

 

Nigeria Needs Leaders – Men Of Intelligence, Competence, Pragmatism, And Unimpeachable Character

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Nigeria bleeds with hopelessness and joblessness. Increasingly, our challenges are accumulating because our leaders have not tacked them with the ‘fierce urgency’ they deserve.

 

Who could have made Nigeria better. We are not talking  necessarily about a President of the nation. Just a leader that can rise without a title and move the nation. Do you know that Warren Buffet has mentored a generation of Americans in investing. Bill Gates remains an icon for young entrepreneurs. Ok, it could also be the President, today or next, but we want a leader.

 

Today, we say we anoint one person to be that leader. That person is simply named NaijaLeader.

 

NaijaLeader is my choice to build Nigeria. He possesses the intellectual rigor and business experience that Nigeria needs to invent itself. I have always seen nations as equivalent of corporate entities where innovation and competitive capabilities do not happen by chance.  In the global innovation economy where knowledge has emerged as a key factor for competition, who occupies Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of power matters or the federal labs matter.

 

He is a leader we can be proud to engage other world leaders like David Cameron, Barrack Obama, etc. He can prepare us for a post-petroleum era with his understanding of economics and business. This man has lead company Boards, founded companies, and does not need Nigerian money.

 

He is closest to the paradigm in developed world where they excel in private sector and then join government to help their nations. NaijaLeader is humble, simple and will lead Nigeria with dignity, honor and integrity.

 

If Nigeria is honest with its quest to develop and join the league of emerging economies, NaijaLeader is the right candidate. No argument about this except that in Nigeria we play chess with our futures.

 

NaijaLeader has the capacity to rally the nation in honesty, hard work and raise our imaginations beyond where we are today and move us to believe in ourselves and create the tools to make us build our nation. He is someone whose goals will not just be to keep government running, but one who can help the nation dream a bigger, larger and glorious vision that generations of Nigerians will unite for.
NaijaLeader is that man who can create a society to engage our brightest minds in government by evolving a new political system designed to solve problems, rather than holding offices. A good man who can engineer Nigeria into rebirth and restoration to offer a prosperous nation that is colorful, fluidic, vibrant and open for change.

 

This man will help us solve our problems instead of thinking that World Bank and IMF will. Aid agencies will discover a man who understands the convoluted nature of the new international economy and will be more effective.

 

Yes, a person of immense intelligence, competence, pragmatism, and unimpeachable. A person of integrity, broad knowledge, enormous vision and solid experience; one that can stimulate more vibrancy in the private sector and move the public sector out of its stasis.
NaijaLeader will tackle corruption and stabilize democracy. And yes, give us electoral reform to remove stagnation, circuitous legal component and time-waste to get parliament focused on their work as soon as possible after elections. This is one of Nigeria’s brightest stars, but our stars rarely light the stage.
Our nation has enormous challenges and opportunities, from energy to education, security to transportation, health to jobs, and once in a generation, there is an answer. An answer that will prepare us for a New Nigeria through economic vibrancy; holistic, innovative and fluidic process for cooperation and conflict management; technology creation; pragmatic leadership and indeed heal us.

 

The answer will provide a Nigeria of openness- to goods and services, ideas and innovations, people and culture- where all tribes will share in unified dream and destiny of unlimited promise and hope. A nation where a boy not born in the Emirate or Obanate or Obinate will have equal opportunities as his peers on those feudal kingdoms is the one the answer will usher.

 

The answer will bring respect, clout and influence in the international scene and propels our citizens to greatness where the brightest of the land stay in Nigeria. It will be an answer that gives us joy as we experienced when in primary schools we sang the Anthem.  Honor, Dignity and Service- a treasure to our heroes’ pasts!

 

That answer is NaijaLeader. He will create a generation for regeneration of Nigeria. He can rise without an election. He can become someone bigger than the elected officials. Nigeria needs  NaijaLeader.

African Entrepreneur, Have You Tried BiD Network? They Have Got Some Nice Tools

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BiD Network sources and selects business plans of small and medium sized enterprises in emerging markets. BiD Network offers tools to the best entrepreneurs, paving the way for them to access finance.

 

BiD Network offers investor matchmaking services, runs the business plan competition; and the BiD Challenge, from 17 countries.  They also engage thousands of entrepreneurs, experts and investors from all over the world to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in emerging markets.

 

Things they offer:

  • Entrepreneurs: access to a worldwide platform to make your business plan visible; receive professional feedback and assistance from business coaches; get exposure to a network of investors, experts and business partners and a chance to win prize money.

 

  • Investors: unparalleled access to screened and filtered small and medium sized businesses seeking finance.

 

  • Companies & NGOs: the opportunity to share the competence and expertise network of your organisation with thousands of entrepreneurs in developing countries. Engage your employees, invest in SMEs and get a network, market insight and possible return on investment.
  • Professionals: the opportunity to make a difference by sharing your business expertise with entrepreneurs as a coach, screener or jury member. Enjoy a wonderful experience with entrepreneurs in emerging markets, broaden your insights and possibly get a stake in a change-making business.

BiD Investor Matchmaking

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of any economy. Better access to equity and finance can stimulate the growth of SMEs, jobs, income levels and economy. Through BiD Network Investor Matchmaking, quality businesses and their entrepreneurs gain access to worldwide finance markets consisting of experienced Angel Investors and SME funds.

 

BiD Network Investor Matchmaking matches investors with highly committed entrepreneurs from developing countries, seeking from USD 10.000 up to 1 million USD in finance. Most deals range from USD 50.000 to USD 250.000.

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