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Source: peacefmonline Posted by  Solomon Afful  President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to overseeing a functional, ICT-driven educational system built to respond to the challenges and evolution of modern science and technology.  In this stead, he also stated that “in the not too distant future, the free WiFi coverage policy will be extended to senior secondary and tertiary institutions nationwide…”  The President assured that his government’s focus is to provide every school and community with ICT infrastructure to keep them in touch with global trends. This will also equip our youth with the skills that will be necessary for Ghana’s economic transformation, he added.  President Akufo-Addo made these remarks on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, when he commissioned his first project, the Akyem Wenchi Educational Circuit Community Information Centre, at Soabe, in the Eastern Region.  In his brief remarks to the gathering, the...

Source:  peacefmonline Posted by  Solomon Afful    The Minister for Communication, Hon. Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful and her two deputies, Hon. George Nenyi Andah and Hon. Vincent Sowah Odotei, have paid working visit to the head office of Mobile Network Operator, Tigo, in Accra.   They were welcomed by the entire management team and given an overview of the business by the Chief Executive Officer, Roshi Motman. This included the evolution of Ghana’s first telecom company, the investment strategy - to modernize network infrastructure, build resilience and transform IT platforms towards virtualization.  They were also briefed on the operations of Tigo Business to support SMEs, Corporate and Government agencies and Tigo’s commitment to deepening digital and financial inclusion through various Social Investment and Mobile Financial Services.  The Minister for Communications, Hon. Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful applauded Tigo for remaining a strong competitor ...

Source:  Citifm     Posted by  Solomon Afful    Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed a Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). He was on Wednesday appointed by the United Grand Lodge of England Grand Master, Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, who is the longest serving Grand Master. “Congratulations to Right Worshipful Brother, His Excellency John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor, PGSwdB, former President of the Republic of Ghana, who has been appointed Senior Grand Warden by the Grand Master, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent,” the lodge announced on its Facebook page. The United Grand Lodge of England is the governing body for most freemasons within the UK, with lodges in other Commonwealth countries outside the United Kingdom. The United Grand Lodge of England claims to be the oldest Grand Lodge in the world, by descent from the first Grand Lodge formed in London in 1717. It is Headquartered in Freemasons’ Ha...

By Solomon Afful (Nana Solo) Ime Archibong, Emeka Afigbo and Carnegie students Ghanaian start-up Asoriba joined other African developers to share the stage with Facebook and developers from around the world, showcasing innovative products and services they have created for their local communities and the global market. Facebook  celebrated the achievements and products of its growing African developer and partner ecosystem at its annual  F8 developer conference , held in San Jose, California, on 18 and 19 April. African developers shared the stage with Facebook and developers from around the world, showcasing innovative products and services they have created for their local communities and the global market. F8 hosts more than 4000 people in person and hundreds of thousands of people watching via Facebook Live for two days of new products, tools, interactive demos and speakers to help developers build, grow and monetise their apps. This year Facebook brought F8 to develo...

Tech jargon is confusing at the best of times, but 4G is a real minefield. We explain the differences between 4G and LTE to help you understand. 4G isn't the same thing as LTE. We explain the differences between the two. 4G, LTE, LTE-A, carrier aggregation. It's all tech nonsense if you don't understand what the jargon means. Here we explain the differences between 4G and LTE so you're better equipped to choose not only the  best phone , but also the best tariff.  These days, there are a lot of decisions to make when getting a new phone. Along with deciding which handset is best for you, you might also have to choose a new tariff, and that's a complex business in itself. 4G is the big buzzword you'll hear or see, but what exactly  is  4G? Is it the same as LTE? In a word, no, but phone manufacturers and mobile operators love to use them interchangeably, and further muddy the waters with dumbed-down marketing materials. In this article, we'll explain e...

Fashion's  shift towards the streets  in recent years is understandably concerning for any man who's spent half a decade cultivating a solid tailoring rotation. But just because it’s now perfectly acceptable to look like you've just left a rave or the gym pretty much any hour of the day doesn't mean those double-monks and three-pieces need to be sent into storage. High-low dressing is the art of combining formal and casual clothing in a way that strips the former of its stuffiness, and the latter of its off-duty appearance. However, striking the right balance is tough. For every Justin Timberlake, accessorising a perfectly cut two-button suit with white leather sneakers, there's an Ed Sheeran, looking like he turned up late to a family wedding and had to wear his dad's spare suit with the Air Jordans he wore on the train. Sorry, Ed. Avoid making the same mistake by following our guidelines, which will ensure your style's more up-down than down and out. ...

© Press AssociationPopstar turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham is among a host of stars who are to be honoured at Buckingham Palace. Beckham will be made an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge, just months after emails in which her husband complained about being snubbed for a knighthood were leaked. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill will be made a dame during the ceremony, while Academy and Tony award-winning actor Mark Rylance will be knighted for his services to theatre. Beckham's award for her contribution to fashion comes after almost 17 years in the business and more than 13 years after former England captain David Beckham was granted the same title for his services to football. © Press Association David Beckham with his wife, Victoria, who was made an OBE in the New Year Honours list on 27/11/2003Emails leaked in February included one in which the ex-footballer criticised the honours system and those on the honours committee. A representative for the star dismissed the conte...