In 2023, partnerships were one of the most overused growth strategies in the startup ecosystem. Faced with tighter funding conditions and more cautious investors, founders leaned heavily on collaborations to access distribution, credibility, capital, and technical capability. Announcements were frequent. Strategic alliances were publicised. Memorandums were signed. Yet behind the visibility, a quieter pattern emerged. […]
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Agency for Digital Technologies, and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the leading industry organisation promoting submarine cable protection, have formed the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience to strengthen the resilience of this vital telecommunication infrastructure. Recall that following a recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in […]
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OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT Cubecover, a dynamic new entrant into Nigeria’s insurance technology sector, has laid out an ambitious plan to provide affordable insurance to over 10 million Nigerians by 2027. Leveraging strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, fintech platforms, network providers, and insurers, Cubecover has already processed over 400,000 policies and thousands of enrollees receiving medical […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria Plc plans to raise an additional N50 billion from the debt capital market as the telecom company seeks to shore up working capital. In a notice, the company told the Nigerian Exchange about its proposed issuance of N50 billion series 13 and 14 commercial paper sales to investors. The telecommunications company said its […]
Read MoreContributions of Dangote Refinery to Nigeria’s economy and its role in revitalizing the private sector exciting Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) OGUNCCIMA is also happy that this flagship industrial project has not only reshaped the country’s energy landscape but has also created opportunities for private enterprises and driven sustainable economic […]
Read MoreAn estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]
Read MoreMCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank) a financial institution is deepening its presence in Nigeria with the appointment of a Nigerian, Abiodun Azeez as our new Representative Officer MCB brings Azeez an expert with a wealth of experience in the banking sector and a deep understanding of the African market, to strengthen MCB’s presence in Nigeria and […]
Read MoreThe countdown has begun for the 6th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 6.0), an annual celebration of innovation and technology. This year’s conference will bring together a powerful consortium of partners, including Eko Innovation Centre, Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, GDM Group, and The Nest Innovation Park, to […]
Read MoreNestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category at the “Employers’ Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in Lagos recently. The Company was also recognized for its investment in sustainability with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” award. The […]
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An insurtech company, Cube Cover with the support from some technology and telecoms company has launched an a solution that will leapfrog the insurance market in Nigeria into a new frontier through the help of mobile platform technology. Unveiling the new insurtech mobile platform in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of […]
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