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Trade Lenda in Partnership with TechnologyMirror Take SMEs Trade Fair to Kwara State this Weekend

Following the successful hosting of the Lagos edition of Trade Lenda SME Trade Fair, Trade Lenda in partnership with TechnologyMirror move the fair to Ilorin, the Kwara State capital city this weekend. The Kwara Trade Lenda Fair is set to be a pivotal event, showcasing a dedication to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and […]

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Software

Mobile’s Share of Web Traffic Drops by 10% as Smartphone Users Hit 6.92 Billion

Over the past ten years, mobile’s share of web traffic has quadrupled, with today more than half of total web browsing done on mobile devices. But after a decade of continuous growth, 2023 brought an unexpected decline. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, mobile phones made 52.8% of total web traffic in 2023, or nearly 10% […]

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News

Nigerians Spend More Time on Social Media than Japanese 

Statistics show Nigerians spend the most time on social media platforms, or an average of three hours and 49 minutes daily. Over the past year, more than 215 million people have joined the social media space, pushing the total number of users to a whopping 4.95 billion, or 61% of the global population. And while […]

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Business

Nestle Unveils 2023 Media Award Contenders

The highly anticipated Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2023 promises to be an exciting edition with an impressive 118 submissions received from a broad range of the media at the time of the official closing of entries on November 16, 2023. Announcing the official closure of entries, Nestlé’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Victoria Uwadoka […]

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Business

DCC Technologies Unveils Dell XPS 15 & XPS 17 Laptop

For laptop users looking for the best of the best, the newest in the Dell XPS range is now available to the channel from official distributor, DCC Technologies (DCC). “A legacy is not built within a day; the Dell XPS range has over the years become synonymous with premium materials, build quality and top-of-the-range technology,” […]

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FinTech

Virtual Card Spend Driven by API-based Issuing to Reach $13.8trl  by 2028

By 2028, global virtual card spend will have increased by 355%; from $3.1 trillion in 2023. The key driver will be the adoption of API-based virtual card issuing platforms, a new study by Juniper Research, revealed. Virtual cards use randomly generated and generally temporary card numbers linked to a payment account, which are used to […]

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Technology

Advancements in Digital Landscape, Emerging Technologies Creating Surge in Cyber-Attacks, Says Expert

There is currently a noticeable surge cyber-attacks due to ongoing advancements in the digital landscape, emerging technologies, and the proliferation of smart devices. A Cybersecurity Consultant, Olaifa Opeyemi at Digital Encode Limited, who made the observation recently while speaking at a fire-side chat during  the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum, noted that the more […]

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News

New ITU Report Raises Concern Over Internet Traffic Connectivity Disparity Between High- & Low Income Countries

Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on Internet data usage, featured for the first time in the ITU’s annual connectivity report, showed that fixed-broadband services accounted for […]

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Business

Nigeria Govt Gives Backing to Startup Acts, Opens Portal for Engagement with Startups

The Nigerian Government has set up a Startup Support and Engagement Portal, designed as a one-stop shop for startups, venture capital companies, hubs, and innovation stakeholders through the efforts of the . National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The portal will facilitate the labelling of Nigerian Startups and the registration of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Accelerators, […]

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Economy

Nigerian Govt Set to Raise N200m from Philanthropy for MSMEs Funding 

The Nigerian Government intends to raise N200m from a philanthropic organisations as part of efforts to create jobs and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) The Senior Special Assistant to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation, Office of the Vice President,Temitola Adekunle-Johnson in a statement said the funds will be invested in key […]

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