Over the past years, influencers have become one of the top choices for social media marketers, providing brands an opportunity to reach millions of potential users practically overnight. The rising popularity of influencers has boosted the total spending in this market to record highs. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, brands have spent a whopping […]
Read MoreMTN’s MoMo platform is inviting tech developers and innovators to participate in its online application programming interface (API) hackathon. According to a statement, the hackathon will focus on producing solutions that shape the future of demand-driven financial services. It will span across 15 countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Rwanda. […]
Read MoreGoogle is rolling out new privacy tools, including SafeSearch, which features a blurring setting for explicit imagery – such as adult or graphic violent content – that can be blurred out by default when it appears in search results. The company says the new tools aim to bolster the protection of personal information on its […]
Read MoreThe Ombudsman for Banking Services is South Africa has warned members of the public about the rise in contactless payments fraud. According to the banking ombud, it has seen the emergence of a new scam involving the use of near-field communication (NFC) technology. NFC is short-range wireless connectivity technology that lets NFC-enabled devices communicate with […]
Read MoreGlobal revenue from BaaP (Banking-as-a-Platform) services will increase to $49 billion globally in 2028, from $4 billion in 2023 but the traditional banks are fighting back. Juniper Research in a study argued that BaaP can help traditional banks regain their competitive edge against neobanks. Through collaboration with innovative vendors, banks can offer new services from […]
Read MoreA boost is on the horizon for the Medium and Small Scale Enterprises in Nigeria in the digital space with the offer of N500 billion from Wema Bank for the launch of digital hubs across the country. The Director of Information in the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, Mr Olusola Abiola who made […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned traders and other stakeholders about the negative consequences of selling and purchasing phones and telecommunications gadgets that are not type approved by the Commission. The certification of telecom devices used in the telecom sector is one of the mandates of the NCC as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications […]
Read More“ Leadership is not about being in charge. It involves looking after those you are responsible for.” INTRODUCTION Effective leadership plays a crucial role in driving organizational growth in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape. Leaders with qualities like integrity, empathy, and strategic thinking inspire and empower their teams. In this article, we explore the […]
Read MoreThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has delisted another 18 Digital Money Lenders (DMLs) for operating without regulatory approval. A statement by Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Irukera said the DMLs were operating in violation of the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and […]
Read MoreThe founder and chief Executive Officer of Co-Creation Hub, Dr Bosun Tijani is on the list of the 19 ministerial nominees send to the National Assemble by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. Ijani was some years ago declared a number of analysts one of the most powerful figures in African tech when Co-creation Hub and […]
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