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MTN Tops List of 100 African Brands Amid Rising Profile of Non-African Brands Entrenched Position

The MTN Group brand emerged the number one African brands despite African brands regressed 20% from a 10-year high of 17% to 14% share of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa. However MTN dropped out of the Top 10, and all African brands lost ground, except Zambia’s Trade Kings, the highest African mover […]

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Technology

Gwandu, Former NCC Boss Resumes as NASENI Substantive EVC/CEO

The new and substantive Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Dr. Bashir Gwandu, has officially resumed office at the NASENI Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday May 22. Gwandu took over from the Officer Overseeing the activities of the Agency, Mrs. Nonyem Onyechi, following his appointment as […]

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Tech Talk

Controversial N120bn Banks USSD Debt to Telecoms Operators Begs for Intervention

One of my earliest memories of a money fight was one between an alajo (thrift collector) and a borrower. The debtor was screaming at the top of his voice, ‘na money I borrow I no kill person.’ Then he added a clincher, ‘after all Nigeria self dey owe.’ It took the intervention of the Baba […]

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Technology

Startups Threatens Big Tech as Generative AI Monetization Gathers Momentum

The race to commercialize and monetize generative AI is stirring intense competition within the industry, with a looming question mark over whether hyperscale cloud providers or nimble startups will emerge victorious. Small-scale contenders possess an advantage, harnessing their ability to construct highly customizable Gen AI models. This prospect presents a potential threat to big tech […]

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Business

Dangote Refinery to Generate $21b and Boost Youth Employment by Over 100,000 Jobs

Amid encomium from eminent personalities, which included President Mohammadu Buhari and five other African heads of state, President of the pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote disclosed today that the newly commissioned 650,000pbd refinery would employ over 100,000 Nigerians youths as well as generate over $21 billion, therefore saving the country huge forex, […]

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BrandTech

Brands Spent $673b on Social Media Ads in Five Years

With 75% of Gen Zers and almost half of Millennials making purchasing decisions influenced by social media ads, it`s no wonder brands and companies continue pouring money into this type of advertising. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, brands worldwide have spent a whopping $673bn on social media ads in the past five years, and […]

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Business

Six African Presidents to Commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery Today

In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, Six African President including Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Expected at the historic event apart from international dignitaries are the Presidents of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyadéma; […]

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News

kashifu Inuwa DG of NITDA Bags Honorary Degree from California Metropolitan University

Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Leadership and Management) by California Metropolitan University (CMU) during the Leaders Without Borders Annual Business (LWD) Summit, in London. LWD Annual Business Summit is a global event that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought […]

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Digital Leadership Series

LUSAKA NOTES: Dr Ibietan’s Thought on Africa’s Creative Economy & Reputational Rebound

Hours ago, I made a presentation focused on the above topic at the ongoing annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), as a participating member at the 34th edition of the annual conference of the 47-year-old body of PR practitioners in Africa and their global allies. The African Public Relations Association holds an […]

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StartUps

Designing Digital Products for Market Relevance: A Strategic Framework for Founders

Too many digital products launch with a bang, only to fade into obscurity within months. The reason is that they missed the market. It’s not a lack of passion. Founders are passionate. It’s not even a lack of technical skill. Many have great developers. What’s often missing is a repeatable, strategic approach to designing products […]

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