Blockchain will enable $31 billion in food fraud savings globally by 2024 by immutably tracking food across the supply chain. Substantial savings in food fraud will be realised from 2021 and compliance costs will be reduced by 30% by 2024,New data from Juniper Research indiciated. The new research, Blockchain: Key Vertical Opportunities, Trends & Challenges […]
Read MoreDHL Global Forwarding, provider of air, ocean and road freight services, was recognized as a Top Employer in Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa for 2020. The certification affirms the market leader’s strategy to deliver expert logistics services by investing in the best team of freight forwarding experts The certification, awarded by Top Employer Institute, […]
Read MoreNigerian startup Donate-ng is seeing strong revenue growth as uptake of its donation-based crowdfunding platform increases. Founded in 2015, Donate-ng connects charities, non-profits and individuals seeking financial assistance with willing donors. “A lot of Nigerians are in search of social goods, charitable campaigns and non-profit campaigns that they can donate to without the challenge of […]
Read MoreAfrica Finance Corporation the leading investment-grade infrastructure solutions provider, today announces the closing of its inaugural US$140,000,000 Kimchi Term Loan Facility (“Facility”). This Facility is AFC’s first Korean-focused instrument. It follows the Corporation’s US$233 million and JPY1 billion dual currency Samurai Term Loan Facility, closed in September 2019, and a US$300 million Loan Facility, through […]
Read MoreFSS, one of India’s payments processor and a global provider of integrated payment products, and US-based Oracle Financial Services, will collaborate to enhance digital payments for banks in Nigeria. As part of this strategic relationship, FSS will provide specialized integration and hosting services for Oracle’s cutting-edge Oracle Banking and Payments solutions. FSS will also extend […]
Read MoreGoogle has launched an accelerator focused on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will provide social impact startups with access to training, mentorship and technical support. The new programme, which is open to startups from Africa as well as Europe and the Middle East working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, will […]
Read MoreNokia and Spectranet, Nigeria’s Internet Service Provider are into a partnership that will bring high-speed access to customers in Lagos and Abuja by deploying Nokia’s GPON solution as part of an extensive Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rollout. The solution will enable Spectranet to provide new ultra-broadband services such as 4K HD video streaming and online gaming to […]
Read MoreGE Healthcare has announced the launch of Versana Premier and Versana Essential for the first time in Uganda. The launch was announced during the Uganda Society for Advancement of Radiology and Imaging Conference (USOFARI). Versana Premier is a world-class ultrasound designed for peace of mind, easy to use and easy to own. The Versana Premier […]
Read MoreWOWBii Interactive, Africa’s pioneer manufacturer (OEM) of Interactive flat panel displays, will showcase EdTech solutions for transforming the education sector at Computer Village Expo 2019 (#CVE2019), Nigeria’s biggest consumer technology festival holding December 10-14 in Lagos. Computer Village Expo 2019 holding at the Haven Events Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos on the theme, “A New Partnership […]
Read MoreGlobacom has re-affirmed its commitment to promoting women empowerment in Nigeria, as the company throws its weight behind this year’s edition of the annual conference of the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ). Globacom in a statement issued from its head office on Friday said women empowerment is necessary for the emancipation of […]
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