Gadgets and Device

Apple Tops Smartphone Market Share by 27.7% as Samsung Aheads On by 4.5% 

For almost 15 years, tech giants Apple and Samsung have been competing for the title of the world’s largest smartphone vendor. Samsung held the lead most of the time, but things changed in January 2023 when Apple took the top spot. Since then, the US tech titan has stayed ahead, holding the largest share of […]

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Digital Leadership Series

The Role of Strategic Planning in Business Growth

Business growth is built on strategic planning. It is like a roadmap, guiding the organization toward its long-term goals and helping it to balance daily operations. A good strategy supports business focus in terms of resources, priorities, and overcoming market adversities. In a competitive world, strategic planning is not just an aid for growth but […]

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Business

Foundations Light Up Lives of Citizens with The Bold Christmas Project 

Dolly Children Foundation and Flourish Roots Foundation collaborated to carry out the eagerly awaited BOLD Christmas Project, a touching program that has grown to be a mainstay of holiday cheer and generosity. 100 children and their families were impacted by the foundations’ successful efforts to spread holiday cheer to underprivileged communities during the event, which […]

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Business

NCC Type-Approved Phones Hit 2,346 as 88 Types Enter Nigerian Market in June

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released the lists of numbers mobile phones that were approved in the last few months. According that the statistics published by the Commission on its website the current of numbers of the type-approved phones in Nigeria is at 2,346. To ensure maximum interoperability and affordability for consumers, the Type […]

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Business

Billing-to-Payment Platform Startup Billboxx Closes $1.6m Pre-seed Funding to Tackle Cashflow

Nigerian startup Billboxx, an integrated billing-to-payment platform aimed at ensuring timely payments for businesses across Africa, has closed a $1.6 million pre-seed funding round to help it tackle the critical cashflow challenges faced by SMEs across Africa. Founded in early 2023 by Justus Obaoye and Abdulazeez Ogunjobi, Billboxx has built an integrated billing-to-payment platform that streamlines billing […]

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Business

EFCC BIG FEAT: Arrests 193 Foreigners, 599 Others for Alleged Crypto Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed a landmark arrest of a total number of 792 suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who briefed journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday said the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December […]

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Digital Leadership Series

How Digital Innovation Is Crafting Next Generation of Careers

The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital innovation. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cloud computing are not only reshaping industries but also creating entirely new career paths. The question is no longer if digital tools will impact careers—it’s how they’ll redefine them. The Rise of New Roles Jobs […]

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Technology

NITDA Underscore Safe and Responsible Data Utilisation for Thriving Digital Economy

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the critical role of data in driving a sustainable digital economy. Speaking at the just concluded 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa harped on the need for safe and responsible data utilisation. Inuwa highlighted the importance of data sovereignty in ensuring Nigeria’s […]

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Business

Nigeria Mulls Online Protection Bill, Seeks Input from Stakeholders

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and inclusive policy development. According to a statement from the Director, […]

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Business

Japanese Ambassador, Business Community Laud Dangote Refinery Deployment of Modern Technology 

The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex has been hailed as an astonishing masterpiece, showcasing Nigeria’s technological advancements on the global stage. This accolade was shared by a delegation from the Japanese Business Community in Nigeria, led by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo. The Dangote Group also reiterated that its petroleum products are in demand […]

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