Stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications industry needs an investment-friendly environment to sustain the role of the telecoms industry in driving digital inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Carl Cruz, the need for an atmosphere that would encourage investors to help telecom operators thrive is also […]
Read MoreThere is the need to integrate digital literacy and skills into Nigeria’s formal education system to better prepare undergraduates for the challenges they will face after graduation. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, stated that NITDA’s primary mandates, is to ensure that Nigeria achieves 95% digital literacy by 2030, […]
Read MoreNestlé Nigeria’s iconic breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, proudly announces the launch of its new sustainable packaging, underscoring the brand’s dedication to providing nutritious food while championing environmental responsibility. This significant update reflects Golden Morn’s over three-decade legacy of nourishing Nigerian families and its forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Aligned with Nestlé’s global recycling vision, the new […]
Read MoreNigeria’s telecom operators under the group Association of Licence Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON) have reacted to the harsh economic environment under which they operate striving to meet their business obligation to their customers. At the core of their grievances are: the unabated electricity power supply, multiple taxes from several government agencies and the aggressive […]
Read MoreThe Dangote Group has refuted social media news by some publications of a plan to sell petrol at N600/litre for Dangote Petrol. The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr Anthony Chiejina in statement also said Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is not our business partner yet “We would like to clarify that. […]
Read MoreAs cyber criminals increasingly target Africa, Nigerian businesses are experiencing major phishing attempts, in various forms, as well as business email compromise. This came up during a recent webinar hosted by Rubrik, in cooperation with ITWeb Africa, for Nigerian IT and security decision-makers. The webinar covered the findings of new research from Rubrik Zero Labs, ‘The state of […]
Read MoreAs we stand on the cusp of a healthcare revolution, the recent Smart Health Summit 2024 provided a glimpse into the transformative changes shaping the future of medicine on the continent and beyond. While technological advancements took centre stage, a crucial theme resonated throughout the discussions: the indispensable role of medical professionals in this evolving […]
Read MoreThe iHATCH startup incubation programme has been able to create 1179 jobs within three years of its formation.The jobs, which were created by Cohort 1 and 2 had 16 trained startups with 32 participants, and a combined job of 179 and over 1000 indirect jobs. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology […]
Read MoreSpend on card technology by card issuers will rise significantly, from $9.8bn globally in 2024 to $13bn in 2029.This growth of 39% will be driven by banks and other card issuers attracting new customers with differentiated card types. By using premium options such as metal or wooden cards, banks can differentiate themselves in the highly […]
Read MoreKonga, Nigeria’s e-commerce platform is set to cushion the effect of Nigeria’s tough economy on parents, teachers, students and school administrators with its Back-To-School campaign offer. This soft landing which heralds the resumption of another academic year across the country is the authentic sales campaign aimed at ameliorating the financial stress thrown up by high […]
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