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Again, NCC Warns Consumers & Vendors of Dangers of Patronising Non-Type Approved Mobile Phones

The 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 […]

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EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH: Lead, Inspire & Succeed

“ 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 […]

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FinTech

Consumer Commission Delists Easynaira, Swiftcash, Cashmeh & 15 Digital Money Lenders

The 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 […]

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Technology

JUST IN: Founder of Co-creation Hub, Bosun Tijani Makes Ministerial List

The 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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Business

Lawmakers Scheme Firm Control of CBN, Mull Review of Establishing Act

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is again on the radar as the nation’s lawmakers plan revisiting the Act establishing the apex bank. The Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed the need for the National Assembly to revisit the legislation behind the CBN during ministerial screening at the Senate following nominee Adebayo Adelabu’s request for new […]

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Technology

NCC Signs MoU with BPSR to Flag-off Digital Reforms in Federal Public Service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work towards accelerating the digitisation reform process in government. Helmsmen of both organisation, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta and the Director-General BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Arabi signed at the NCC’s Head […]

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Tech Talk

Why ESG Makes Great Business Sense for African Fintechs

If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you’re already familiar with the acronym ESG. Standing for “environmental”, “social”, and “governance”, it’s a constantly evolving standard that emphasises the importance of doing business in a way that positively impacts the environment, society and stakeholders. In essence, it’s the idea that companies can grow and […]

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Technology

Nigeria Acquires N44m Radio Telescope to Aid Research, Studies

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) had acquired its first functional radio telescope worth over N44 million to aid Astronomy research and studies in the country. Director, Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy (CBSSA), Dr Bonaventure Okere, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Okere said that the […]

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Business

Dangote Plans Academy for Block Makers to Tackle Building Collapse

Dangote Cement Plc is planning to establish an academy to support the seamless transfer of requisite skills to block makers and artisans in the real estate sector of the economy. Africa’s leading cement manufacturer said the decision was informed by the menace of building collapse in the country. Dangote Cement’s National Sales Director, Mrs Funmi […]

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70% Customer Data Platform Spend to be Driven by Retail & Digital Media Enterprises, Says Juniper Research

About 70 percent of customers’ data are going to be driven by retail and digital media enterprises in 2023, according to a report from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in mobile messaging, has identified the two leading markets driving CDP (Customer Data Platform) adoption this year. The report said that they will account for $1.5 […]

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