MTN has again been ranked as the ‘Most Admired African Brand’ based on spontaneous consumer responses in Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2020 survey. The survey, which was released on Monday, shows that MTN is also the only African brand in the rankings of the ‘Most Admired Brands in Africa’. #MTN has again been […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the telecommunications industry. The suspension, which is indefinite was the result of a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu, the Board had earlier […]
Read MoreLagos Urban Innovation Challenge, has opened application for its first competition which offers solutions to critical urban issues access to a virtual accelerator and support worth over $10,000. The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge, which is being run by Utopia in partnership with Skoll Foundation, Lagos Innovates, Future Africa, the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, Business […]
Read MoreThe number of instant messaging users will reach 4.3 billion in 2020, rising from 3.9 billion in 2019. This is a growth of 9% year-on-year, largely driven by an increased need for remote communication during the COVID-19 crisis. The new research, Mobile Messaging: Operator Strategies & Vendor Opportunities 2020-2024, from Juniper Research identified integrated payment […]
Read MoreStartup, Wedding Registry NG has launched its web platform that allows users to more easily give and receive wedding gifts. An e-commerce website with a focus on wedding gifts, Wedding Registry helps couples communicate their gift preferences to guests, while guests can easily select and pay for certain items. Founded by Prince Iwendi and Daisy […]
Read MoreInnovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology Accelerator is seeking applications from innovators across the African continent who are dedicated to developing mobile based technologies designed to assist people living with disabilities. The UK Aid-funded programme, which is run by Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub and Amref Enterprises Limited, hopes to accelerate 12 start-ups in its […]
Read MoreConsumer lending platform Carbon, and a fintech startup has launched Carbon Express, a keyboard extension that allows customers to access its services from within whatever app they are using. Rebranding last year as parent company OneFi, it has transited into being a full digital banking platform after raising $5 million in debt funding and acquiring […]
Read MoreRecyclan, a tech-enabled recycling company, has established operations across Africa as it collects waste and exports it to the rest of the world. Launched in 2018 by Chime Okwuokenye, Rob Homan and Molawa Adesuyi, Recyclan is on a mission to reduce Africa’s carbon footprint and make the world greener by recycling plastic waste. The startup […]
Read MoreTechnology company, Zoho Corporation said has that all its 45+ business software applications are available at a fixed price in Nigerian. The move, part of the brand’s global survive-and-serve strategy, seeks to ease the impact of currency fluctuations, especially on small businesses. It also aims to significantly reduce barriers to entry for SMEs who are […]
Read MoreIn support of smallholder farmers and improved food security in Nigeria, the Convention on Business Integrity’s for-profit arm, CBi Innovations Limited (CBiIL) has chosen the SAP Rural Sourcing Management solution to support 850 000 small maize producers and integrate them into the agricultural value chains. In a statement announcing the initaitive, SAP disclosed that the […]
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