With the long term impact of Covid-19 remaining unclear, organisations are rightly considering the potential impact on both their productivity and the wellbeing of their staff. Key to this is an organisation’s ability to implement effective remote working policies at pace, and to ensure that employees are equipped to work productively from home for long […]
Read MoreAs part of the measures to stop the spread of the corona virus pandemic, the National Identity Management Commission, has ordered the immediate shut down of all its enrollment centers in Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Katsina and Anambra States. The move becomes necessary to prevent our Staff and applicants from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic. […]
Read MoreTo sustain the contribution of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a national sensitization programme for lawyers on telecommunication regulations. The Commission has also said the country needed more lawyers with specialisation in telecoms laws and regulations to sustain the industry growth. Yetunde […]
Read MoreThe Russian developer of office software “My Office” and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cameroon have agreed to provide and introduce 1M software licenses of My Office Education in schools and pre-school facilities of Cameroon over the course of 10 years. This is the first export contract on educational software for My […]
Read MoreThe Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan said the Ecobank Xpress Save and Xpress Loan is a digital product designed to stimulate micro savings in the economy. According to the bank Managing Director, this innovative product is part of the bank’s overall strategy to drive financial inclusion and make full banking truly accessible to all […]
Read MoreAnother Chinese smartphone brand, In a statement, Transsion, Tecno’s parent company, says after a long wait since 2008, Tecno Mobile will finally make its way to South African shores. According to the company, South African consumers can purchase Tecno smartphones from major retail stores and online outlets that include Hi, Mr Price, loot.co.za and Takealot.co.za. […]
Read MoreMicrosoft on Friday announced that co-founder and technology advisor Bill Gates stepped down from the company’s board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change. Gates will continue to serve as technology advisor to CEO Satya Nadella and other leaders […]
Read MoreMTN is promising “good news” for its customers regarding data pricing cuts, as the operator is about to conclude its negotiations with the Competition Commission (CompCom). MTN Group CEO Rob Shuter says the operator is “very close to coming up with a set of undertakings” in its negotiations with the CompCom that will see the […]
Read MoreJumia, e-commerce platform in Africa has gone into a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. The partnership will provide a steady supply of hygiene products such as soap bars, disinfectants, and liquid hand wash at affordable pricing. These products are facing a growing […]
Read MoreMTN Group’s full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2019 show its African operations are anchoring the telco’s bumper profit.The group’s stellar results were supported by double-digit growth in service revenue by both MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The Pan-African carrier’s service revenue went up 9.8% in constant-currency terms, led by 22.9% growth in […]
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