Business

Nestle Unveils 2023 Media Award Contenders

The highly anticipated Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2023 promises to be an exciting edition with an impressive 118 submissions received from a broad range of the media at the time of the official closing of entries on November 16, 2023. Announcing the official closure of entries, Nestlé’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Victoria Uwadoka […]

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Business

DCC Technologies Unveils Dell XPS 15 & XPS 17 Laptop

For laptop users looking for the best of the best, the newest in the Dell XPS range is now available to the channel from official distributor, DCC Technologies (DCC). “A legacy is not built within a day; the Dell XPS range has over the years become synonymous with premium materials, build quality and top-of-the-range technology,” […]

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Technology

Nigeria Govt Gives Backing to Startup Acts, Opens Portal for Engagement with Startups

The Nigerian Government has set up a Startup Support and Engagement Portal, designed as a one-stop shop for startups, venture capital companies, hubs, and innovation stakeholders through the efforts of the . National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The portal will facilitate the labelling of Nigerian Startups and the registration of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Accelerators, […]

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Business

NCC Seeks Investment on R & D from Finland Company Nokia in Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry

There are indications that Finland company, Nokia Networks may soon invest in Nigeria’s telecoms industry following a request from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to the on investment opportunities in the industry. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida had requested from the company to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) […]

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Business

Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Dangote Cement Price Slash Scam

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe aged 28 for masterminding and fleecing hundreds of innocent Nigerians in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam. Benjamin was arrested on October 19, 2023 in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State following weeks of intensive investigation by officers of Area A Command of […]

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Business

NITDA, IFAD Mulls Partnership on Agrictech Solutions for Smallholder Farmers

There are possibilities of partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and make access to digital technologies more equitable. IFAD has made a proposal to NITDA during a visit by the […]

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Business

Nigeria’s Trade Finance Startup, FrontEdge Raises $10m for Africa’s Cross-Border Biz

Nigerian trade finance startup FrontEdge, which helps facilitate cross-border trades for African SMEs, has raised $10 million in debt and equity funding to scale operations across Nigeria, Kenya and other African countries. Founded in 2021 by Moni Alli, Front Edge specialises in providing working capital solutions and software tools for exporters and importers in emerging markets. The […]

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Business

Ecobank Flags-Off Sponsorship Campaign  for Customers to AFCON 2023

Ecobank Nigeria has flagged of its, “Save and Score” promo, which is inspired by the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will take place in Côte d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024, and is intended to reward loyal and prospective customers of the bank. The Bank in a statement said that 10 […]

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Telecoms

Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Ghana Integrates with Angola Cables to Expand Digital Offering

The carrier-neutral, colocation Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Accra, Ghana, is joining the Angola Cables Global Data Centre Interconnect. This integration will enhance international connectivity in Ghana and Senegal, offering access to 66 additional data centres, 8 OTTs/CDNs, and 21 IXPs. Clients will benefit from a variety of secure digital solutions and managed services […]

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Business

Schneider Electric Chief Harps on Africa’s Impact Using Data Centres to Drive Region’s Economy emphasises the continued investment in data centre technologies

Africa has a significant role to play in the world’s efforts to establish sustainable data centers of the future, said Mourad Younes, C&SP Segment Leader, MEA at Schneider Electric, at last week’s AfricaCom, which formed part of the annual Africa Tech Festival held at the CTICC in Cape Town. Addressing delegates at the event, Mourad […]

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