Business

NDPC Seeks More Private Sector Led Awareness Campaign, Harps on Data Privacy & Security 

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is keen on having more private sector of the Nigerian economy take lead in creating awareness about data privacy, particularly as it relates to the differences between privacy and security of data. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, made the call in a keynote speaker at […]

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Business

Why Most Startup Partnerships Failed at Execution Layer in 2023

In 2023, partnerships were one of the most overused growth strategies in the startup ecosystem. Faced with tighter funding conditions and more cautious investors, founders leaned heavily on collaborations to access distribution, credibility, capital, and technical capability. Announcements were frequent. Strategic alliances were publicised. Memorandums were signed. Yet behind the visibility, a quieter pattern emerged. […]

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Telecoms

ITU Aligns with NCC’s Submarine Cable Cut Mitigation Plan, Unveils Resilience International Advisory Body

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Agency for Digital Technologies, and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the leading industry organisation promoting submarine cable protection, have formed the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience to strengthen the resilience of this vital telecommunication infrastructure. Recall that following a recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in […]

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Business

Cubecover Breaks into Nigeria’s  Insuretech industry Assures of Protecting Over 500,000 Lives

OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT Cubecover, a dynamic new entrant into Nigeria’s insurance technology sector, has laid out an ambitious plan to provide affordable insurance to over 10 million Nigerians by 2027. Leveraging strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, fintech platforms, network providers, and insurers, Cubecover has already processed over 400,000 policies and thousands of enrollees receiving medical […]

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Business

MTN Nigeria Shops for Additional N50bn to Shore-up working Capital

MTN Nigeria Plc plans to raise an additional N50 billion from the debt capital market as the telecom company seeks to shore up working capital. In a notice, the company told the Nigerian Exchange about its proposed issuance of N50 billion series 13 and 14 commercial paper sales to investors. The telecommunications company said its […]

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Business

OGUNCCIMA Applauds Dangote Refinery’s Impact on Nigeria’s Economy, Private Sector

 Contributions of Dangote Refinery to Nigeria’s economy and its role in revitalizing the private sector exciting Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) OGUNCCIMA is also happy that  this flagship industrial project has not only reshaped the country’s energy landscape but has also created opportunities for private enterprises and driven sustainable economic […]

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Internet

About Six Billion People Online in 2024 as Complexities of Reaching Communities in Low-income Countries Heightens

An estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]

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Business

Mauritius Lender, MCB Expands Deeper into Nigeria’s Economy, Appoints New Representative Officer 

MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank) a financial institution is deepening its presence in Nigeria with the appointment of a Nigerian, Abiodun Azeez as our new Representative Officer MCB brings  Azeez an expert with  a wealth of experience in the banking sector and a deep understanding of the African market, to strengthen MCB’s presence in Nigeria and […]

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Business

Nestlé Nigeria Wins NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages Category

Nestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category at the “Employers’ Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in Lagos recently. The Company was also recognized for its investment in sustainability with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” award. The […]

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Technology

Insurtech Firm, Cube Cover Set to Leapfrog Nigeria’s Insurance Market into New Frontier Using Mobile Platform

An insurtech company, Cube Cover with the support from some technology and telecoms company has launched an a solution that will leapfrog the insurance market in Nigeria into a new frontier through the help of mobile platform technology. Unveiling the new insurtech mobile platform in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of […]

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