As artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and the cloud are transforming the way we manage information in Nigeria and across the world, data has become a must-have strategic asset. More than just a volume to be stored, it represents the engine of innovation and growth. However, faced with exponential growth in volumes, its […]
Read MoreNigeria is experiencing significant capital spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The country has the highest amount of funding provided to AI companies and the second-highest number of AI specialists in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong investor confidence, a robust and growing talent base, and an overall potential for scaling innovation in the field. Central to most […]
Read MoreIn a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to the US Bureau of Statistics), any business that has crossed 15 years should be sharing insights on survival and success. […]
Read MoreNigeria’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, fuelled by the financial services, oil and gas and fintech industries. This brings with it new investment prospects for data centres, to service advances in cloud computing infrastructure and the rollout of 5G technology. According to a 2023 research report, the size of the […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Africa’s digital trade and trade in services landscape has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Indeed, digital trade is transforming the continent’s economic landscape, creating new opportunities for real economic growth, productive job creation, and poverty reduction. This important shift has occurred as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement and […]
Read MoreDigitalisation in West Africa is a perpetual process. Organisations are investing in the infrastructure and platforms that will power business for the next decade, blazing a new trail for themselves and, in the process, modernising legacy systems and applications. However, each organisation has to confront the potential for a security incident. Case in point, according […]
Read MoreHistory was made on the evening of Monday, January 27, in Lagos at the colourful Thisday Awards ceremony when serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, shared the same podium with his son, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, as winners in different categories of the much-coveted awards. The awards commemorated the 30th and 12th anniversaries of Thisday Newspapers and Arise […]
Read MoreWest Africa’s interest in adopting AI- and ML-powered technologies has reshaped the relationship between businesses and data. As more and more companies use data and analytics to improve their commercial performance and inform their decision-making, combined with increased investments in IT and digital infrastructure, more data becomes available to them. For some, data will […]
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Imagine waking up one morning to find no internet, no mobile network, and no access to emergency services—all because a single fibre cable was carelessly severed during routine construction. This is not just a hypothetical scenario; it’s a reality that plays out daily across Nigeria, threatening the backbone of our digital economy and undermining national […]
Read MoreBusiness growth is built on strategic planning. It is like a roadmap, guiding the organization toward its long-term goals and helping it to balance daily operations. A good strategy supports business focus in terms of resources, priorities, and overcoming market adversities. In a competitive world, strategic planning is not just an aid for growth but […]
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