Digitalisation 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 […]
Read MoreThe world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital innovation. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cloud computing are not only reshaping industries but also creating entirely new career paths. The question is no longer if digital tools will impact careers—it’s how they’ll redefine them. The Rise of New Roles Jobs […]
Read MoreApple’s stock has reached a new all-time high of $244.40, driven by positive expectations surrounding the iPhone 16 and its integration with artificial intelligence (AI). This achievement reinforces investors’ confidence in the company’s ability to stay at the forefront of technology and solidify its leadership in the global market. Analysts say the iPhone 16 marks […]
Read MoreWith digital technology believed to peak with AI -revolution – a single transformative wave of artificial intelligence, alas the digital progress pushes beyond AI and continues to evolve. Emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), a hyper-connected environment interlinking every device, process, and system, elevates AI into a seamless web of real-time intelligent interactions reshaping […]
Read MoreWe welcomed 2024 with dancing, high-five, kisses, hugs, and singing amidst blinking red lights everywhere, worldwide. On the left hand, the world carried a hamper of chaos into 2024 with frightening contents, while on her right hand, a briefcase of HOPE. From the start of the year, there was a convergence of chaos in the […]
Read MoreIn 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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