Technology

Zoho Grows Nigerian Operations by 50% in One Year, Unveils Fresh Business Portfolios

Zoho, a global technology company, said that it grew by 50% in Nigeria in 2022. The company, as part of its Zoho for Startups programme, has also partnered with #StartupSouth, an organisation that works towards the development of startups from South and South-East Nigeria. Zoho will also be providing its contract management solution, Zoho Contracts, […]

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Business

Nestlé Professional Endorsed New MAGGI Signature Jollof for Eateries, Hotels & Others

At a Jollof Carnival hosted in Lagos, Nestlé Professional unveiled a new 100g pack size of MAGGI Signature Jollof Seasoning Powder, a convenient and affordable option for out of home users including restaurants, bukas and hotels. With its attractive packaging and unique flavors, the seasoning in the new pack size responds to current preferences for […]

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Business

NDPC Takes Goes Tough on Data Protection Breach, Flags-off Task Force on Accountability

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has set machinery in motion to enforce data subjects rights and promote trust in Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem. In its Guidance Notice titled: GUIDANCE NOTICE ON THE FILING OF DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT RETURNS (CAR), the Commission advices data controllers and processors to file compliance audit returns or risk being […]

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Software

Two US Base Nigerian Students Develop Relocation & Visa Processing APP

Nigerian-founded startup Guideli is a settlement management tool that provides tailored relocation resources and simplifies the convoluted visa processes. And the idea for it came about when its two co-founders relocated to the United States (US) to study. Founded by Daniel Jayeoba and Oyebade Adepegba, Guideli leverages AI to empower immigrants and guide them every […]

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News

Nigerian Customs Denys Knowledge of $3.2bn Modernisation Project

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that the agency was not privy to details of Customs modernisation project which the country would invest 3.2 trillion dollars into. This revelation came when the Customs Controller General, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by Deputy Controller General Mba Musa appeared before the Senate Joint Committee on Finance on Wednesday. […]

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Financial

MTN Nigeria Unveils Milestones of Ambition 2025 Strategy at Hosting of Capital Markets Day

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) on the sideline of hosting its Capital Markets Day in Abuja, has announced progress on achieving its ‘Ambition 2025’ Strategy, and the emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy to local and international investors. The event was attended by local and international investors who had the opportunity to engage high-level […]

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Business

Senate Confirms Maida as Executive Vice Chairman of NCC

The Senate has, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was confirmed by the Senate during its plenary session where it adopted a report of the Senate Committee on Communications that screened Maida on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. […]

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Business

Africa Data Centres Plans Hyperscale Centres in Nigeria as Joburg Facility Gets Boosts

Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of the Cassava Technologies Group, says its second Cape Town-based data centre facility will go live in the first quarter of 2024. The new 20MW facility, which has been under construction for over a year, has signed up new clients, as it enters the final phases of the multimillion-rand project. […]

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Economy

Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely, Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes are to remain legal tender indefinitely. While new currency notes were introduced last year with the old ones set to cease as legal tender, the apex bank on Tuesday extended “the legal tender status deadline of the old design of N200, […]

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Software

Kaspersky First Transparency Center Debut in African Region

As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has today announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. The new center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, is opening as part of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative, established to highlight the reliability of the company’s solutions and advocate for greater transparency […]

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