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How Data Sharing Can Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

AMA PRESS RELEASE Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continents vast economic potential. Financial institutions have traditionally relied on conventional credit histories and collateral to assess customers’ risk profiles, often […]

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Tech Talk

Why ESG Makes Great Business Sense for African Fintechs

If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you’re already familiar with the acronym ESG. Standing for “environmental”, “social”, and “governance”, it’s a constantly evolving standard that emphasises the importance of doing business in a way that positively impacts the environment, society and stakeholders. In essence, it’s the idea that companies can grow and […]

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Tech Talk

Controversial N120bn Banks USSD Debt to Telecoms Operators Begs for Intervention

One of my earliest memories of a money fight was one between an alajo (thrift collector) and a borrower. The debtor was screaming at the top of his voice, ‘na money I borrow I no kill person.’ Then he added a clincher, ‘after all Nigeria self dey owe.’ It took the intervention of the Baba […]

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Business

Harnessing Conversational Messaging to Better Engage customers in Digital Era

Businesses in Nigeria are currently faced with numerous challenges, including fast-changing global economic conditions, a new post-pandemic reality, as well as a fast-growing young population that is increasingly technology-savvy. These prevailing market conditions have ushered in challenging times, making it increasingly difficult for organisations to maintain and attract new business. Simultaneously, companies are finding that […]

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Tech Talk

What You are Doing Now Can Shorten Your Laptop Battery Lifespan

Laptops have become an essential tool for our everyday lives. One of the most significant concerns with laptops is their battery life. Many people use their laptops continuously while it is plugged in, and they often wonder if it is safe for the battery to be always connected to the power source. In this article, […]

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Digital Leadership Series

Customers’ Needs, New Work Models & Ecosystem Driving Cloud Adoption in Africa, Says SAP

West African businesses are adopting cloud technologies at an unprecedented rate to unlock a range of competitive capabilities through digital transformation. According to the Managing Director for West Africa at SAP, Titilayo Adewumi, the past few years have seen a sharp increase in the adoption of cloud technologies among West African enterprises. “The digital transformation […]

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Tech Talk

ChatGPT, Beyond the Hype

Have you tried ChatGPT yet? Go on and give it a try if you haven’t! “ChatGPT is at capacity right now. Get notified when we’re back.” That’s because the chatbot, trained by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since launching in November of 2022. Whether using ChatGPT to ask for advice on how to […]

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Technology

Nigeria Needs Digital Transformation to Safeguard Democracy, Says MD SAP W/Africa

As Africa’s largest democracy gears up for its hotly contested elections, the question of technology’s role in enhancing the voting process is once again in the spotlight. Nigeria goes to the polls in February to elect a new President, House of Representatives, and Senate, as well as new State Assemblies and Governors. More than 84 […]

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