Business

Consider Using Dollar as Collateral to Secure Naira Loan, ICSL CEO Tells Investors

If you are wondering how to get scarce foreign currency to start up a business that requires imported inputs, there is an idea on that popping up from the Chief Executive Officer of Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL), Mr Yemi Oshodi who spend 25 years of his business life on the Wall Street before returning […]

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Nigerian GenZ Entrepreneur, Kenneth Uche Makes List of UK University £100,000 Research Award

Kenneth Uche, 28 entrepreneur who is providing affordable, eco-friendly cooking solutions for millions of Nigerians is on the list of finalist for a research award worth £100,000. The Just IMAGINE If… award, held every two years, invites forward thinkers to submit their sustainable business ideas for evaluation by renowned entrepreneurs and social innovators. The winner […]

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National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign Design to Safeguard Personal Data & Create Jobs, Says NDPC

The planned introduction of the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign this week in Lagos, is designed to create awareness on the need to protect personal data and create jobs through the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. Announcing the plans for the campaign, the Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO […]

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About Six Technology Development Zones to Open Soon Across Nigeria as NITDA, eVillage Finalise MoU

Several technology development zones are to spring up soon across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. This is the central part of a partnership proposal between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage), an initiative meant to foster technology innovations and inclusivity in the country. Speaking while playing host to […]

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Mobile Phones Lead Internet Traffic by 58% Drops 4% Less than in 2022

Although more than 97% of all internet users owned a smartphone last year, almost 2% more than the year before, mobile’s share of total web traffic actually dropped. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, mobile phones made 57.9% of total web traffic in 2023, or nearly 4% less than the year before. The Second-Largest Web Traffic […]

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Visuals Solution Demands on Increase as Businesses Turn to AI

As businesses increasingly turn to AI for process automation and optimization, the demand for personalized visual solutions is on the rise. In 2024, 34% of companies have integrated AI into their operations, with an additional 42% actively considering implementation, and of those utilizing AI, 53% are used for production. While generative visual AI models like Midjourney or Stable […]

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SASAP Unveils Winners of Africa Partner Awards Supporting Africa’s Digital Transformation

AMA PRESS RELEASE SAP has announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards. At a recent event held in the Cape Winelands, the SAP Africa Partner Awards recognised excellence within SAP’s partner ecosystem throughout Africa. According to Nazia Pillay, Head of Partner Ecosystem, SAP Middle East and Africa, says the role of partners […]

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Asia-Pacific Generates 64% of Global Mobile Gaming Revenue in 2023, Says Report

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region leads the global mobile gaming market, generating 64% of total revenue in 2023, as the region is home to 5.2 billion mobile subscribers, accounting for more than half of total mobile subscribers globally, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest  thematic report “Mobile Gaming,” reveals that mobile gaming revenue was […]

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NDPC Tightens Regulatory Policy, Signs MoU with NLRC and SMEDAN

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), aimed at bolstering data protection initiatives across various sectors. The National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, represented NDPC, Director General, NLRC, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, […]

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IWD: Nigeria to Get National Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy Plan Soon

A National Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy Plan aimed at addressing the digital gap in previously launched initiatives in Nigeria is to be ready soon. Director General of the Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who made this known when a delegation from TECHWOMEN, led by Ms. Binta Mustapha visited, noted the role of NITDA in promoting digital […]

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