QNET, a leading global eCommerce, lifestyle and wellness direct selling company, has been honored with the prestigious “Direct Selling Company of the Year” award at the recent AfriTECH 4.0 Conference and Awards. This recognition underscores QNET’s significant contributions to financial inclusion and e-commerce in Africa. The award, which was presented […]
Nigeria’s finance regulatory body, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender on December 31, 2024. In an official statement issued on Thursday, and signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali […]
(L-R): Joshua Ibinabo War, Entrepreneurship Development Manager, ALX Nigeria; Chidi Afulezi, Guest Speaker & Product Management Consultant, and Nkechi Idinmachi, Fellowship Specialist, ALX Nigeria, at the Exclusive Product Management Masterclass organised by ALX Nigeria recently in Lagos. Award-winning career and entrepreneurship accelerator, ALX Africa, furthered the course for innovative products […]
As global demand grows for sustainable living, energy efficiency, and minimalist design, companies are reshaping their product offerings to stay competitive and meet consumer expectations. At the forefront of this shift in the home appliance market is LG Electronics with its cutting-edge WashTower – a high-performance, space-saving laundry solution designed […]
By Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan The relationship between the government and the governed is pivotal for the progress and growth of any society. When the government fails to effectively communicate its policies, programs, and initiatives to the citizens, it only deepens the distrust and disconnect between them. Studies have shown that […]
PalmPay, an African-focused fintech company, has underscored the need for founders within the fintech ecosystem to boost investors’ confidence to drive more investment across the continent, saying that working closely with investors is vital to creating value. Speaking at the recently concluded 2024 Nigeria Fintech Week in Lagos, Nigeria, […]
As part of its unwavering commitment to elevating Nigeria to premier status in the global digital economy by harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its strategic foresight and agility towards the sustainability of digital growth […]
ALX Nigeria, a leading tech accelerator, hosted over 90 young girls at its Lagos hub to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” served as the guiding light for the day’s activities. The event aimed to inspire and empower young girls […]
At the 2024 Nigeria Fintech Week held in Lagos recently, CEO of 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank, focused on financial inclusion, Branka Mracajac, emphasised the critical importance of innovation, increased investment, regulatory support, and collaboration among stakeholders in driving the growth of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. […]
The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a wave of extreme weather – wildfires, hurricanes, floods and droughts. The only way to slow this wave of catastrophic climate change is to slash our emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases, […]