SystemSpecs, a prominent Nigerian software company, has announced the return of its Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) set to begin on February 3, 2025. The annual contest, now in its sixth year, provides young Nigerians aged none to 16 an…
The Art of Interaction: Mastering social skills for success — Tara Aisida
Imagine a group of young adults at a party, but instead of chatting with each other, nearly everyone is glued to their phones, texting or endlessly scrolling through social media. A few wear wireless earphones, lost in their own world—listening…
The transformative impact of technology and innovation on Nigeria’s business landscape — Oluwole Asalu
•Oluwole Asalu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Quomdo Systems Africa In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology and innovation are at the forefront of reshaping business and economic landscapes across the globe. Nigeria is no exception. The integration of digital solutions…
Why e-commerce is thriving in South Africa — Gideon Ayogu
South Africa’s ecommerce sector is expected to exceed USD21 billion by 2025, with more than one billion transactions per year. This is largely due to the proliferation of smart devices and the expansion of internet connectivity which has created a…
Leveraging technology to unleash Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit
Nigeria has always been a hub of vibrant entrepreneurship, a legacy that traces back long before the digital age. In recent times, there has been a surge of entrepreneurial ambitions which is more of a response to the nation’s declining…
SystemSpecs Founder John Obaro bags Trinity University honourary doctorate degree
•From left: Founder, Chair Centre Group, Dr. Ibukun Awosika; Former First Lady, Oyo State, Her Excellency, Dr. Florence Fatimo Ajimobi; Group Managing Director, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, Dr. John Obaro; and Founder, MitiMeth, Mrs. Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro; at the Conferment of Honorary…
Cultivating creativity and critical thinking in a tech-driven world — Oluwole Asalu
In recent times, technology has transformed how we conduct daily activities across businesses and households, and the creative industry has been no exception. A study by Adobe found that 70% of creative professionals worry that AI could make their jobs…
Curtains fall on Lagos Biennial 2024 with captivating final events
The vibrant celebration of art and culture at the Lagos Biennial 2024 is drawing to a close with a lineup of exciting activities planned for its final day at Tafawa Balewa Square on Saturday, February 10th. Kicking off at 10…
FirstBank secures top honour as Corporate Bank Award at the 2023 Euromoney Awards
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. According to a statement by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications,…
ICPC will arrest more corrupt Nigerians using digitisation — NITDA
The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has said that automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will up the ante in tackling corruption to a large extent in…