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…
Let’s celebrate entrepreneurship — Gbubemi Atimomo
In commemoration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 I remember, in the not-too-distant past, when the Nigerian dream was the desire to become an entrepreneur. Starting something new, buying and selling, creating value, providing products and services, being in charge of…
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers launches FUZE Talent Show 2.0 to empower Nigerian youths
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, is making waves once again as it unveils the highly anticipated second season of its transformative initiative – FUZE Talent Show 2.0. This initiative is set to cultivate creative excellence…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Ikorodu tech hub
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab in the Ikorodu area of the state. The SAIL is a dedicated innovation and tech lab that is providing relevant technology, business, and digital skills…
