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Tinubu Approves Fresh Appointments at SEC

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President Bola Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, and Emomotimi Agama as the chairman and director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) respectively. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the…

Five Ways Google AI – Gemini – Empowers Job Seekers in Nigeria

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The Nigerian job market is a competitive jungle, rich with potential and brimming with energy. From bustling tech hubs to burgeoning green energy sectors, there’s an incredible opportunity out there waiting for you. But navigating this…

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MSC Opens Upgraded Office in Ghana

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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a transport and logistics company, has announced the opening of its newly upgraded office in Ghana. This development is part of MSC’s strategic efforts to invest and have a lasting impact with its…

Friday, Apr 19

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Closing the Security Gap to Protect Your Print Environment

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Cybersecurity is high on every organisation’s agenda in a world of hybrid working, digital transactions, high profile data breaches, and strict data privacy rules backed by tough penalties. Despite the vast sums of money businesses spend…

NNPC, Partners Donate 2300-Seater Library to Niger Delta University

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As part of its commitment to encourage learning and academic excellence, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partners in OML 18, have donated a 2,300-seater state-of-the-art digital library to…

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AI Predicts the Future: Revolutionizing Customer Service with Predictive Analysis

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Alright, folks. Buckle up. We’re about to take a ride into the future — a future where customer service is not just reactive, but proactive and even predictive. Yes, you heard that right! Welcome to the world of predictive customer service…

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Best Practices for Managing Contract Renewals

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Writer: Norman Kretzmer, the founder and CEO of Contract Understanding Many companies think of contract renewal as a routine process that they can leave on autopilot. But apart from the risks of missing the timeframe to cancel or renew a…

Reasons Wema Bank Removed Seven Fintech Partners

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Wema Bank PLC has said that it has removed and suspended about seven fintech partners from its payment gateway platform over fraudulent activities. Meanwhile, the bank has also unveiled an anti-fraud campaign to protect its customers and…

Cyber Hygiene: Daily, Weekly and Monthly Habits to Keep Your Online Life Clean

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In an era dominated by digital interactions, maintaining good cyber hygiene is paramount to safeguarding your personal data, devices, and digital identities from ever-evolving cyber threats. Trevor Cooke, the online privacy expert at…

Five Best Cities for Cybersecurity Jobs

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With the inclusion of technology in so many aspects of our lives, there is an increased demand for cybersecurity jobs around the world. But where could you earn the most if you’re looking to go into this lucrative field? Trevor Cooke, the…

Thursday, Apr 18

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OPSN Calls for Suspension of New Electricity Tariff

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The Organised Private Sector (OPSN) has lamented that the new tariff of N225/kwh for Band A electricity customers, may trigger mass closure of businesses. The operators said that over 65 per cent of private businesses, especially…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Impact of AI, Hybrid Work Top HR Challenges in 2024

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Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting the role of HR professionals in 2024. These were the main points emerging from the HR Connect event held today, hosted by SAP at…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Predicted to Drop to 23% Next Year

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Daniel Leigh, the division chief of the IMF Research Department, has projected that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline by 23 percent next year and 18 percent in 2026. This is however different from the fund’s prediction of a new single…

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IMF Reviews Nigeria’s 2024 Economic Growth by 0.3%

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed upwards Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2024 by 0.3 per cent. The updated forecast marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous 3.0 per cent growth prediction…

SHELT System Integration “SHELT SI” Launches in Nigeria

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SHELT, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new business unit in Nigeria, SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI). With a solid reputation built over six years of serving the nation’s financial,…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Nigeria’s Food Production – A Looming Crisis

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In Nigeria, the escalating food shortages, marked by rising prices and decreased availability of agricultural products, are palpable. Yet, many Nigerians remain unaware of how their everyday actions contribute to this growing crisis. The…

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Tingo Staff Unpaid, as Company Launches Products

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This upcoming launch of new beverages has left former employees questioning the company's priorities

Comviva Unveils Innovative Payment Low-Code/No-Code Platform

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Comviva, the global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions, has launched a transformative Low-Code/No-Code Platform. Comviva’s Low-Code/No-Code composable platform is an extension of its existing mobiquity platform…

Four Unfolding Events CEOs Must Pay Attention to in 2024

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Leaders today confront a raft of complexities. Here, we looked at developing events Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are or should pay attention to as they strive to disrupt successfully. Over the past several years, chief executive…

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Food Inflation Surges in Kogi 48.46%, Kwara 46.18%, Akwa Ibom 45.18% – NBS

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A report by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as indicated a skyrocketing food inflation in Kogi, Kwara, Akwa Ibom. According to the report, Kogi leads the surge in inflation by 48.46%, followed by Kwara 46.18%, but Akwa Ibom was…

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Elon Musk Proposes Fee for New X Users to Combat Bots

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The proposed fee would only apply to new users, who would be granted the ability to post for free after three months on the platform

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Innoson CNG Conversion Plant, others Active – Spokesman

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Nigerian manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle (IVM) Ltd, has re-stated its commitment to the vision of continuous investment in the production of top quality vehicles as needed in the Nigerian market and other African countries. The…

NIMC Targets to Hit 200 million NIN Enrolments by 2025

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The National Identity Management Commission has set a target to ensure 200 million Nigerians are enrolled in the National Identification Number system by 2025. The Head of Corporate Communications at the commission, Kayode Adegoke,…

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Naira Predicted to Exchange 1,000/$ Before Weekend

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The naira has continued its strengthen against the United States dollar. The Nigerian currency appreciating N1,050/$ at the official market and N1,136/$ at the parallel market at the close of trading activities on Monday. This was as…

Monday, Apr 15

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars to 33.20% in March 2024

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Nigeria’s headline inflation rate soared to 33.2 percent in March 2024, representing a 1.5 percentage points year-on-year (YoY) increase from 31.7 percent recorded in February 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), disclosed this…

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Meta to Temporarily Shut Down Threads

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The post Meta to Temporarily Shut Down Threads appeared first on Tech | Business | Economy.

Tesla to Cut Global Workforce by Over 10% in Cost-Saving Move

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Tesla is facing a workforce reduction of over 10% globally, according to an email sent to staff by CEO Elon Musk.

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Samsung Regains Top Position as Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Up 7.8% in Q1 2024

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Samsung has regained the top positions in worldwide smartphone shipments, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The IDC tracker shows global smartphone…

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Six Banks in Nigeria Increase IT Expenses by 44.66%

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Six commercial banks in Nigeria increased their spending on information and technology (IT) by 44.66 percent to N205.34 billion as more customers carried out electronic transactions, a report has indicated. The Six banks are: Access…

UBA Hints on Strategy to Meet CBN’s N500bn Capital Base

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United Bank of Africa Plc (UBA), one of the Nigeria’s leading Banks, has hinted on a well-defined strategy to boost its capital base and ensure compliance within the regulatory time frame. Oliver Alawuba, UBA’s Group managing director…