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Black Friday 2018 in Nigeria: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?

15/11/2018 ♦

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Right before the biggest sale season of the year—Black Friday—analysts from Picodi.com conducted research and a survey among Nigerians. The results of the research reveal what we can expect from Black Friday this year. From this report you’ll learn, among other things, if you can trust the sales that will…

5 Ways Digitization Can Add Value to Your Company

14/11/2018 ♦

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In a world that is increasingly connected by and dependent upon technology, digitization is an important way for organizations to remain modern and relevant. Taking advantage of the global digital transformation allows companies in both the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spheres to enhance their performance across key operational areas…

Jumia Commends Framework For eCommerce Regulation in Nigeria

13/11/2018 ♦

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The Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Mrs Juliet Anammah has described the recent tripartite motion by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) on the urgent need for government to develop a framework to regulate the activities of eCommerce…

How ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Fraudster was Tracked from United States to Ekpoma

13/11/2018 ♦

Social Issues, Technology

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That many Nigerian youths have adopted Internet scam as a means of earning (illegitimate) money is not in doubt. However, what is also true is that people from the West who are usually their victims are beginning to discover their tricks as this clip from Dr Phil shows: For Yahoo…

Bitcoin and BTC.com Top New CryptoSuper500 List

13/11/2018 ♦

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OrionX Research today announced that Bitcoin and BTC.com top the first release of the CryptoSuper500 list. The list recognizes cryptocurrency mining as a new form of supercomputing and tracks the top mining pools. “CryptoSuper500 tracks supercomputers that are used for cryptocurrency mining, an intensive application that has become a driver…

Inspired Leadership – ‘Are You Ready?’ asks Stephen Chong

12/11/2018 ♦

Business & Economy, Education

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Being a manager today invariably attracts a seemingly constant barrage of self-help newsletters, articles and videos on the attributes needed to be an inspirational leader said author, presenter and leadership development coach Stephen Chong. Commenting further, Stephen Chong said many of the inspired leadership attributes include Pragmatic Planning; Personal Effectiveness;…

The Impact of Corruption and Huge Public Expenditure on Nigeria’s Quest for Progress

10/11/2018 ♦

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By Kurtis Adigba Yesterday, I teased:” Nigeria will never make progress unless we tame corruption and huge public expenditures- the two elephants, in the room”. We know the negative impacts corruption has had on our quest for progress and development. We agree that we must tame corruption. What we tend…

What Small Businesses Can Learn From Jumia’s Success in Africa

09/11/2018 ♦

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The African business terrain is quite tough. It is not for the weak, but for the persistent and dogged. This is exactly the story of Jumia which started in Nigeria in 2012. Today, Jumia is not just an eCommerce company, it is a marketplace and an ecosystem spanning 14 African…

Preparing Nigerian Youths For The Future of Work

09/11/2018 ♦

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by Adeniyi Ogunfowoke Thousands of Nigerian graduates from universities across the country join the labour market (some prefer to say favour market) annually. Whether it is labour or favour market, the fact is the job market is changing at the speed of light and if these graduates do not catch up, a good…

Top 10 Questions for President Buhari before 2019 Presidential Election

SMEs As the Key to Unlock Nigeria’s Economic Potentials

07/11/2018 ♦

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Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), are now strategic and essential for accelerating economic growth in Nigeria. SMEs constitute about 90 per cent of all the businesses in Nigeria, creating more than 80 per cent of employment in the region. The contributions of SMEs to the Nigerian economy cannot be overstated.…

Earning Extra Income Through The Gig Economy

07/11/2018 ♦

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In Nigerian parlance, it is often referred to as a side hustle. A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organisations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. Since they are short-term engagements, you can easily perform the given task at your convenience.…

Cashless Society: Is Nigeria Winning?

07/11/2018 ♦

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by Adeniyi Ogunfowoke Technology is forcing both developed and emerging economies to innovate. The cashless society is one such innovation. Cashless society according to Wikipedia describes an economic state whereby financial transactions are not conducted with money in the form of physical banknotes or coins, but rather through the transfer of digital…

7 Financial Fundamentals to Create a More Ideal Life

06/11/2018 ♦

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Many people struggle with controlling their finances or developing a strong financial strategy for their resources. Those who have mastery over their wealth tend to be able to adjust their strategy in order to gain more enriching experiences from their lives. While many realize the impact that money has on…

Travel Agency to Mark 400th Anniversary of Slaves to US with Historic Trip to Africa

06/11/2018 ♦

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As the nation prepares for the 400th anniversary in 2019 of the first documented arrival of slaves in Virginia, a Philadelphia travel agency has organized an historic trip, retracing the steps of history in Ghana, the birthplace of so many Americans of African descent. Lloyd Murray, founder and president of…

Is Atiku Heading for Another Failed Run at the Presidency in 2019?

05/11/2018 ♦

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By Abdulkabir Olatunji The 2019 presidential election in Nigeria is likely to be a very tight race with the 2 leading candidates President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar a former vice president, running for the presidency on the platform of the Peoples…

Parlaying Youth’s Potentials into National Development

04/11/2018 ♦

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By Arinbomen Star The United Nations (UN) defines ‘youth’ as persons between the ages of 15 and 24. However, while it admits that the basis for the age range in its definition is essentially statistical, the body also acknowledges that it has no prejudice against the variation in the age…

The Touching Story of the Dying Chimpanzee and her Old Friend

04/11/2018 ♦

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The relationship between animals and humans is complex and not yet fully understood. However, there are moments when we gain insights into how deep they can be, mirroring the emotions we feel while interacting with other human beings. Take a look at this video about the story of a Chimpanzee…

Enugu Mass Movement for Atiku Holds Solidarity Rally for Atiku, Governor Ugwuanyi

03/11/2018 ♦

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The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi says Enugu Mass Movement for Atiku, EMMOFA will be fully integrated into the PDP campaign machinery for the 2019 general elections to ensure that the party sweeps the polls from the state to the presidential elections. Governor Ugwuanyi who was represented by Dr Bath…

President Buhari, WAEC and PDP’s Toxic Air

03/11/2018 ♦

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By Garba Shehu The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Friday, said the controversy concerning President Muhammadu Buhari’s school certificate is embarrassing and felt a sense of duty to produce and deliver to him a confirmation and attestation of his results, in form of a duplicate certificate. This is a god-sent,…