In the highly competitive real estate business in Nigeria, it is difficult to stand out from the crowd. But this is certainly not the case for Millicent Duru, chief executive officer of Giselle Homes – a turnkey real estate company that operates in Lagos. With determination, dexterity, and hard work, Millicent is succeeding in a …
You were born in the 70s, in the aftermath of the global oil crisis that shook the world. You were a response to the soaring prices of crude oil, a way to shield Nigerians from the harsh realities of the international market. You were a gesture of goodwill from the government to the people, a …
As businesses expand globally, effective communication becomes a crucial factor in maintaining a strong presence in the market. However, managing communication between teams, remote workers, offshore clients, and so on comes with its own set of challenges. International businesses know they have to tread a fine line to ensure they are meeting the needs of …
Industry leaders in the Nigerian tech ecosystem have outlined ways by which Nigerian and African tech startups can mitigate risk in long-term business investment. The expert who spoke at the African Techent1:0 held in Lagos noted that many tech startups have shut down due to the inability to plan and adopt various risk management strategies. …
Jimi Falaiye is Sophos’ Manager in West Africa. He has been in the IT and security industry for the past 15 years. Based on Sophos’ 4th annual “State of Ransomware Report,” ransomware remains a persistent cyber threat to organizations. 66 percent of the organizations surveyed globally reported they were a victim of ransomware. This volume …
There are currently over 2.7 million new internet users in Nigeria. According to reports from the Nigerian Communications Commission, the first quarter of this year saw the number of internet users grow by 1.7%. As of December 2022, the number of Internet subscribers in Nigeria was 154.8 million. By March 2023, that number had risen to 157.5 …
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and investment destination for many multinational companies in the energy, FMCG, telecoms, agriculture and tech sectors, to mention the least. It has international companies like MTN, Airtel Africa, Nestle, Guinness, Lafarge, Seplat, Unilever and International breweries listed amongst its top most valuable companies on its stock market, Nigerian Exchange Group …
Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC) Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has been awarded ‘Man of the Year title at Africa’s Beacon of Information and Communications Technology Merit and Leadership Award 2023. The award, presented by Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, recognises Ranganath’s exceptional contributions to the data centre …
Logitech has released the MX Keys Mini, a compact and powerful wireless illuminated keyboard designed to enhance productivity in any work environment. According to the statement released by the company, the keyboard utilises Logitech’s perfect stroke technology, a non-mechanical typing system that ensures a smooth and accurate typing experience. Additionally, the smart illumination feature automatically …
The establishment of the National Assembly Service Pensions Board and exemption of its staff from the country’s Contributory Pension (CPS) have been faulted by stakeholders as capable of derailing the achievements and eroding confidence in the scheme. The National Assembly Pension Service Board (Establishment ) Act 2023 signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari …