Business Hilights

Tracking Nigeria's Headline Business News Online

Month: September 2022

Banking will be centered around the smartphone by 2030, says GlobalData

All countries will be functionally cashless by 2030, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that even developing nations in Asia and Africa are jumping straight from physical cash to mobile payments. $140 trillion worth of transactions…

ICT

NITDA moves to evolve a digitally dependable Civil Service

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has continued to display its commitment to the sustainability of a digitally transformed Nigeria by engaging the workforce of various Federal Public Institutions (FPIs) in capacity development programmes to create a digitally formidable…

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ICT

9mobile ‘The Hack’ holds in Abuja

After a successful and well-attended debut in Lagos, leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, is set to take its mentorship programme ‘The Hack’ for young business owners to the nation’s capital for those hoping to grow their businesses. The…

We’ll continue to provide efficient market to deepen securities lending – NGX

In line with its commitment to contribute to the growth and development of capital market in Nigeria and Africa, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) says it will continue to collaborate with market stakeholders to enhance securities lending transactions and provide an…

ICT

NITDA Boss wins African Information Technology Icon of the Year 2022

For his exceptional stride, leadership and contribution towards the growth and advancement of Information Technology in Nigeria, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been recognised and honoured as the “African Information Technology ICON of the…

(Special Report) Why “yahoo business “still thrives in Nigeria

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore Russian born Ukrainian writer,Nikolai Gogol,s master piece ‘The Inspector General’ (1836) ordinarily is a satire which lampooned the corruption prevalent in his time.While telling a story which everyone identified with,Gogol equally painted a picture of awe and…

P+ Measurement Services set to host the 21st Edition of #EvaluatePR

As part of drive to fully evaluate and sustain communication and public relations best practices around the globe, as well as offer solutions to persistent problems in the PR industry, P+ Measurement Services, a leading media intelligence agency, will be…

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ICT

e-Commerce Transaction Value to hit $20tn Globally by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found the total value of digital commerce transactions globally will exceed $20 trillion by 2027, from $12.3 trillion in 2022. It predicts growth will be driven by increasing acceptance of digital payment methods…

ICT

NCC Deploys 84 IT Projects to Support Persons with Disabilities

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that enable disadvantaged members of the society to live a more qualitative life. “The…

Industry

Top 50 Brands: Dangote emerges Most Valuable for the fifth consecutive year

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has emerged as the Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria for a record 5th year in a row at the outcome of the 2022 corporate brand evaluation, conducted by the leading brand and marketing research firm, TOP…