COVID-19 deepens Digital Technology Adaptation – NITDA
The outbreak of COVID 19 has been described as one pandemic that has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in all sphere of life.The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mallam KashifuInuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has said. The DG who…
NIN-SIM integration deadline still sacrosanct—NCC
Regulator of the nation’s telecoms industry, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the earlier given deadline for disconnecting SIMs without NIN still stand as the government is yet to issue another statement announcing any shift. Business Hilights recalls that the…
Economic uncertainty may shape 2021 cybercrime agenda in Africa— Kaspersky
Kaspersky experts expect growing economic turbulence along with the impact of COVID-19 to contribute to an increase in cybercrime across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria this year. Growth in cybercrime “Even though every country globally has had to deal with…
Naira exchange rate depreciation, others frustrated MSMEs in 2020—LCCI
Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Muda Yusuf, has opened up on issues that negatively shaped business activities in the Nigerian informal sector of the economy across the ending year 2020. Unveiling the Chamber’s Economic…
Beware of blackmail, Zinox chief warns budding entrepreneurs
Leading indigenous digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has advised budding Nigerian entrepreneurs to be wary of the rising threat of executive blackmail, noting that in the 21st century, they have to remain selectively deaf and dumb…
Creative Industry gets Heritage Bank’s N5bn funds new lease of life
…As winner of Ynspyre Account online giveaway received N1m Entertainment and creative sector is on song as Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider has arranged to set aside N5billion as a support funds to drive the industry…
Delta launches contact tracing for travelers returning to U.S.
By sharing five simple pieces of information, customers can help U.S. government and health officials reduce instances of potential exposure and provide travelers with important public health information. Delta is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…
Delta to launch first quarantine-free, COVID-free travel to Europe
Agreement with airports and governments eliminates quarantine requirement on COVID-tested flights connecting Atlanta and Rome. Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined in a first-of-its-kind trans-Atlantic COVID-19 testing program that will enable quarantine-free…
Online trading becoming more attractive in Africa, says INFINOX.com
By Jay Mawji While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledges the damaging recession effects of Covid-19 in Africa the economic outlook for the continent remains optimistic, as the introduction of technologies brings with it accessibility and exposure to economic and…
COVID 19: FG Considers Tax Holiday for Maritime Sector
As part of drive to stimulate investment and boost activities in the maritime industry, amid the downturn induced by COVID-19, the Federal Ministry of Transportation is seeking a package of tax incentives for the sector. Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime…
