Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
We’re making digital photography way of life for Nigerians — Somesh, Canon boss
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Managing Director for Canon Central & North Africa CCNA, Somesh Adukia is an expert in creating a vision for Sales and marketing strategies. His duty in Canon includes determining strategic business direction and executing plans in business areas covering most of North and Sub-Sahara Africa including Nigeria. He has set […]
FinTech group raises over N2bn to improve financial inclusion across Africa
By Cynthia Alo Integrated finTech group in Nigeria, CapitalSage Technology Limited, has raised four million US dollars approximately (N2.2 billion) in order to improve financial inclusion across Africa. In a statement, the firm noted that this is in its Series 1 Private Company Notes (PCN) issuance, under its N10 billion programme, which is to accelerate […]
Breaking: Twitter ban to be lifted soon–FG
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja THE Federal Government on Wednesday said that the Twitter ban in Nigeria will be lifted soon. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at […]
NCC exceeds revenue target by 400%, hits N150b on spectrum sales
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021, having recorded over N150 billion from this revenue source within the five months of the year. The figure, according to the Commission represents over 400 per cent increase in revenue budget performance […]
Zinox boss, Ekeh scores another tech first with Forbes listing
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor FORBES, the global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle has earned the reputation of releasing lists of excellent people across those fields. Each year Forbes ranks the world based on a variety of categories ranging from the wealthiest people on the planet to the best […]
