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- 6 Feb 2016
JSP Communications Represents Nigeria at WCFDavos Switzerland
Nigeria will be represented in the World's biggest Communication Forum in Davos Switzerland from 8-9 March, 2016, as JSP Communications is set for the historic event. Communication professionals,…
- 23 Jan 2025
Social Impact Champions Call for Business Investment in African Women and Girls
Social impact and industry leaders have called on Global Conglomerates, African Businesses, Philanthropies and Foundations meeting in Davos to support the advancement of social progress for African…
- 15 Jan 2023
AVEVA Spotlights Benefits of Industrial Digital Transformation for a Low Carbon World at WEF 2023
Peter Herweck, AVEVA CEO, will participate in the World Economic Forum 2023 (WEF 2023) in Davos, Switzerland to promote a sustainable industrial digital transformation in support of a lower carbon,…
- 19 Jan 2015
World’s Richest Men to Make More Money in 2016
Wealth accumulated by the richest one percent will exceed that of the other 99 percent in 2016, the Oxfam charity said Monday, ahead of the annual meeting of the world’s most powerful at Davos,…
- 21 Feb 2019
Getting Behind AI Growth in Africa
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) dominated discussions at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos – with delegates touching on everything from ethics to democratization and workforce…
- 3 Nov 2016
Governance in The Industry 4.0 Epoch
Since Davos in January, I haven’t had a meeting where the 4th Industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) hasn’t been mentioned in one form or the other. The revolutionary hot topic heralding Industry 4.0…
- 21 Feb 2019
Microsoft: Getting behind AI growth in Africa
By Amrote Abdella, Regional Director, Microsoft 4Afrika, The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) dominated discussions at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos–with delegates touching…
- 18 Jan 2017
UBA Sends Strong Delegation to World Economic Forum In #AfricaAtDavos
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has disclosed plans to send high-powered representatives at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which begins in Davos, Switzerland today. UBA CEO…
- 23 Jan 2020
Telecom Body Launches Broadband Transforming Lives Campaign
The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development this week launched the “Broadband Transforming Lives” campaign at the World Economic Forum in…
- 28 Jan 2018
Cybersecurity Experts Urge Capacity Building for Cyber Defense
Cyber security experts in the country, have urged the federal government to create a world class capacity as well as develop and train personnel to protect the nation’s infrastructure from…
- 28 Jan 2014
UBA Lifts Power Sector Privatization with N113Bn Funding
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has extended $700 million (some N113 billion) in funding to different investors towards the acquisition of power assets in Nigeria’s recently privatized power sector.…
- 22 Jan 2016
Global Partners Estimate cost of Connecting Next 1.5Bn at $450Bn
A new global dialogue focused on getting the next 1.5 billion unconnected people online was forged at a special session of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development held at the World…
- 14 Mar 2016
Broadband Most Powerful Development Catalyst - UN
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development’s 13th full meeting, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, reached consensus on the need for a new set of connectivity targets to help…
- 2 Apr 2016
AfDB Scouts for Viable Energy Models for Power-Starved Africa
A major preoccupation of the just-concluded visit to Asia by an African Development Bank team led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, was the search for an efficient energy system that can be easily…
- 19 Dec 2016
Funding Start-Ups to Enhance Economic & Technological Development
Getting a start-up, off from the idea stage, up and running in Nigeria, is by no means, an arduous task. This is because of a number of issues that goes we with running one in our clime. As a…
- 21 Jan 2017
Recession, Mega Fine Force MTN to Defer Listing on NSE
MTN Group Ltd. may put off plans to list its Nigerian operation until 2018 as Africa’s largest wireless carrier works to resolve a regulatory dispute and awaits an economic recovery in the…
- 24 Jan 2017
Airtel Mulls Exit, Sales of Africa Operations
Bharti Airtel Ltd., India’s largest mobile-phone operator, is considering mergers or stake sales at some of its Africa operations as it looks to cut debt and make its biggest overseas acquisition…
- 19 Apr 2017
WCF Forum Geneva Tackles Fake News, New Social Media Challenges
Communication Managers across the world have been urged to take Social Media seriously as this will help monitor their reputation. This was stated at the 2017 World Communications Forum (WCF), by Mr…
- 8 Jan 2018
All set for WCF, Global Communications Forum
Communications Experts, Top Managers, and Local Market Leaders, amongst others will be identifying the power of communication and its influence on the modern world at the 2018 World Communications…
- 24 Jan 2018
Elumelu Seeks More Multilateral Organisations’ Support for Entrepreneurship in Africa
Mr. Tony Elumelu, chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has stressed the need for global organisations and multinational institutions to support the…
- 25 Jan 2018
Africa Promises Good Investment Opportunity- Elumelu
Mr. Tony Elumelu, group chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and one of Africa’s top businessman, has stressed the need to change the African narrative while concentrating on the myriad of…
- 22 Jan 2020
Bharti Airtel, Western Union, Partner on Real-time Bank Transfers to India, African Mobile Wallets
Western Union has teamed up with Bharti Airtel Ltd. to allow customers to send real-time payments directly to bank accounts in India as well as real-time fund transfers to mobile wallets in 14…
- 21 Jan 2020
Nigeria Missing in Global Social Mobility Ranking
Nigeria’s access to technology falls below the required indices and therefore could not be ranked among 82 countries of the Global Social Mobility Index 2020, a report by the World Economic Forum…
- 21 Jan 2020
Nigeria among Top Winners of UK-Africa Investment Summit
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM, The UK-Africa Investment Summit held in London yesterday was a major milestone in international relations and paved the way to fresh partnerships…
- 25 May 2020
New Blockchain Principles to Curb Past Missteps
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has developed new blockchain principles to help individuals and companies build trust and preserve the fundamental values of the technology. According to WEF, COVID-19…
- 7 Feb 2021
Criminal Cartel Hijack Bank Data, Demand Ransom in Bitcoins
Criminal cartel recently hijacked a local commercial bank’s data and demanded for a ransom payment in bitcoins, according to the Tribune. This reportedly prompted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at…
- 15 Jan 2024
AI to Hit 40 Percent of All Jobs, Worsen Inequality- IMF
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40 percent of all jobs, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Kristalina Georgieva, IMF's managing director said"in…
- 18 Jan 2024
UNDP Launches $1bn Innovation Fund for African Start-ups
To support business start-ups across Africa, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a $1 billion innovation fund to fund their initiatives. Named the “timbuktoo Africa…
- 24 Jan 2024
Adoption of technology critical to tackling healthcare challenges in Africa
Leaders from around the world have underscored the critical role of technology adoption in confronting the healthcare challenges that Africa faces. This significant message was prominently featured…
- 1 Mar 2024
Check Point to Expand Partner Ecosystem on Africa Growth
Check Point Software Technologies is looking to grow its market share and strengthen its partner channel in Africa. The security company launched a new partner programme at its CPX APAC conference in…