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- 2 Feb 2019
The Economist Taps Atiku as Next President
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has again predicted that Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will win the February 16 election. EIU is the…
- 27 Jul 2021
Ericsson says Connecting Schools has the Potential to Boost GDP by up to 20 percent in the Least Connected Nations
An Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by Ericsson has found that nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realize an increase in GDP by up to 20 percent by…
- 22 Jul 2021
FG May Raise VAT to 15 Percent before 2025- Report
A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), London, has predicted that the federal government might effect a 100 per cent rate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current rate of…
- 5 May 2020
Retail Banks in MEA are Prioritizing Digitalization to Drive Financial Inclusion - Temenos
A study by the Economist Intelligence Unit found 6 in 10 banking executives in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) think cash will dip below 5% of retail transactions in the next five years, compared to…
- 3 Jun 2015
SMEs Look to ICT to Overcome Challenges
A report on Nigeria and the role of technology in empowering SMEs, produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by mobile communications infrastructure services provider IHS Towers,…
- 30 Sept 2013
Africa: The Entrepreneur's Disneyland
Cloud computing is not just a game-changer for big businesses in developed nations. In Africa, it’s rapidly turning the continent into a place of rich opportunity for bright-eyed entrepreneurs, who…
- 7 Feb 2023
Ericsson, Free Senegal Partner to Provide Fixed Wireless Access Connectivity to Schools in Senegal
Ericsson and Free Senegal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a proof-of-concept (PoC) project that aims to provide a digital education ecosystem for schools in Senegal. As…
- 21 Oct 2013
Key Measures Point Stinky Fingers @ Nigeria
From pervasive corruption to alarming incidences of intellectual property theft, Nigeria has been ranked among the bottom 10 performers in the world according to a compilation by ENDS.ng, Every…
- 7 Mar 2016
Nigeria Faces Widening Digital Divide, EIU Report Finds
Digital technology is helping to drive Nigeria’s economic diversification, promoting innovation in financial services, consumer goods, retail, media and leisure, among other sectors. But there is a…
- 31 Jul 2018
Exploring the Potential of Digital Transformation on the Nigerian Economy
The concept of a digital economy is essentially a new economy stream that brings with it new momentum. As ICT technologies develop rapidly and become integrated into more and more verticals,…
- 12 Jan 2023
Report Identifies Regulations for Africa’s Sluggish 5G Readiness
The rollout of 5G connectivity continues to experience delays in Africa mainly because of market wrangling and regulatory holdups, with 13 out of the continent’s 53 nations connected to the…