30 results
- 28 May 2020
DHL Express Cements Strategic Investment in Link Commerce
DHL acquires a stake in their strategic partner company, Link Commerce, in support of growing e-commerce in Sub-Saharan Africa and other global emerging e-commerce markets; Africa’s online retail…
- 7 May 2024
Payment Link Integration as Growth Driver for E-commerce Businesses
The African e-commerce market grossed USD 277.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 939.8 billion in 2023. However, with a global cart abandonment rate of 70%, many of which are related to…
- 6 Sept 2015
NIPOST’s Parcel Shops to Boost e-Commerce Purchases
Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) with over 1200 will provide the missing link between e-commerce platforms in the country and consumers, if properly harnessed, a study has shown. A new report by Apex…
- 24 Aug 2015
New Gateway Allows Ghanaians pay Online with ATM Cards
Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlements Systems has introduced gh-link e-Commerce, an Internet payment gateway that allows Ghanaians to use their local bank ATM cards for online purchases.…
- 3 Feb 2022
Running an Informal Retail Shop in the Digital Age
Operating in every nook and cranny, informal retailers are life savers in Nigeria. They are often the go-to people for everyday essentials for the majority of Nigerians. As a Nigerian, either rich,…
- 12 Sept 2019
DHL Expands Africa eShop to 34 Countries Across Sub Saharan Africa
Since its initial introduction in April of this year, the DHL Africa eShop app has seen its user base grow rapidly, and within the first three months of operation, it had already been rolled out to…
- 7 Jun 2019
DHL Rolls out e-commerce Platform to More African Markets
DHL Africa eShop sees impressive growth in first seven weeks; Platform has been rolled out to nine more countries across Sub Saharan Africa; Growing demand for online retail service fuels further…
- 3 May 2017
7 Cyber Security Myths that Could Cost Your Business Dearly
Cyber-security is a major threat to every business today. This reality is amplified by our increasingly inter-connected world which makes dependence on digital services an absolute necessity. Despite…
- 11 Mar 2015
Mobile Payment Fraud Is A Growing Problem- Gartner
As mobile payment solutions continue to become more widely used, Gartner Inc. fears that mobile payment fraud is a growing concern. Avivah Litan, vice president and distinguished analyst…
- 5 Feb 2026
NCC, NSCDC Warn Construction Firms Against Damaging Fibre Optic Cables
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a forceful warning to road construction companies, government contractors and civil…
- 7 Sept 2014
Independent Regulator will Lift Postal Industry -Emeje
Dr. Simon Emeje, senior assistant, Postmaster-General of NIPOST and head of Courier Regulatory Department (CRD), is a strategic thinker, leadership specialist, entrepreneur and development…
- 7 Jun 2022
MFS Africa Acquires US-based GTP
In a rare acquisition of a US tech company by an African tech firm, MFS Africa, a digital payments network, has reached an agreement to buy Global Technology Partners (GTP) for an undisclosed amount.…
- 16 Jul 2014
Kaymu’s Deputy MD Links SME Growth to Efficient Delivery System
In recent times electronic commerce has become a significant tool in unlocking job creation and innovation for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. E-commerce and mobile…
- 10 Jun 2026
Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for MSMEs, Drives Growth Agenda at SME Forum
Fidelity Bank Plc, leading financial institution, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as…
- 2 Jul 2026
Visa Targets Nigeria, Others in Visa Pay Expansion Drive
Visa is expanding access to Visa Pay for additional issuers across Africa through a software development kit (SDK) that enables banks, mobile money operators, and fintechs embed Visa Pay capabilities…
- 8 Oct 2014
UPS Acquires International Cross-Border E Commerce Enabler i-parcel
UPS has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. The acquisition complements UPS's international cross-border logistics…
- 2 Nov 2014
MoboFree Ignites New Competition in Nigeria e-Commerce Space
MoboFree.com, Africa’s leading social marketplace, has launched its presence in the Nigerian e-commerce space, hoping to intensify the competition with its strategic customer engagement. The MoboFree…
- 4 Jul 2015
Jovago Says Hospitality Industry 2.4% Expected Benefits e-Commerce
Industrial activity in the nation’s travel and tourism sector is set to rise exponentially as fiscal remits stack for a 2.4 percent increase before the end of the last quarter of 2015. Jovago.com…
- 16 Feb 2021
Mastercard, MTN Partners to Enable Global e-Commerce Payments Across Africa
Mastercard and MTN have entered into a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard…
- 28 Jan 2016
Kinetic Worldwide Transforms All OOH Media into Interactive Media
Kinetic Worldwide, the global leader in reaching people on the move, has partnered with Endeavor Media to offer clients a new OOH opportunity: customizable interaction with all OOH inventory,…
- 6 Feb 2015
Global E-Commerce Estimated to Exceed $2tn In 2015
Worldwide e-Commerce is set to grow well beyond US$2tn this year driven by high double-digit growth in China and the rest of Asia and continued strong growth in North America and Europe, generating…
- 20 Jan 2022
B2B E-commerce Solving Logistics Challenges Associated with Nigeria’s Informal Retail Sector
Worth over $100 billion, the Nigerian retail market is one of the most vibrant sectors of the Nigerian economy. There's hardly a Nigerian street without a retailer. Such is the importance of these…
- 23 May 2021
Flutterwave Partners Amole to Boost Digital Payment in Ethiopia
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has partnered Amole, Ethiopia’s largest mobile digital wallet platform, to boost remittances. Flutterwave’s Founder and Chief Executive…
- 28 Oct 2015
Twitter Discloses Best Practices to Aid Businesses
Twitter prides itself as a great platform for businesses, especially small and medium businesses (SMBs), to raise awareness around their products and services. In a blog post on Wednesday, the Team…
- 11 Sept 2025
FCCPC Recovers N10Bn for Shortchanged Customers
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has released an updated data on consumer complaints received and resolved across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The data, covering…
- 15 Dec 2008
On Multi-Links Telkom Broadband Package
The Internet has become a modern necessity. It is a medium through which everything - from commerce to personal communications to entertainment to information access and more - is conducted. There is…
- 10 Oct 2016
MainOne Features in ‘Four Story’ 2016 U.S. ABF Documentary
With the power of the internet, Africa could make its mark in the world stage, said, Ms. Funke Opeke, chief executive officer of MainOne Company (www.mainone.net/cloud). She made the remark while…
- 10 Jan 2022
NITDA Publishes List of NDPR Compliant Organisations for 2020-2021
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has published the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) Audit filing compliant organizations’ list. This was contained in a statement by…
- 11 Sept 2022
NCC-CSIRT Alerts on Google Chrome Extensions Malware
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has identified five malicious Google Chrome Extensions that surreptitiously track online browser's…
- 18 Aug 2016
US to Hand over Power of the Internet's Naming System
The US government's 20-year role in governing a crucial part of the internet is about to end. Starting October 1, the US will no longer have power over the domain naming system (DNS), the US…