30 results
- 3 Oct 2014
Gartner Quashes 5 Biggest Data Myths
With so much hype about big data, it's hard for IT leaders to know how to exploit its potential, even as Gartner, Inc. dispels five myths to help IT leaders evolve their information infrastructure…
- 21 May 2019
Ericsson ConsumerLab Report Busts Myths Surrounding the Value of 5G
Ericsson has released a new ConsumerLab report, 5G Consumer Potential, which busts industry myths surrounding the value of 5G for consumers and outlines the opportunities available for communications…
- 21 Apr 2017
7 False Battery Myths Busted, Number 2 Applies to Everyone
A Battery is the life wire of any phone. Without it, your mobile device will never function. Due to the importance of a battery, there are some misconceptions or rather myths that you may have about…
- 10 Aug 2015
e-Payment! MasterCard Busts 10 Payment Myths
Sometimes, a convenient payment solution to make your life easier might seem too good to be true, but with the rise of technology it really is possible. For example, electronic payment developments…
- 12 Sept 2019
Myths of Online Forex Trading
By Abiola Akinyele, General Manager of FXTM Nigeria Over my decade-long experience of trading the forex market, I have met many individuals with different ideas of what the market is. This includes…
- 15 Feb 2019
Cyber Security Myths You Must Forget, To Avoid Being Hacked
Cyber security threats are real. The cyber traitors penetrate every facet of the economy. For instance, the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System, NIBSS), disclosed that the banking industry…
- 13 Jan 2016
Top 3 Smartphone Battery Myths Nigerians Need to Disregard
It is 2016 and almost everyone in Nigeria has a phone. The thing about these phones are that, like most other gadgets, they use batteries that tend to run out quite speedily as smartphones evolve.…
- 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…
- 28 Aug 2015
5 Recruitment Myths: Your Talent Acquisition Strategy Could Be Harmed
By Anja van Beek, Most companies understand that they will not succeed unless they recruit and retain the best possible talent. Yet many organisations still cling onto ideas about recruiting…
- 22 Jan 2023
7 Facts About the National Domestic Card Scheme System
MYTH : ATMs, Cards will no longer be in use as CBN, NIBSS move to unify Payment through the National Domestic Card Scheme. FACT: This is FALSE. Existing ATMs, Cards and POS will still function…
- 14 Jan 2014
Rumour Says Calling 999 Can Boost Mobile Phone Batteries
One of the UK's regional police forces has warned mobile phone users not to call the emergency service number (999) to charge their mobiles. It is known that a rumour or urban myth suggesting that…
- 29 Oct 2025
AHC Awareness'25: Tackling misinformation key to protecting community health
Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has called for greater vigilance against health-related misinformation, warning that myths and falsehoods about diseases like Buruli Ulcer…
- 28 Aug 2012
Natcoms Carpets Authorities for Not Tackling GSM Hoaxes
National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (Natcoms) has taken a swipe on regulatory authorities for not doing enough to dispel the urban legends, myths, and tales-by-moonlight spreading…
- 9 Jun 2020
5G Cannot Cause Havoc to Humans Health but Improve Lives -Experts
Experts at 5th Lagos State University (LASU), virtual public lecture, have debunked the rumours, myths and fake news surrounding the introduction of 5G network, describing them as unfounded. The…
- 4 Oct 2016
Glo Prof. Johnbull Debunks Notion of Alcohol as Panacea to Problems
The age long myth that alcohol is a panacea to problems has been debunked in this week's episode of Globacom-sponsored TV satire, Professor Johnbull, scheduled for broadcast this Tuesday at…
- 9 Sept 2016
5 Smart Ways to Travel Around Lagos This Ember Period
Many Lagosians have unfounded pessimism, myths, and beliefs about the ember period. It is widely believed that it is a time when unsavoury things happen due to the fact that the year is gradually…
- 24 Jan 2014
Dangote, 84 Others Own Almost the Whole World
Aliko Dangote, the 43rd richest man in the world and Africa's richest along with 84 others wealthiest men on earth world, own more wealth than the 3 billion poorest people combined. This is coming as…
- 18 Mar 2025
9mobile Reinforces Innovation Leadership with Echoes, Its Trailblazing AI Storytelling Platform
9mobile, telecommunications provider in Nigeria, continues to push the boundaries of innovation with the introduction of Echoes, its AI-driven storytelling platform that seamlessly blends artificial…
- 7 Jan 2026
Nigerians with Albinism Reject Pity, Demand Dignity at Empowerment Forum
Nigerians living with albinism say their biggest challenge is not skin sensitivity or poor eyesight, but being seen, heard and treated as full human beings, a message that resonated at a recent…
- 19 Feb 2021
Facebook’s Climate Change Info Hub now in Nigeria, SA
Following the rollout of its COVID-19 information centre, Facebook is now driving access to information about climate change on the continent. The social media giant has made available its Climate…
- 19 Apr 2021
Catch Africa Magic’s New Series, Baby Drama, this Wednesday Night
Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, will on Wednesday, April 21st premiere a new television series, Baby Drama. Baby Drama revolves around the lives of…
- 5 Apr 2016
Osibanjo to Attend Technology in Government Summit/Expo 2016
Technology in Government Summit/Expo is Nigeria’s largest public sector technology event bringing together thousands of top government functionaries, senior government leaders, IT professionals…
- 16 Dec 2013
5 Ways Retailers Can Triple Profit during Christmas
Kaymu, Nigeria’s leading online marketplace, has highlighted 5 ways in which retailers can maximize their profit this season. Christmas is one of the most hectic periods of the year when it comes to…
- 14 Oct 2013
The Perils of Texting While Driving
US research reveals that 4 out of 5 college student drivers have used their cell phones to send or receive text messages while driving despite the majority recognizing that the activity represents a…
- 10 Oct 2012
Encomiums as Zinox wins Computer Company of the Year
Chief Alex Akinyele, former minister of Information has paid glowing tribute to the extraordinary determination of Zinox Computers, Nigeria’s pioneer computer brand, to push the society a little…
- 26 Nov 2015
Okauru Advocates Change at WISCAR’s 7th Graduation /Induction Ceremony
Women In Successful Careers (WISCAR), a non-profit organization recently held its seventh End of Year graduation/induction Ceremony and presented the 4th Distinguished WISCAR Award at the Agip…
- 4 Feb 2016
Experts Task CBN on Remittance Industry Regulations
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been urged to leverage the remittance industry to boost the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by allowing a flexible regulations concerning “outbound remittance…
- 7 Apr 2016
Oracle to Hold Cloud Day Across 4 African Time Zones Simultaneously
With more than 420,000 customers and deployments in more than 145 countries, Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications, platform services, and engineered systems.…
- 4 Mar 2016
Nigeria Still Haven for Telecom Investors- Danbatta
With over 107 percent teledensity for voice segment of telecommunications services already achieved in Nigeria, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) and CEO, Nigerian…
- 10 Jul 2013
Evans Harps on the Need for Sustainability in Business
Stevens Evans, chief executive officer, Etisalat Nigeria has highlighted the essential nature of sustainability at the recent International Sustainability Conference themed “Sustainability Management…