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- 14 Mar 2022
e-Fraud is Major Risk to Digital Finance- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has identified e-fraud as the greatest threat to digital finance. Citing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) report, Efosa Idehen, director, Consumer Affairs…
- 1 Mar 2017
Ministry, CPC Move to Protect Consumers from Abuses
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications Technology, has said that his ministry and the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) need to collaborate to save Nigerians from consumer abuses in the…
- 23 Mar 2025
NGO Blasts MultiChoice for Tariff Hike in Nigeria, Slash in South Africa
Save the Consumers, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has condemned MultiChoice for reducing prices for its DStv and Gotv services in South Africa while hiking the same in Nigeria. The NGO…
- 6 Feb 2012
Microsoft Rewards Africa with Free Software Pack
In its bid to lower access barrier to and deliver a significant cost savings to African consumers, Microsoft has announced the launch of ‘Africa Pack,’ a suite of popular Microsoft technologies…
- 5 Sept 2016
CPC Probes Resort Savings & Loans over Alleged Diversion of Deposits
Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has began probe operations of Resort Savings and Loans Limited (RSL) over allegations of diversion of depositors’ monies and mortgage loans, following inundated…
- 21 Apr 2021
Group Asks CBN to Stop Confiscation of Cards withheld by ATM
Save the Consumer Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish its policy of confiscation of card withheld by Automated Teller Machine in…
- 22 Sept 2020
Jumia Partners Reckitt Benkiser, Nokia, Others to Enable Consumers Access Quality Products
Jumia has launched a Brand Festival campaign in partnership with top global brands such as Reckitt Benkiser, Unilever, Nokia, Intel, HP, Nexus, Hisense, Sharp, Samsung, Binatone, XIAOMI, ABSOLUT,…
- 29 May 2023
MultiChoice Group Launches "Moment" an integrated payment platform for Africa
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst have entered into a joint venture agreement aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate under a new…
- 29 Oct 2020
Jumia Nigeria Black Friday Campaign to Support SMEs, Consumers
Jumia Nigeria, has announced that its 2020 Black Friday campaign will close the revenue gap created by the COVID-19 lockdown for most businesses in the country. The event, which is slated to hold…
- 1 May 2015
DHL Says e-Commerce Could Account for 10% Africa's Retail Sales by 2025
As e-commerce continues to gain popularity across the African continent, more effort needs to be paid towards facilitating flawless delivery to customers. This is further supported by the…
- 22 Aug 2016
Kaduna to Ban Sale of High Energy Bulbs
The Kaduna State Government said yesterday that it would soon ban the sale of high energy consuming bulbs, as part of a strategy to boost energy efficiency. Muhammad Abdullahi, state’s commissioner…
- 19 Jan 2026
KongaPay K-Save Users Save over N3.2Bn
KongaPay has announced that users have collectively saved more than N3.2 billion through its K-Save product, an outstanding milestone in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital finance landscape. K-Save,…
- 27 Mar 2013
Bokupon now Available on the Apple App Store, Others
Fusion Blocks Management, Inc. has taken the wrapper of its Bokupon (Plenty Coupon) for Nigeria, a location-based money-saving mobile coupon/discount app for the Blackberry, iPhone and Android…
- 31 Mar 2022
How Tech and E-Commerce is Redefining Nigeria's Marketplace
Since its introduction into the Nigerian business scene, e-commerce has become a major driver of the country's digital economy. It has not only brought about innovative business ideas but is…
- 6 Jun 2016
Mahindra Comviva, Airtel Bag GTB Innovation Award for “Tap Tap” NFC Merchant Payments
Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobility solutions, and Airtel Tanzania, one of the leading telecom provider in Tanzania, have announced that they have jointly won the Global…
- 7 Feb 2022
Shaping Consumer Mindset Through Incentives
For many individuals who have managed to survive the economic hiccups of 2021, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, incentives are a way to get more when shopping for everyday essentials.…
- 30 Oct 2024
CBN Puts Nigerian Adults with Certified Bank Accounts @ 54m
About 54 million Nigerian adults have bank accounts recognized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) representing 52 per cent in 2023, the Apex bank declared on Wednesday in Abuja. The Bank said about…
- 5 Oct 2021
How Jumia Pick-Up Stations Help Customers Save More Money
The challenges against the advancement of online shopping culture in African states cannot be overemphasized. To get more consumers onboard, e-commerce players must continuously remain innovative.…
- 22 Oct 2024
LG WashTower Stands Out as a High-Performance, Space-Saving Laundry Solution
As global demand grows for sustainable living, energy efficiency, and minimalist design, companies are reshaping their product offerings to stay competitive and meet consumer expectations. At the…
- 18 Nov 2018
LG Expresses Desire to Promoting Smarter Technology, Consumer Lifestyle
Technology is simplifying our lives and making everything easier day by day. The last decade has been a game changer – that today, there is no single facet of our lives that technology has not…
- 27 May 2015
Apple IStore Discloses Plans for Jumia's Mobile week
Apple iStore, has announced its special participation in Jumia’s Mobile Week Megathon, the only mobile sale of mega-size in Nigeria, taking place from 1-7 June. iStore and Jumia partnered to offer…
- 13 Feb 2013
Nokia's First Dual-SIM Smartphone with Wi-Fi
Nokia has announced the launch of the Nokia Asha 310, a new Dual SIM smartphone with Wi-Fi support, a first for Nokia smartphones. With Nokia's built-in Easy Swap Dual SIM technology, consumers can…
- 19 Jun 2025
Mobile Industry Emissions Down 8%, But Pace Must Double to Hit Net Zero
The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero…
- 31 Dec 2021
Fixit45, CFAO Motors Partner to Improve Auto Spare Parts Buying Experience in Nigeria
Fixit45, Pan African Auto Tech Platform has partnered with Africa’s Auto Giant, CFAO Motors, to make Auto Spare Parts affordable and easily accessible to vehicle owners across the country. Fixit45…
- 11 Nov 2016
Nigeria, SA, Kenya Top as Opera Hits100m Users in Africa
Opera, an internet company, has released its State of the Mobile Web Africa 2016 Report, highlighting mobile internet trends across the continent, including consumer browsing behaviour and app usage.…
- 11 Jul 2018
Nigerian Firm Unveils New Crypto-currency, CoinForAll
EWealthAtlantic, a Nigerian firm that specialises in providing blockchain technology and digital currency educational services, has introduced a new digital-currency called CoinForAll. The currency…
- 27 Aug 2018
Google Kicks off Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class 2
Google on Monday launched its second Launchpad Accelerator Africa class as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent. It would be recalled that the first Launchpad…
- 4 Sept 2013
Digital Direct to Transform Lekki Phase 1 into Start Up Estate
Mr. Tolu Ijogun, managing director, Digital Direct has said that his company is providing an unprecedented access to ICT equipment in terms of pricing, availability and training at Lekki Phase 1.…
- 22 Apr 2025
Digital Consumers are Driving a New Era of Online Shopping, Transforming how Nigerian Youth Buy
The digital revolution is hitting Nigeria's retail scene fast, and it's being powered by the country's youth. Armed with smartphones and a demand for affordability, they're shaping the e-commerce…
- 20 Oct 2019
Technology To Enhance Insurance Sector’s Financial Inclusion Programme-NAICOM
Investing in technology is one of the ways the insurance industry could effectively key into the financial inclusion target of the Federal Government. Mr Sunday Thomas, National Insurance Commission…