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- 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…
- 1 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 12 Jun 2020
Usoro Calls for Collaborative Effort to Achieve 95% Target for Financial Inclusion by 2024
Usoro Usoro, general manager, Mobile Financial Services, MTN Nigeria, has said that in order for the country to meet the 95% target for financial inclusion by 2024 set by the Central Bank of Nigeria,…
- 12 May 2016
IHS Urges Africa to Replicate Telecoms Revolution on Renewable Energy
Africa must deliver a renewable power revolution, as happened with telecommunications, to reach its ambitious targets, according to a new report commissioned by IHS Towers, the largest mobile…
- 27 Jan 2016
Global Business, Government Leaders to Speak at Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016
The events’ arm of the foremost International socio economics news magazine, The Economist Events has concluded plans to hold the 11th edition of the annual Nigeria Summit. Slated for Monday, March 7…
- 12 Jun 2020
Fintechs Key to Bridging Financial Inclusion Gap in Africa
By Ebehijie Momoh, SVP, General Manager West Africa, With many countries across the globe still under lockdown, perhaps more than ever before, there is a dire need to strengthen financial…
- 22 Jul 2020
Facebook’s Connectivity Investments to Grow Africa’s Economy by $57B in the next Five Years
Facebook has released findings from The Impact of Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study conducted by Analysys Mason that highlights how Facebook investments in…
- 23 Jul 2020
Orange Bank Africa Goes Live with Temenos SaaS
With Temenos technology, Orange Bank Africa provides innovative digital banking services in West Africa; Temenos Transact, delivered as SaaS, powers Orange Bank Africa’s launch in the West African…
- 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…
- 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…
- 3 Apr 2013
Global X Funds Launches 1st Nigeria ETF, Another in Asia
Global X Funds, the New York based provider of exchange traded funds, yesterday launched the Global X Nigeria Index ETF and the Global X Central Asia & Mongolia Index ETF on NYSE Arca. Both funds…
- 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…
- 12 Feb 2018
Technology Disrupting Global, Local Travel Industry
By Gbemisola Aruwayo-Obe Nigerians from all walks of life love to travel. Like folks elsewhere, they feel deeply emotional about travelling. Although they may chit-chat about banking, shopping…
- 30 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,…
- 7 Jul 2008
IBM Makes ICT, CSR Change Drivers
The IBM Global CEO Study, largest study of chief executives ever conducted has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of global business leaders who see important changes ahead. The study, based…
- 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…
- 3 Feb 2023
SEC Reiterates Commitment to Step up Investor Education
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restated its commitment to continue to educate and enlighten investors in a bid to ensure they make informed investment decisions. This was stated by…
- 14 Jan 2014
EFCC, SFU Tighten Noose on 9 Banks Over Cybercrime
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police Force are presently handling different Cyber-related crimes cases involving banks and other…
- 4 Apr 2023
The Industry Summit 4.0: Stakeholders Urges Practitioners to Brace up for More Challenges
Stakeholders in the marketing profession have been urged by experts to prepare for a difficult time ahead in 2023. This call was made at the just concluded The Industry Summit 4.0 with the theme:…
- 11 Oct 2019
Leaders Steal $600Bn from Nigeria Since Independence- Report
Economist magazine has said that an estimated $600bn is believed to have been stolen from Nigeria since its Independence in 1960. The story was published in its online edition of October 10.…