Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with two distinguished recognitions in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Enugu, both coming within the same period. The Zinox boss was recently honoured by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) which named a major street after him. Specifically, the street was christened Leo Stan Ekeh Way. The street houses one of the biggest markets in Abuja, schools and other establishments. Ekeh, who had the aptly identified–Leo Stan Ekeh Way–named in his honour, was recognised for his digital industry, creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities for…
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As GITEX Technology Week begins 6th through10th December 2020, Nigeria will be joining more than 80 other countries in participating at the 40th edition of the technology show. Nigeria’s participation in GITEX 2020 is anchored on promoting youth-led enterprises to showcase innovations coming from its tech startups community, and the country’s strong policy-thrust on the digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is the agency that leads this move and had offered full sponsorship to a number of startups across the country to participate in the Global Future Stars (GFS). The Global Future Stars (GFS) is a major highlight…
FPG Technologies & Solutions Limited has won Awards in three different categories at the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) held recently in Lagos. The company won awards as the Most Innovative Tech Consulting Company of the Year 2020, Cloud Infrastructure Provider of the Year 2020, while the company’s CEO, Rex Mafiana won the Most Enterprising Tech Company CEO of The Year 2020. FPG Technologies & Solutions Limited (a member of FlexiP Group) is an Information Technology Company committed to helping organisations achieve extreme business agility with confidence. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) is an annual event organised to celebrate…
By Israel ODUMESI Being a product manager is not an easy task, as it requires managing multiple stakeholders, prioritizing tasks, and making decisions that impact the success of the product. However, there are various tools available that can make the life of a product manager much easier. In this article, we will discuss some of the tools that a product manager can use to make their work more efficient and effective. Project Management Tools One of the most important tools for a product manager is a project management tool. There are several project management tools available, such as Trello, Asana,…
There have been increased calls for innovation in Nigeria in order to maximise the opportunities presented by digital transformation. This is as the integration of digital technology in businesses continue to grow, and essentially changing how businesses operate and deliver value to their customers. John Obaro, a renowned Nigerian ICT expert and Managing Director of foremost African technology company, SystemSpecs said digital transformation is the process of using technologies to create new or modify existing business processes, culture, and customers’ experiences to meet dynamic business and market needs. Obaro, who spoke at the recent virtual retreat organised by the Central…
Ericsson projects that four out of every ten mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be 5G. This forecast is included in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. Current 5G uptake in subscriptions and population coverage confirms the technology as deploying the fastest of any generation of mobile connectivity. The report estimates that by the end of 2020, more than 1 billion people – 15 per cent of the world’s population – will live in an area that has 5G coverage rolled out. In 2026, 60 per cent of the world’s population will have access to 5G coverage, with 5G…
9mobile, a Nigerian customer-friendly telecommunication company, has further affirmed its commitment to deepening relationship with subscribers on its network by hosting its customers in Kano at a Customer Forum. At the event held recently, customers shared their experiences with the network, asked questions, and commended 9mobile for providing superior products, services and customer experience. The 9mobile team, led by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stjepan Udovicic; Executive Director, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado; Director, Customer Care, Ehimare Omoike; Director, Sales, Oluwatosin Olulana among others, fielded questions and provided on-the-spot resolutions to most of the concerns raised by customers. Speaking, Chief Commercial Officer,…
…Digital Encode named Cybersecurity Company of the Decade and Compliance Advisory Company of the Decade …Co-Founders – Dr Adewale Peter Obadare & Dr Oluseyi Akindeinde win Cybersecurity Personalities of the Decade; Nigeria CommunicationsWeek Men of the Year Awards Digital Encode, a leading consulting and integration firm, has received industry-wide accolades, for the specialities in the design, management and security of business-critical networks, telecommunications environment and other IT infrastructures, in Nigeria and indeed Africa. After receiving massive votes, the team from Digital Encode received a standing ovation at the 2020 Beacon of Information Technology (BoICT) Lecture/Awards organized by Communications Week Media…
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, will be honoured with the prestigious Zik Prize in the Professional Leadership category in Lagos, next week. The prestigious award which will be presented to Danbatta by Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), will take place during an elaborate ceremony slated for Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State by 6 p.m. This year’s event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Zik Prize series and will be chaired by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, while the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred…
Indications have emerged that Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite giant, witnessed a massive surge from bargain-hungry shoppers who kept vigil on its website in the early hours of today to grab the Black Friday deals on offer. The development comes as the world marks the global celebration of the 2020 edition of Black Friday today, Friday, November 27. Investigations reveal that the traffic spike on www.konga.com was recorded from midnight when Konga rolled out its exclusive offers for Black Friday. Computing products such as laptops and Tablet PCs, among others, mobile phones, electronics, Home & Kitchen appliances and Fast Moving Consumer…