Excitement and anticipation have reached fever-pitch for the June edition of the live online auction pioneered by foremost composite e-commerce giant, Konga. A monthly affair which holds every first Monday, the June edition is set for Monday, June 1, 2020, from 12 pm. Already, a wide range of star products spanning a number of categories has been lined up for the live online auction. They include computing and mobile phones, Home & Kitchen appliances, FMCG products, consumer electronics, wine and spirits, among others. Also, a number of top brands including Samsung, Haier Thermocool, HP, LG, iTEC, Kenwood, Infinix, Tecno,…
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UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay appeared Tuesday in a video on the organization’s website calling on governments across the globe to support a distance learning coalition and remote education as schools remain closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The coalition has already received pledges of support and collaboration from the International Labor Organization, the UN High Commission for Refugees, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, and the International Telecommunication Union. The Global Partnership for Education, Education Cannot Wait, the OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and…
L’Académie Franco-Anglophone des Arts Audiovisuels et du Cinéma (LAFAAAC), a French cinema academy, in partnership with Wazobia FM/TV, has announced plans to launch a training programme for screenwriters in Nollywood. The programme, which commences in the spring of 2021, and is supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, offers innovative training courses combining online and classroom trainings, enhanced by partnerships in France and Africa for a comprehensive offer adapted to local needs. The training programme is a component of the Solidarity Fund of innovative projects by the French Embassy called “Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI), which aims to promote French…
Local businesses have had to make their operations digital, and remote, at a much faster pace than they ordinarily would have, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Working from home has quickly become the de facto way of operating for many of us, prompting businesses to take a hard look at whether their software solutions are standing up to their work-from-home needs,” said Andrew Bourne, Zoho’s Country Manager for the African region. The sheer number of software solutions available for businesses, combined with rapid technological innovation, can make the choice extremely difficult. “Although there is something to suit virtually every…
In the dynamic landscape of the payment industry, innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a necessity for staying competitive and relevant. Ugochukwu Onwuta, a seasoned Payment Product Engineer and Manager, has emerged as a trailblazer in driving innovation within this ever-evolving realm. With a remarkable portfolio of over 20 projects, Ugochukwu’s journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to transforming the payment experience. At the heart of Ugochukwu’s approach is a deep understanding that innovation is a fluid process, one that demands a keen eye for trends and a responsiveness to customer feedback. Through his tenure at Interswitch…
The South African Government is actively considering the launch of satellite service to enable its citizen to study remotely. According to South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Mr Blade Nzimande, the government, in these times of Covid-19, is reviewing possible technologies that could help improve remote-learning capabilities in the country. A current focus is likely in the use of the “Space Science and Earth Observation technologies and platforms’ because of its stated plan to be able to reach more vulnerable areas of the community. The Minister said that key intergovernmental agencies and industry partners including the…
As Nigerians are being encouraged to remain at home following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, MultiChoice has decided to reward its customers with mouth-watering discounts on their subscription to ensure customers on DStv and GOtv remain connected during this period. With the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ravaging the world currently, the global populace is being inundated with a new forced reality. Loved ones have fallen ill with some, sadly, passing away, businesses have been shut and social movement and interaction have been greatly limited. But despite all these uncertainties, MultiChoice Nigeria, operators of DStv and GOtv, has continued…
Access Bank of Nigeria has urged its customers to be on the lookout for fraudsters who are using new scam methods to rip people off by preying on the distress that comes with the nation-wide lockdown. Fraudsters contact their potential victim either via mail, phone call or text to request for their bank details with the promise of crediting their account, after which they proceed to withdraw the money in the victim’s bank account. They often come under the guise of government officials, social advocates and false NGOs allocated to share the relief fund that was promised by the…
Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo has stated that the state government has partnered technology giants, Microsoft to train 18,000 teachers aimed at enhancing computer literacy towards achieving world best teaching and learning practices. Adefisayo stated this while discussing plans of the Gov. Sanwo-Olu administration for education on an online show, Covinspiration, moderated by Special Representative to the United Nations, and British Council Global Change-maker, Mr Dayo Israel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was to keep the public abreast of the activities of the administration in the last year. According to the…
By Koen VANPRAET The last decade has been incredible for Fintech, with advancements being made across a range of areas including retail banking, wealth management and, in particular, payments. To give some perspective, in 2019 we saw 64% of consumers worldwide using one or more Fintech platforms, nearly twice the amount of those taking advantage of them just two years earlier in 2017. We also saw the global mobile payments market grow to more than $1 trillion last year, up from $450 billion in 2015. It’s great to see how far the fintech industry has come but let’s put…