The 2024 Brand Finance Report showed a 73 per cent increase in Access Bank’s brand value Access Bank has again been ranked Nigeria’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation consultancy. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Access’ CEO, said in a statement on Sunday that the bank was proud of the feat and would continue to deliver exceptional value. “We are proud to, once again, be recognised as Nigeria’s most valuable brand. This accolade is a testament to our commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainable growth. “We will continue to focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders,…
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As economic challenges loom large, the quest for quality at an affordable price becomes more crucial than ever, especially in the realm of smartphones. Amidst this backdrop, TECNO emerges as a beacon of innovation and hope with the launch of the POVA 6 Neo. This budget-friendly marvel defies expectations and redefines value in the smartphone market. Endurance Meets Affordability: Gone are the days when enduring battery life came with a hefty price tag. With the POVA 6 Neo, TECNO breaks the mold, offering a massive 7000mAh battery and a remarkable 6-year durability guarantee, all at a fraction of the cost.…
Cynthia Duru, a highly respected figure in the DevOps and cloud engineering landscape, has been named the winner of the “Outstanding DevOps Engineer Excellence Award” at the 2024 Africa Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards. The prestigious ceremony, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos this April, brought together key players in Africa’s ICT ecosystem to recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the growth and innovation of the sector. Duru, a Senior DevOps Engineer at Visa Europe, was honoured for her visionary leadership and groundbreaking work across sectors including digital health, maritime cybersecurity, and global…
–Trend Micro’s 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Report reveals that cybercriminals are shifting their focus from large-scale attacks to high-value targets. –In 2023, Trend Micro blocked significant cyber threats targeting Nigerian entities, including millions of email threats and malicious apps. –The latest cybersecurity report reveals that in 2023, Trend Micro intercepted 18 million email threats and millions of other malicious activities. Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, has revealed that it blocked around 18 million email threats, almost two million malicious URLs and over four million malicious mobile apps targeted at Nigerian businesses and consumers between January and December 2023. This…
The bustling city of Lagos came alive as the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) kicked off with an electrifying cultural day event at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites. Held on the 10th of May, this celebration served as a vibrant ode to the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and the entire continent of Africa. Embracing the diversity of African heritage, the cultural day event showcased an array of captivating experiences, from traditional dances to music performances to tantalising culinary delights. Amidst the pulsating beats and jubilant laughter, one booth stood out as the mark…
By David Ukap In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy, businesses, banks, and government agencies face relentless cyber threats. From ransomware attacks on corporate networks to insider threats leaking sensitive customer data, the old perimeter-based security model has proven inadequate. For years, many organizations trusted anything inside their network and blocked anything outside. But as cloud services, mobile workforces, and remote offices became the norm, that approach began to fail. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) emerged to address this gap. But here’s the truth: Zero Trust is not a silver bullet or a marketing gimmick. It is a realistic, actionable framework for securing…
Summary: Konga has revolutionized the shopping experience with its innovative “Tech Month” campaign. Konga’s groundbreaking “Tech Month” campaign transforms the Nigerian e-commerce landscape by offering extensive discounts on a wide range of tech products. The “Tech Month” campaign has seen a notable increase in customer activity, with testimonials highlighting substantial savings on purchases such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro. Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has altered tradition with its innovative “Tech Month” campaign. Unlike anything seen in the e-commerce sector before, Tech Month has transformed the way Nigerians shop for technology products and home essentials. This month-long extravaganza, a first of…
Efficiently managing your business finances isn’t just a task, it’s the key to scaling your business for sustainable growth. Several tools exist today to help businesses achieve their financial management goals and establish themselves in a very competitive market. One such tool is the virtual account, offering several benefits for multinational corporations, startups and SMEs, helping these businesses achieve their financial management goals while scaling sustainably. In our article, “What is a virtual account and why you need it for your business,” we explained the basic concept of virtual accounts, including the types of virtual accounts, and benefits. Taking it…
Some individuals, including Davids Iyida, are attempting to sabotage the MoMo Payment Service Bank project in Enugu Ezike, causing concern and outrage within the community. This project, spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Kingsley Ifeanyi Adonu, aims to uplift the community by providing financial services, creating jobs, and stimulating the local economy. Despite malicious efforts to hinder progress, the community remains steadfast in supporting the project’s success, recognizing its potential to bring much-needed growth and prosperity to Enugu Ezike. CYPRIAN NWODO writes….. The recent activities of some individuals with one Davids Iyida attempting to sabotage the MoMo Payment Service Bank project intended…
Google I/O 2024 showcased Google’s commitment to transforming the search experience through AI innovations. Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements as reproduced by Digital TimesNG…. Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash: Google announced the general availability of Gemini 1.5 Pro, a powerful AI model with a 1 million token context window, enabling it to process vast amounts of information like an hour of video or 1,500 pages of a PDF and respond to complex queries about this source material. Gemini 1.5 pro will also be available in more than 35 languages starting today – providing access to the…