The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has named Interswitch Transnational, Nigeria's Most Efficient "Third Party" Payment Processor and Financial Technology Partner of the year. The double recognition took place at the recently concluded Electronic Payment Incentive Scheme (EPIS) Awards organized by the CBN and Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS). Reflecting...

... As Ellen DeGeneres, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Kevin Hart, Others Win Big at Awards.  South African comedian and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah came out victorious last weekend, winning the award, "Favourite African Star" at the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Trevor beat fellow African nominees,...

In today’s marketplace, brands and products come and go at supersonic speeds. An estimated 250,000 products are launched each year. These products have an average 85 to 95 percent failure rate. It’s a sobering statistic, but hardly surprising given our penchant for new and better, and the rapid pace at...

Turns out Gen Y doesn't mind an old-fashioned phone call In recent years, marketers around the globe have dedicated a seemingly endless stream of resources toward targeting the ever-elusive millennial consumer. But are those valuable 20- and 30-somethings really all that unpredictable? Not according to Thomas Sychterz, CEO of LaunchLeap,...

Building trust doesn't happen in a vacuum. You have to remain consistent in your messaging, understand your buyer personas and deliver on your promises over time. When your prospects and customers trust you, they are more likely to buy from you. When you have their trust, you can also command a...

AMVCA 2017 best comedy act winner (M-NET Recognition Award), Samuel Ajibola, popularly known for his role as Spiff in the TV series ‘The Johnsons’ has announced the release of his upcoming comedy web series titled ‘Dele Issues’ (Daily Issues) set to drop on Friday, March 10, 2017. The series revolves...

NMB Managing Director – Ineke Bussemaker signing a partnership agreement with Mastercard President for Middle East and Africa – Raghu Malhotra at a press signing ceremony held in Dar es Salaam today. The partnership will pave way for digitization of the agricultural sector in Tanzania with the rollout of eKilimo,...

L – R: Executive Producer, Isale Eko; a stage play to mark the golden jubilee of Lagos State, Joseph Edgar; Co-Producer, Olisa Adibua; Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Olusegun McMedal; Lead Actor, Isale Eko, Yemi Shodimu; and Director/Writer of the play, William Benson at a press briefing to announce the drama “ISALE...

Water, as you know, is good for you, but do you know how well? Your everyday thirst-quencher is packed with body and mind benefits that make it the finest of health drinks. With every edible thing, the source of the water you take is important. While some people are aware...

You're probably used to seeing the the term "drink responsibly" at the end of every alcohol commercial or social post. You are advised not to drink and drive and are told that you have to be above 18 to be allowed to order alcoholic drinks from the bar. But that...