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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has named African Internet Group, which recently rebranded to Jumia, amongst the world’s 50 Smartest Companies for 2016. MIT editors picked 50 companies worldwide that best combine innovative technology with effective business models, taking into account the results emanating from a set of agenda...

As far back as 2012 a survey of more than 10,000 Internet users in over 20 countries conducted by the Internet Society found that 83% of respondents agreed with the statement that “access to the Internet should be considered a basic human right,” so essential has the internet become to...

L-R Vice- President of Advertising Agencies Association of Nigeria (AAAN), Ikechi Odigbo ; The President of The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN ), David Okeme ; AAAN President, kayode Oluwasana and first Vice President of ADVAN, Joan Ihekwaba when executives of AAAN visited ADVAN Secretariat, Lagos recently. The President of...

Outgoing GMD/CEO, UBA Plc and Valedictory Lecture Speaker, Mr. Phillips Oduoza (middle), wife Jumai and President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria(CIBN), Professor Segun Ajibola(Right) at the 4th Valedictory Lecture in honour of Phillips Oduoza, organised by CIBN in Lagos on Friday Outgoing Group Managing Director of pan-African banking group,...

  After four years of stellar achievements in the African e-commerce landscape, the Africa Internet Group has announced the incorporation of all its ventures under one conglomerate called Jumia Group. This move led to the renaming and general rebranding of all its seven ventures. It comes at a point where...

Head of Marketing, Brian Munro Limited, Abayomi Ajao with School Administrator, Headstart Private School,Mrs Udeaja, Head Teacher, Headstart Private School, Mrs Obialo during the Book presentation at Headstart Private School   ... Supports Award-Winning Writer, Obii Okwelume's Book, "Stories My Father Told Me" As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility,...

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa is excited to reveal that Bill Gates is to appear on a special episode of "MTV Base Meets..." The US entrepreneur and philanthropist will make a special TV appearance in MTV Base Meets Bill Gates, discussing his views on the future of African technology, innovation and development...

  Zenith Bank Plc has launched a new mobile banking solution to make banking simpler and interesting. The bank’s *966# Eazybanking solution, launched into the Nigerian market, will complement the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s)  effort to build a cashless economy and enhance financial inclusion. The Unstructured Supplementary Service Data...

  As part of efforts to reward customers’ loyalty, Africa’s leading online travel company, Wakanow has unveiled its loyalty reward program to recognize old and new consumers. Commenting on the offer, the Deputy Managing Director of Wakanow Mr. Ralph Tamuno, said the program is a demonstration of Wakanow’s commitment to...

  Wema Bank Plc has announced the official launch of its special unstructured supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking platform *945#. While unveiling the USSD easy-banking code, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Segun Oloketuyi, disclosed that 945 was derived from 1945, the year the bank was established. “Convenient banking has...