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Change is dynamic and the only constant thing in life. There are agents of change, people who are not afraid to go out into the world and make an impact, leaving indelible marks that will never be forgotten. These change agents understand the power of relationships, and they go the extra mile to impact lives by sharing their resources with …

To celebrate the 2022 annual Customer Service Week, leading ICT organization, MTN Nigeria, hosted customers at an online forum themed Empowering Customers and Community which was held on October 7, 2022. The session had over 200 people in attendance including MTN customers. Ugonwa Nwoye, Chief Customer Relations Officer, MTN Nigeria, alongside Odunayo Sanya, Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, were the keynote speakers. The …

Sector Needs Capital, Professionalism and Democratisation Tony Elumelu, CON, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), giving a keynote address at the recent 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) conference, underlined the importance of a vibrant, well capitalised and deep insurance sector to Nigeria’s economy. “Not least in these testing times, our …

The impact connectivity has had on the Nigerian economy and the everyday lives of Nigerians cannot be underestimated. Nigerians were first introduced to the potential of mobile connectivity with the launch of GSM services in 2001. Voice services allowed people to connect with each other reliably for the first time, breaking down barriers, and enabling commerce and interpersonal relationships. Simple …

Across cybersecurity, skills and training, and disruptive technology, organisations must innovate to be successful in a dynamic environment By Emmanuel Asika, Country Head, HP Nigeria 2020 will forever be known as the year that dramatically changed the trajectory of both society and business. From customer and market behaviour to operational systems and processes, we have remained in flux, working to …

…and what it takes to do what I love Sadly, I just found the joys of weekday cinema about a year ago. The demands of my life (*coughs job) don’t afford me the luxury of as much spare time as I would want. So, I decided that I must force some time out for my sanity and my wellbeing. Unfortunately, …

With different varieties of rice in the marketplace at your disposal, you might be wondering which one offers the most value for your money. In terms of health benefits, there are many reasons to believe parboiled rice is a cut above the rest. There are two major forms of rice, parboiled and un-parboiled. Un-parboiled refers to milled rice that has …

  The single office location on Wole Olateju Crescent in Lekki, Lagos, where the company initially commenced operations in June 2012 is a long way from where it is today. In the intervening ten years, Jumia has grown into one of Nigeria’s most recognisable brands and one of the few brands that can describe itself as truly pan-African. On its …

With nearly 10 years of remarkable operations in an industry that is characterised by many challenges chief among which is stiff competition, X3M Ideas has been able to rise through the storm to become one of the leading advertising agencies in Africa. And what is more impressive? The agency has established a foothold in other African markets, especially the southern …

  The last time I witnessed the collective efforts of Nigerian youths without prejudice was during the EndSars protest in October 2020, and I believe the 2023 elections is about to be a replay of that event. Yes, I am young, but I have never witnessed this level of public awareness and sensitization over Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) among the …