Across Africa, technology is increasingly emerging as a catalyst for addressing problems that have remained difficult to solve through traditional systems. Among the entrepreneurs seeking to harness this opportunity is Dr. Arinze Madueke, whose growing interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and football reflect a broader vision of developing digital solutions around African realities. Rather…
Nairobi has hosted a sitting President of the United States, a Pope, and, earlier this year, more than 30 African heads of state in a single week. Having sat close enough to the machinery behind several of these moments, I have noticed something that rarely makes the press coverage: the hardest part was never the…
Microsoft Excel is more than a tool for entering figures and creating simple tables. When used at an advanced level, Excel can help businesses analyze data, automate repetitive tasks, prepare financial reports, and make better decisions. For Nigerians looking to improve their careers, advanced Excel skills can create opportunities in accounting, banking, administration, data analysis,…
Computer skills are no longer only for technology professionals. In Nigeria, students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, civil servants, business owners, and professionals increasingly need digital knowledge to work efficiently, communicate, access opportunities, and remain competitive. Whether you are applying for a job, managing a business, studying online, or starting a career in technology, learning essential computer…
Running a business in Nigeria requires more than a good product or service. Business owners must know how to attract customers, manage money, communicate effectively, analyze performance, and adapt to changing technology. This is why digital skills are becoming essential for entrepreneurs who want to remain competitive and grow faster. Whether you operate a small…
Technology has changed how businesses attract customers, manage operations, reduce costs, and increase revenue. Whether you run a small shop, service business, startup, or established company, using the right technology can help you grow faster without increasing expenses at the same rate. But how exactly can Nigerian businesses use technology to scale? The answer is…
Online customer acquisition is the process of attracting potential customers through digital channels and converting them into paying customers. In Nigeria, businesses can use social media, search engines, WhatsApp, email marketing and online advertising to reach people who are actively looking for their products or services. For a small business in Lagos, a service provider…
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed that it remains fully operational and has no plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country. The company made this clarification during a Live Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to address misinformation circulating on social media about its operations….
Armstrong Takang, the Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has warned that Nigerians risk losing the wealth created by the digital economy unless they invest in and own technology businesses. Takang made the statement on Thursday in Lagos at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria, a forum focused on the intersection…
African mobile money providers are shifting their focus from expanding access to increasing the depth of customer usage, as executives at the MTN Group Fintech Annual Summit in Johannesburg warned that high adoption figures can hide low uptake of savings and investment products. Speaking on the second day of the summit on September 2, Shaibu…