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Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA) (“Opera”), one of the world’s major browser developers, and leader on the development of AI driven digital content announced today the launch of Opera Ads in Nigeria. The new advertising platform serves the needs of digital local marketers and gives advertisers a unique opportunity to reach and engage with more than 320 million Opera users worldwide with an innovative content- based ad experience within Opera’s global inventory across its portfolio of products.

“With Opera Ads, we open the Opera ecosystem to advertisers allowing them to do more precisely targeted campaigns and improve the control of their media buy,” says

Per Wetterdal, VP Global Business Development, Opera. “We secure your ads will be served with premium placement in connection to an engaging content experience”.

Based on user intent and contextual relevance, Opera Ads offers an intelligent advertising solution to Nigerian digital agencies, publishers and brands to connect and engage with the Opera audiences at a global scale with geo-targeting capabilities. The platform offers transparency, unique and controllable ad placements, reach and budget management based on the support of fixed and dynamic pricing models. Opera Ads is available in both traditional and programmatic buying models. In this way, Opera Ads provides a trusted and relevant environment for users, advertisers and simplifies the campaign performance evaluation.

Opera Ads is the platform-of-choice for advertisers seeking the opportunity to reach a scaled and engaged audience, in a highly transparent fashion across the fastest growing mobile digital markets.

Today, Opera holds 47 percent of the browser market share in Nigeria with more than 30 million monthly active users across its mobile products. The company has decided to make a roadshow with local publishers, businesses, and media agencies giving them early access to the platform. Advertisers who want to get further information about the roadshow or Opera Ads can send an email to opera-ads@opera.com.

About Opera

Founded in 1995 in Norway, Opera delivers browsers and AI-driven digital content discovery solutions to more than 320 million people worldwide. The company remains one of the most innovative browser creators in the world. Opera is listed on Nasdaq under the OPRA ticker symbol.

Growth has been succinctly defined as the process of developing or of increasing in size, amount, degree, or level. When it comes to business and economy, growth can be described as an increase in the economy of a country or a business organization, especially of the value of goods and services the country or organization produces and/or gives.

We may also look at growth as the progressive DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, INCREASE, and EXPANSION of small business start-up to a giant in the making. A conglomerate the world is not ready for and can’t wait to behold.

Let’s have a little conversation on business growth. Business Growth is a stage where a business reaches the point for expansion and seeks additional options to generate more profit. Business growth is a function of the business lifecycle, industry growth trends, and the owners desire for equity, value creation, wealth creation, employee development and job creation.

Now back to our topic of discussion, business growth and expansion. If there’s a growing company with the ability and capacity of changing the world and flipping the unwritten script, that company is PATRICIA. For those of you who don’t know, PATRICIA is the fastest growing e-commerce company in Africa, with operations in Nigeria and Ghana.

Now here is the BIG NEWS, the burgeoning e-commerce giant has moved to her headquarter (PATRICIAHQ) marking the end of a beginning and a new dawn. The need for this huge move arose as the company experienced exponential growth in trade, averaging over 5,000 daily transactions in its first few years of existence. Thus, the need for more capacity, provide better solutions, recruit more talent and continuous growth.

This is a one of a kind move by PATRICIA, Africa’s first giftcard trading company that services customers in Nigeria and Ghana. These Customers who want to trade giftcards and convert crypto-currencies like Perfect Money and Bitcoins for cash trade in a safe, fast, easy and convenient way at the comfort of their homes.

Mypatricia.co is a platform that thrives on pushing the boundaries of financial innovations by bringing more value to our tables.

Huawei Technologies proves its positions as a leader in the industry by fusing innovative technology with trendy designs while carefully considering the value and user satisfaction. Breaking new grounds in technology with high-quality smartphones, HUAWEI keeps improving on their products building smartphones in accordance with recent trends as mentioned below.

The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 is a demonstration of empowerment through great accessible technology, confirming that innovation is not limited to flagship big-hitters but cuts across mid and entry levels. The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 features the Huawei Dewdrop notch – one of the smallest Huawei notches to this day – which is intricately placed in the middle of the device, not to disrupt the symmetry of the frontal view. It also delivers elegant and fashionable aesthetics making it ideal for both functionality-oriented and fashion-savvy users.

With the new-generation bezel-less screen design, the HUAWEI Y6 2019’s 6.09” Dewdrop Display represents the perfect union between advanced technology and pleasing aesthetics. The device features sleek, rounded curves carefully crafted in the shape of the screen. With its screen-to-body ratio improved and its aesthetic appeal enhanced, the HUAWEI Y6 2019’s notch is reduced to the size of a small droplet of water as seen in the HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019, allowing for a more unabridged and immersive viewing and gaming experience.

The HUAWEI Y6 2019 comes in three colours that are sure to stand out amongst the competition. The Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black are designed with millions of reflective particles. When they come in contact with light, reflection and diffraction occur to produce dazzling rainbow-like colours. The third colour- Amber Brown, features a leather-like design that increases its overall appeal. Not only is it elegant and fashionable, but It is also appealing to practicality-oriented users with its fingerprint-proof design.

Furthermore, The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 runs on the latest EMUI 9.0.1 that is on top of Android 9 Pie and privacy protection is highly secure and sophisticated identification methods found in high segment smartphones are featured in the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 – the Face Unlock which leverages AI to identify and unlock the device promptly, and the Fingerprint sensor which allows users to unlock the device in quick progressions.
The HUAWEI Y6 2019 is a vivid example and a meaningful breakthrough in how technology, art and fashion can go hand-in-hand with each other. This masterpiece is priced at NGN43900 and is available at the Huawei store, Jumia and Retailers Nationwide.

IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited, an IT company with expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity and advisory consulting, has officially launched a web hosting platform – Tucana.NG, aimed at solving difficulties and simplifying the processes associated with a web host.

“Tucana.NG was built as a result of the observation in the tech industry in Nigeria, which is so disorganized that people host in different places, especially outside the country, as well as users’ complaints usually on constant downtime and poor customer support” says CEO of IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited, Mr Adamu Garba.

“Being a 1-Tier CSP Microsoft Partner, which over a long period of time, has built an industry practice around data centre solutions including hosting for different applications at the enterprise level, there was a need to develop a product that will give this enterprise experience to small businesses.”

In Nigeria, one of the major challenges users encounter is the lack of effective 24/7 technical support. IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited has a proven track record of more than 10 years in delivering enterprise-level support to customers, which will extend to Tucana users. Therefore, users will have 24/7×365 billing and technical support via live chat, email and telephone calls.

Tucana.NG is designed to be the fastest, reliable and most secure web host in Africa, Nigeria particularly. The replication site, Microsoft Azure is the largest server farm in the world with more than 140 data centres globally and a presence in each continent of the world. Hence, websites hosted on Tucana have Azure grade 99.9% uptime.

In a bid to resolve the traffic within the Nigerian web space, its primary extension.NG was chosen. “This is because we want the traffic to be regulated in Nigeria. One of the ways we want to accomplish this is by hosting DNS server ourselves. We also have accreditation with NIRA as one of them. NG premium providers which as a result, makes our domain cheaper” says Mr Garba. “Although, the host of the entire platform is Azure, the traffic and all the information that traverses over the network is resolving within our locally the DNS servers in our virtual online network, the domain host and the content in a given pool. This is to give a unique Nigerian experience to the globe and global experience back to Nigeria with standard industry practice, while all the content is still regulated and monitored through our virtual network host (Azure) and DNS Servers” he further explains.

The growing rate of the digital transformation of businesses shows that business owners are becoming more enlightened of the endless opportunities to tap from by having a brand identity online, than in the past. The interface is made easy and friendly so that users with little technical knowledge can find their way around the platform, while tech professionals can get their job done faster.

Our principal target is to get as many companies and individual as possible to have a unique, optimized and verifiable presence online. We also plan to ensure most small businesses come into the formal economy by having an online communication window to their customers.

The first 1000 accounts to purchase a starter plan get a free .com domain.

Visit www.tucana.ng to claim yours.

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HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019, the latest smartphone from Huawei, builds on the foundation of its predecessor HUAWEI Y6 2018 and represents the perfect harmony between advanced technology and pleasing aesthetics. The exquisitely designed smartphone features a premium Dewdrop Display, Unique Design and 13MP Camera amongst a host of other ultramodern features making it a great option.

6.06“ Dewdrop Display

HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 features the HUAWEI Dewdrop display with the front camera housed into a tiny pearl notch, to ensure the symmetry of the frontal view and to provide a 6.06 inch screen for maximum entertainment and immersive experience for video and gaming purposes. The Dewdrop Display also enables full-screen gestures, designed to leverage the advantage of a larger display area and to make navigation effortless. Since people tend to spend more time on their mobile phones, the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 screen has been designed to protect the eyes. It has passed TÜV Rhineland’s certification, able to filter harmful blue light and intelligently adjust the colour temperature and brightness to ease eye fatigue.

Unique Design

The HUAWEI Y6 2019 come in 3 spectacular colours with outstanding designs. The Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black editions are designed with reflective material that produces dazzling colours upon contact with light. The design gives the phone its quintessential exterior. The third colour- Amber Brown features an interesting appearance with a leather-like look, it delivers elegant and fashionable aesthetics, while featuring a fingerprint-proof design so you don’t have to worry about fingerprint marks. The HUAWEI Y6 2019 adopts an arc design in the transitions between its front and rear covers and its edges giving it the exquisite feel and guaranteeing handling comfort.

13MP Rear Camera with Excellent performance.

The HUAWEI Y6 2019’s 13MP rear camera guarantees crisp pictures with its high resolution, as well as incredible light sensitivity with its f/1.8 aperture. It can let in 50% more light compared with the competition. The device also sports an 8MP front camera with flash and a smart beautification algorithm which intelligently adjusts to produce the best pictures based on your skin tone and colour.

In low light, the front flash is put into use, and the screen also brightens up to supplement lighting, giving your selfies a clear and natural look even in the dark.

In addition, the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 features 2 effective biometric identification methods for improved privacy. It also packs a unique audio system that boosts bass and a built-in FM antenna delivering a more robust music experience. The unique device is priced at NGN43900 and is available at the Huawei Store, on Jumia and Retailers Nationwide.

L-R: Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo; Managing Director, Vodacom Business Nigeria, Wale Odeyemi; Chief Executive Officer, Communication Week Media, Ken Nwogbo; Commercial Director, Vodacom Business Nigeria, Solomon Ogufere; and Chairman, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Olusola Teniola during the 2019 Beacon of ICT Awards held in Lagos last weekend.

Vodacom Business Nigeria, today, bagged three recognition and induction into the hall of fame at the 10th edition of the annual Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards.

Organisers of the awards widely considered as the most reputable annual event in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Nigeria, conferred the Enterprise Broadband Services Provider of the Year, Internet of Things (IoT) Focused Company, Enterprise Solutions Provider of the Year and the Beacon of the ICT Hall of Fame in Enterprise Solutions on Vodacom  Business Nigeria.

The awards come as recognition for the brand’s active involvement in deepening economic growth with the creation and provision of telecommunication solutions and support services for businesses. The recognitions equally reflect Vodacom Business Nigeria’s investments in delivering innovative solutions to multinationals, government, small and medium enterprises whilst offering value and allowing them to thrive.

Speaking on behalf of Vodacom Business Nigeria, Managing Director, Wale Odeyemi says: “We’re honoured and inspired yet again to go further and sustain our commitment to contribute to the rise of Nigeria’s ICT industry. These honours point to the fact that we are doing something differently beyond the conventional which has earned us some of these awards consistently for about a decade.

“The underlying drive in these recognitions is to get better and better at what we do. Vodacom Business Nigeria will keep walking on the path of improvement, sustaining the culture of innovation, while driving the advancement of Nigeria’s economy with products and services that aid growth and development.”

Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo urged Vodacom Business Nigeria to deepen its resolve towards enhancing the country’s fortunes on the global ICT map.

It will be recalled that Vodacom Business has been adjudged winners of the prestigious awards at various times since inception of BoICT. Vodacom has emerged winners in the Enterprise Broadband Services Provider of the Year category in 2018, three times in the Internet of Things Focused Company category and eight times in the Enterprise Solutions category, with the ninth earning the corporate connectivity brand a place in the BoICT Hall of Fame for Enterprise Solutions.

About Vodacom Business Nigeria

Vodacom Business (Africa) Nigeria, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, is a leading pan-African corporate connectivity and telecommunications provider. We provide services to the continent’s largest businesses in sectors including oil and gas, retail, banking, mining, distribution, and tourism; helping them stay connected across Africa, and to the rest of the world. Our core infrastructure connects over 580 million people, across more than 40 African countries and includes over 50 satellite transponders, 24 dedicated teleports and access to multiple sub-sea cable landing ports. Vodacom Business’ mission is to build the future of African communications through continued investment in infrastructure, products and services, creating the best value for its customers and the communities in which it operates.

Leading broadband and internet services provider, Spectranet 4G LTE has earned the best 4G LTE provider of the year at the 2019 Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards.

The recognition presented to the brand by Communication Week Media, organizers of the well-regarded BoICT awards, underscores the consistency demonstrated by Spectranet 4G LTE in offering reliable and affordable internet services and products to subscribers.

L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Communication Week Media, Ken Nwogbo congratulates Spectranet’s Samson Akejelu and Muyiwa Faseluka after the brand was adjudged best 4G LTE provider of the year at the 10^th BoICT awards.

Speaking on the award, Chief Executive Officer, Ajay Awasthi notes: “Spectranet 4G LTE is a customer-centric, innovative and value-driven brand that has stayed true to giving the very best of products and services to its customers. We have maintained this culture over the years through purpose and commitment. We are indeed very grateful to Communications Week Media and everyone that voted in support of Spectranet 4G LTE for finding us worthy of this award. ”

On Spectranet’s plans for subscribers and the country’s ICT industry, Mr Awasthi adds: “We will draw strength from this honour to rededicate ourselves to the cause of increasing high-quality broadband penetration in Nigeria. The honour, indeed, motivates us to further strengthen our position as a leading provider of affordable, reliable internet connectivity and solutions. Spectranet 4G LTE remains committed to contributing significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s ICT industry. ”

L-R: Marketing Manager, Spectranet 4G LTE, Samson Akejelu; and Head, Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy, Muyiwa Faseluka receiving the best 4G LTE provider award from Director-General, Delta State Innovation Hub, Chris Uwaje at the event.

Chief Executive Officer, Communication Week Media, Ken Nwogbo lauded the brand’s efforts in deepening growth and development in the country through internet connectivity and solutions.

“Spectranet 4G LTE has performed well with the provision of internet connectivity and solutions that aid business growth and operations.  We hope this honour will inspire the brand to deliver more innovations.’’

Spectranet Limited was the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) to launch 4G LTE internet service in Nigeria. The brand is known for providing affordable, faster and more reliable internet broadband to Nigerian homes and offices. Its internet service is currently available across Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt. Its state of the art network ensures high-speed internet connectivity for the customers.

Spectranet 4G LTE is a recipient of multiple awards for Best Internet Service and 4G LTE Provider in Nigeria in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

 XclusivePlus, a premium lifestyle proposition by Access bank, designed to provide special privileges and exceptional services to customers has been awarded “Best Affluent Banking Initiative in West Africa 2019” at the prestigious Asian Banker Awards held at Eko hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Emmanuel Daniel, Chairman, Asian Banker, said, “As you all know, the Excellence in Retail Financial Services Programme is probably the most rigorous prestigious and transparent Award Programme for consumer financial services in the world. We evaluate more than 300 banks and non-bank retail financial service players in more than 42 countries in a thorough evaluation process every year.”

“The programme also assesses all new players such as payments companies’ marketplace platforms and alternative financial services platform made possible by financial technology company’s (FINTECH) who are gratefully contributing to the transformation of the retail financial services industry. Through this, we aim to capture the evolving competitive landscape and recognize outstanding players and initiatives, from which the industry can learn from to, improve consumer products, services and experience. The XclusivePlus proposition is one of such great initiatives in the financial service sector, and that is why we are recognizing the product today as “Best Affluent Banking Initiative in West Africa 2019” he concluded.

Receiving the award on behalf of Access Bank, Dolapo Orelaja, Head, Consumer Propositions in her speech acknowledged the Asian Banker for the recognition. “I am honoured and humbled to stand here today to receive this award on behalf of Access Bank and the XclusivePlus team. Thank you Asian Banker and the International Panel of Advisors for nominating and awarding the XclusivePlus Initiative as the “Best Affluent Banking Initiative” in West Africa. This award would not have been possible without the great team effort of colleagues and the support of our Executive Management” Dolapo said.

The XclusivePlus Proposition is a premium lifestyle offering specifically designed to provide our customers with the exceptional service and exclusive privileges that they deserve. It was launched in October 2018 and today has thousands of subscribers who understand the value of the proposition. It takes less than 2minutes to subscribe to Xclusiveplus with only N5, 999.  One can also choose to make an upfront payment for one year and get a 20% discount to enjoy a bouquet of benefits such as:

• Free upgrade to a Visa Signature debit card – a debit card with access to local and international spend
• Travel in style with free access to over 800 premium airport lounges globally
• Free medical emergency cover for you and your loved ones anytime you travel
• Free movie and premium event tickets; shows, concerts, exhibitions and more
• Network with Industry leaders at our various seminars and conferences
• Experience VIP treatment and best rates at over 900 luxury hotels worldwide
• 24- hour global concierge service

Please click here to register and see more benefits of this exceptional exclusive package tailored to suit your lifestyle.

International Resource Directors, David Gyori and Urs Bolt of The Asian Banker and (Middle) Head, Consumer Propositions, Dolapo Orelaja of Access Bank Plc, receiving an award for XclusivePlus proposition as the Best Affluent Banking Initiative in West Africa 2019” at the Prestigious Asian Banker “Excellence in Retail Financial Services” Awards held in Lagos recently.

L- R: Emmanuel Daniel, Chairman, Asian Banker; Dolapo Orelaja, Head, Consumer Propositions, Access Bank Plc; and Ashan Abeyratne, Senior Manager, Business Development – Africa, Asian Banker at the Prestigious Asian Banker “Excellence in Retail Financial Services” Awards held in Lagos recently.

Get onboard Access Bank alternative channels: Mobile Banking, Online Banking, 901#, and Cards to experience a whole new world of convenience.

ChamsSwitch Limited (a subsidiary of Chams) has recently been certified with the PCI DSS certificate after a successful assessment and evaluation process. The official presentation of the certificate took place at the Chams PLC Head Office in Lagos.

Mr Ayo Ojo, Managing Director of ChamsSwitch expressed delight over this expressing that this achievement has positioned the company and enabled it to go into more fintech products and solutions and ultimately contribute to the growth of the company and the economy at large.

Presenting the certificate was Dr Obadare Peter Adewale of Digital Encode, and receiving the certificate with the MD of ChamsSwitch was the Group, Managing   Director and   Chief Executive   Officer of Chams   PLC, Mr Femi Williams, who expressed his delight over this feat for the company.

He surmised that with this achievement, ChamsSwitch is enabled to support more effectively and efficiently the financial industry. ChamsSwitch (a subsidiary of Chams Plc), is a leading provider in electronic payment with a   world-class Transaction Switching platform serving individuals, businesses, corporate and government organisations.

We pride ourselves in a robust platform that processes and settles payment transactions efficiently using globally acclaimed solutions.

Leading smartphone brand, Huawei Technologies has unveiled another member to the rank of the company’s Y series of smartphones. Launched today, the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 features the all-new 6.09” Dewdrop display, a unique leather design, 13MP Camera and many more features. The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 is a fusion of the latest technology trends and sophisticated aesthetics.

The minimal bezels of the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 as a reason of the Dewdrop notch not only ensures a fuller and more immersive experience in gaming and watching but makes navigation more seamless, leveraging on the advantage of a larger display area. This feature positions the device to be appealing to consumers of all ages.

The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 comes in three exceptional colors – Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue designed with reflective materials that cause light to bounce off and produce rainbow-like colors. This feature gives the device its eye-catching appearance. The third color of the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 is the Amber Brown edition which poses an interesting appearance with a leather-like look. The fingerprint-proof faux-leather design delivers elegant and fashionable aesthetics that appeals to both the fashion-savvy and practicality oriented users. The phone is carved with arc design for a better grip and its light weight gives it a more comfortable feel in the hand. 

Sporting a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera, HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 renders well defined crisp pictures. The 13MP rear camera ensures crystal-clear imaging quality with its high resolution, as well as incredible light sensitivity with its f/1.8 aperture. The 8MP front camera features a front flash and smarter beautification algorithms, which can apply different levels and various kinds of beauty effects based on user’s skin tone and color, ensuring clearer and more natural selfies even in the dark.

The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 runs on an Android 9.0 Pie alongside 2GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM storage that can be expanded by a microSD slot up to 512GB. Face recognition and fingerprint sensor are also available on the HUAWEI Y6 2019, allowing users to unlock and continue their exploration securely.

Furthermore, the HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 houses an efficient battery and thanks to Huawei’s proprietary AI power-saving technology, the device boasts even longer battery life. It also packs the HUAWEI Supersound to give a relatively higher speaker volume and users are guaranteed an enjoyable music listening experience. Party mode and surround sound system is also included to enhance the user’s entertainment.

The HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 is priced at NGN43900 and is available at the Huawei Store, Jumia and Leading Retailers Nationwide.

The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) by Asset & Resource Management Holding Company Limited (ARM) on Friday, April 12, 2019, in an event held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotels Victoria Island, Lagos announced Murtala Sani of WeSabi as the first place winner of the DAAYTA 2019 award.

A team of four distinguished judges played the pivotal role of choosing the DAAYTA 2019 award winner amongst whom are: Victor Asemota, the Africa Partner for Alta Global Ventures, a US-based venture capital company; Mitchell Elegbe, founder of Interswitch, Sadiq Mohammed, the Deputy Group CEO of ARM Group and Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, an Angel investor and Group Chief Sustainability and Governance Officer of Dangote Group.

Murtala Sani emerged the winner from among the 6 finalists with his business proposition WeSabi and received the award worth of ₦12,000,000 to fund and grow his business. Sani’s ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) funding will be disbursed over a period of one (1) year to develop his business plan, complete a 5-month entrepreneurial education at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria; and also to receive support for development of his venture WeSabi through an accelerator programme by a reputable entrepreneurial hub in Lagos, Nigeria.

According to Sani, the urge to make a system better drove him to start WeSabi, an initiative created to help households find reliable and pre-screened artisans in their neighbourhood through a website, mobile app and a USSD platform. It’s goal being to build Africa’s marketplace for the blue-collar sector.

In the fifth position was Oluwayomi Oyatoye of MechoMedics whose initiative aims to address the problem of poor adoption of the new Secondary School curriculum in Nigerian schools specifically in the area of implementing trade courses and entrepreneurship development.  Daniel Odediran of PrestPro came in fourth with his idea which aims to produce an energy-saving cooling system using clay for the preservation of freshly plucked tomatoes in order to extend their shelf life. Yusuf Shittu of “Jojolo” Neo Childcare bagged the third position after explaining that Neo Childcare as a mobile child health service provider seeks to provide top quality and affordable healthcare for children especially in low-income communities in Nigeria. Dare Odumade of Chekkit made the second position with his innovation which is an anti-counterfeiting, asset-tracking and consumer feedback analytics platform and tool aimed at addressing the problem of counterfeiting, pilferage and inefficient supply of products.

The DAAYTA programme which was inaugurated by ARM in honour of its founding CEO Mr Deji Alli in 2015 is part of the company’s CSR efforts to educate and empower the younger generation to make a meaningful socio-economic impact in their immediate environment and the nation at large.

DAAYTA 2019 opened for applications in November 2018 receiving over 500 applications from talented and optimistic young entrepreneurs with 20 standing out after the initial selection before the final selection of 6 candidates was made.

Speaking about the outcome of the event, Ms Uche Azubuike, the Managing Director of ARM Academy said “We are happy that this huge part of our firm’s corporate social responsibility has yet again yielded fruits by empowering a good start-up business which will have a positive impact in the environment. There is a lot going on in the ecosystem right now, a lot of support from experienced people and from technology as well. So I would advise the winners to take advantage of that and make an impact.

On behalf of ARM, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Murtala Sani, all finalists and applicants; and my appreciation to our esteemed judges and everyone in attendance for their time at DAAYTA 2019.”

Lauding the DAAYTA 2019 Awards ceremony, the Tech Strategy Advisor and Founder of TechnoVision Mr. Tomi Davies stated; “I am glad the DAAYTA Awards event was different from the traditional pitch events as we went through a thorough process to get to this final stage.  The judges were amazing as their decisions were prompt and they were aligned and as one of them said, “Even our unconscious bias was also revealed in a subtle way”. He went further to state that, “I especially like the fact that the finalists had worked with each other before the event and bonded enough to help each other. At the end of the day, each of the 5 finalists that participated was a winner and went home with a prize and we all agreed that Murtala Sani of Wesabi deserved the first prize.” He added.

DAAYTA 2019 Awards was proudly supported by TechnoVision Communications Limited, a technology services company with speciality in advising clients on technology-led transformation and early-stage entrepreneurship in Africa.

About ARM

Established in 1994 as an asset management firm, Asset & Resource Management Holding Company Limited (ARM) has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most innovative and respected non-bank financial institutions with a focus on Traditional Asset Management and Specialized Funds. ARM is a leading investment management firm that provides a diverse range of asset management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, foundations and charities, high net-worth individuals, and small savers. See https://www.arm.com.ng/ for more details.

About TechnoVision

TechnoVision is the brand name for TechnoVision Communications Limited a technology services company which advises clients on technology-led transformation and early-stage entrepreneurship in Africa. See http://tvcng.com/ for more details.

L-R – Vinod Kumar Puthanpura (Territory Account Manager) Avaya; Elie Turquieh (Territory Channel Account Manager), Avaya; Nneka Ewuyemi (Head of Sales), Simba Infrastructure Ltd.; Omar Fahnbulleh (Manager-Sales Engineering), Avaya; Sanjay Vaswani (ED, Simba Infrastructure Ltd.) at the Simba/Avaya Innovation Day event held at Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

SIMBA Infrastructure Ltd., in partnership with Avaya, recently organized an Avaya Innovation Day forum designed to exclusively enhance customer experience and fulfilment. The event provided insight into the needs of businesses in Nigeria in building connected experiences required for effective Digital Transformation. The event which took place at the prestigious Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos was well attended by industry experts and IT professionals.

Avaya and Simba showcased a variety of new products including its flagship cloud-based Social Media product called Avaya Ava. It is a cloud-based messaging- agnostic solution that offers AI capabilities for social messaging integration. Other products include the enhanced Avaya Equinox Softphone, Avaya Vantage Video Phones, Chatbot and several other solutions for work collaboration and secure video conferencing.

Speaking at the event, Sanjay Vaswani, the Executive Director of Simba Infrastructure, assured Simba Customers and other participants of the organization’s full commitment to providing unique IT Services across the lifecycle of business operations. He stated, “As an Avaya exclusive partner in West Africa, Simba Infrastructure has achieved the competency to provide matchless IT services around the Avaya solution portfolio. We deliver customized communication infrastructure solution to our valued customers and provide strategic partnership to Avaya in the Digital Transformation journey”.

Also speaking at the event were top executives from Avaya including Omar Fahnbulleh, Elie Turquieh and Puthanpura, Vinod Kumar who spoke extensively on the several impacts of Digital Transformation on business re-engineering. They emphasized that Digital Transformation was a key factor in accelerating experiences and business growth through the adoption of mobile digital services, enabling next-generation interactions and driving change in customer experience.

In attendance at the event were key executives from several top tier financial institutions including Stanbic IBTC Bank, UBA, GT Bank, Keystone Bank and other sectors like Telecoms, Oil Gas, Health and Pension organisations.

Simba Infrastructure, a member of the Simba Group is a Diamond partner of Avaya in Nigeria. Headquartered in Lagos with offices in Abuja, Simba has received several awards and recognition as a leading conglomerate in several key sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

For more information, log on to Simba website: http://www.simbainfrastructure.com.ng/

Infinix S4 Key Specifications

• 6.2-inch HD+ waterdrop display with 500nit screen brightness
• Android 9 Pie O.S with upgraded XOS 5.0 software 
• 2.0GHz Octa-Core Mediatek P22 processor with 3GB of RAM
• 32GB built-in storage expandable up to 128GB with a microSD card
• 32MP A.I selfie camera and triple rear cameras (13MP+8MP+2MP)
• Face Unlock and fingerprint sensor
• 4000mAh non-removable Li–Ion battery

The latest smartphone from Infinix Mobility is hands down the most empowering smartphone in the market. With a 32MP A.I selfie camera that is built to capture great images, powered by a 4000mAH battery capacity and runs on the Android 9 Pie OS that harnesses the power of AI for a truly intuitive experience, there is no denying that this smartphone will fast become a disruptive force in the mobile market.

Infinix recently launched the S4 in Lagos and upon first impression of the device, it doesn’t take long to become wowed by its sleek physical framework measuring at 156 x 75 x 7.9mm (height x width x thickness), with the HD+ waterdrop display, 500nits screen brightness and with a weight of about 154 grams, the S4 is lightweight, portable and fits into the hand perfectly plus the viewing experience is one to be yearn for and savour for a long time.

Under the hood, the Infinix S4 runs on Octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek P22 processor, paired with 32GB ROM+3GB RAM/64GB ROM + 4GB RAM for optimum performance at all times.

It also has Face ID and fingerprint scanner put in place so unauthorised individuals don’t have access to your device without your consent. The Android 9 Pie OS is also coupled with the latest XOS 5.0 interface to enhance security for content safety, provide for more variance in aesthetics, encourage the creation of custom “themes” for the base guidelines, provide bold style for unique personalization and greater efficiency for battery life management.

The S4 comes in different colours such as Nebular Blue, Space Grey and Twilight Purple and is available for sale at any authorised Infinix retail shop or online store at N49,900 while the 6GB RAM/64GB ROM variant retails for N64,500.

All in all, the Infinix S4 makes a bold, uncontested statement. If you are in the market for a quality budget-friendly smartphone to empower you to live the smart lifestyle, then check the Infinix S4 out. It offers top-of-the-line features with an affordable price tag.

For more information on this and more, Visit Infinix Mobility Limited Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & XClub platforms

For many years, we were led to believe that there was just one legal route to becoming wealthy; going to school, getting good grades and then getting a good job. Eventually, people realized that more than one road leads to the market. The roads, however, multiplied when the concept of the internet took off. E-commerce is becoming an integral part of retail, most businesses now have a digital footprint, and data is slowly becoming the next best digital currency.

Online Business – The Road Less Travelled

Although the internet and other associated innovations have greatly multiplied the road to greatness, we still have very few people who are willing to take that path. As usual, we still have many hesitant folks who are openly against the imminent revolution.

It is not surprising to see youths who refuse to shop online because they fear that the online store will not deliver the correct item. Also, some people are still wary of online investment in digital currencies because they were once burned by fraudsters perpetrating Ponzi schemes.

The aim of this article is not to discard your fear or to downplay your suspicions. In fact, we are probably going to highlight other fears that you didn’t know before now. We are also going to give you reasons why, despite your fears, you should still forge ahead because there is more to gain than to lose.

The Freelance Economy in Nigeria

In 2008, arguably the worst economic downturn that ever happened hit the global financial sphere and this occurrence caused a lot of people to re-evaluate their career choices. In several countries, this was when erstwhile accomplished managers and financial traders turned to the internet to start e-commerce businesses, and creative directors started selling their services online.

In Nigeria, the concept of freelancing didn’t become ubiquitous due to several reasons. The major reason was due to the barrier to entry. The only freelance platforms available prevented the average Nigerian from signing up or getting paid, besides, the infrastructure in place discouraged youths from getting into the business.

Investors failed to grow the Nigerian freelance market because they also perceived that the masses weren’t ready for such an initiative. This was a time when over 50 million youths in the country were branded as “Lazy Nigerian Youths”, and the hard-working ones were being paraded online for fraud. This was also the time when a lot of university graduates were investing in skills like photography, graphics design, content creation, and programming. The implication was that we had an economy filled with freelancers who weren’t recognized for their talent.

But the story has changed and we have come a long way. Social media has solidified our trust online and we have people advertising their wares, skills, and talent online. It is not uncommon to see tweets about “Please retweet, my buyer is on your TL” and the likes.

But we decided to take it up a notch, why not amplify our strengths by connecting clients to the already-behemoth pool of talents we have?

Overcoming Your Fear of Fraud with TERAWORK

TERAWORK is a leading platform where customers can access a rich, readily available pool of freelancers for prompt responses to orders and fast turnaround of deliverables. The platform has measures in place to ensure that your tasks are handled only by the most suitable hands. From graphics design to web design and data science, the platform has got your business needs covered on multiple fronts.

How Does TERAWORK Eliminate Your Doubts?

Helping you Monetize Your Skill

We all have that friend who is extremely good at a particular task. Whenever there’s a slight issue, that friend is always up and running, and he has that solution that never fails. You might even be the friend in question and you’ve not realized how valuable you are. TERAWORK appreciates your value and will help you advertise your skill to the right audience.

Ensuring that Freelancers Get Paid

Remember all those days of ‘paid with exposure and attention’? Well, those days are over! TERAWORK aims to ensure that freelancers no longer have to beg clients to get their hard-earned money. As a creative designer, you are valuable to the freelance ecosystem and the company understands that constantly worrying about how to get your money will affect your performance.

Ensuring that Clients Get Value for Money

Do you know how bad it is when you hire an artisan or a professional, hoping that you get stellar services, and then the end result is a disappointment? Well, almost everyone does. But with the way TERAWORK manages service delivery, this will soon be history. Not only will you be assured of getting the delivery, you know the quality you’ll get is top-notch.

Assuring You of On-Time and Quality Delivery

In a conventional setting, once the artisan provides you with terrible service, the worst you can do is go online and slander the business. Considering the fact that not many businesses operate online, they will easily get away with such misdemeanor. However, on TERAWORK, the structure of the platform is such that you cannot afford to be nonchalant with the delivery. Hence, you are sure of getting the best service available.

Conclusion

The truth is, TERAWORK is here to knock several drawbacks of outsourcing out of the equation for both customers and freelancers. Like we said before, your fears are valid, however, so are your dreams. Why not soar with TERAWORK today?

Easter is here again and to make it memorable, Samsung Nigeria is offering cool discounts so you can get the best out of the season. This is coming on the heels of the release of its flagship phones – the Galaxy S10 series. For fans of Samsung devices and many tech enthusiasts, a more intelligent smartphone lineup has never been made.

When you purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e during the promo period, you get a FREE Voucher for 50% discount on one screen repair. This voucher is valid for one year after purchase. All you have to do to get started is to walk into any Samsung partner store. To see which one is closest to you and learn more about the promo, visit https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/offer/nigeria/easter-specials2019-promo/.

This offer runs till May 12, 2019. Terms and conditions apply.

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Naijatastic is the platform to be on if you are a Nigerian music lover. Naijatastic is perfect for upcoming talented Nigerian/African music artists to upload their audio content from Music to Podcast or DJ mixes. The focus is Nigerian / African contents, either in Nigeria or the diaspora. This is a specific niche focus that the Naijatastic Team are only targeting. Also, music from A-list Nigerian artists are sometimes showcased on the platform, but the platform mainly focuses on new artists, younger artists and emerging artists.

Registration on the platform is FREE and Naijatastic is free to upload tracks, share music and promote yourself and your art. It is the platform for artists, labels, podcasters, promoters, producers to share their audio contents. Naijatastic DO NOT allow the upload of commercial music for stream unless you are the copyright holder or have gotten approval from the copyright holder to do so. Unauthorized music is deleted and violating accounts are banned.

If you are looking for a more niche-focused Soundcloud alternative for your tracks or you are simply a lover of African music and content (Afrobeat, Afropop, Gospel tunes, Rap music, Podcasts), then Naijatastic is the community platform to join.

Is Naijatastic worth it?
Any platform that aids in popularity and distribution is absolutely worth it, especially when it is free to use.
To register an account, and start sharing your tracks and building a community for yourself as an artist or making a playlist, and stay connected with your favourite talented artists as a listener, please visit https://naijatastic.com

About Naijatastic
Naijatastic is an entertainment hub! We are a digital audio streaming platform created to showcase and explore Nigerian Music, DJ Mixes, Podcasts, Soundtracks, Radio Shows for listeners, artists, curators, and brands. We aim to promote awareness and maintain exposure for Nigerian audio contents by Nigerian artistes in Nigeria or the diaspora. We are available on the web, as well as via iOS and Android apps.

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Africa’s preferred smartphone maker, TECNO Nigeria announces the release of a new smartphone series, the SPARK 3. As the third in the SPARK series, the device will make possible, better pictures with bright and clear selfies as it comes upgraded with AI Technology to light up your smartphone experience.

The launch event held on the 2nd of April 2019 at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja Lagos, witnessed a large turnout of guests made up of Government representatives, Dealers, Celebrities, media amongst others.

In his welcome remarks, Luke Pan, Brand Manager TECNO Nigeria hinted guests on what to expect from both the event and device. In his words, ‘ We are proud to announce the release of TECNO SPARK 3 series. Equipped with the latest AI Technology, the success of SPARK 3 is predicted to surpass that of its predecessors. SPARK 3 takes photography to a whole new level as it is a by-product of rigorous research of many human faces. Come and try SPARK 3 series, the AI Beauty Mode will blow your mind.’

According to Jesse Oguntimehin, PR and Strategic Partnership Manger, TECNO Nigeria, ‘TECNO, as Africa’s most preferred smartphone brand, is known for devices that provide premium experiences at a price and value that dwarf those of its closest competitors, so without a doubt, SPARK fans will be delighted to have and share experiences with the new SPARK 3 series’

Packed with amazing features that include AI Bright Camera, Smart voice assistant and high level security/privacy features, the SPARK 3 series run on Android 9.0 Pie and come with the MTK 6761 processor and a 2.0GHz powerful CPU that makes for a seamless experience when interacting with the device. With a memory capacity that reaches 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM there is adequate storage space for users to get the most out of the device while enjoying its classy and trendy design. The devices will feature four stylish colors – Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Bordeaux Red and Aqua Blue.

In its customary way of giving back, TECNO mobile also kicked off the 3rd edition of its Light Up Your Dream campaign through a feature short film that detailed the journey and achievements of previous winners. Announcing this, Chinma Bank-Sharon Digital Manager, TECNO Nigeria mentioned that unlike previous editions, this year’s edition would produce Seven millionaires who would be selected via online and offline platforms

About TECNO

TECNO is the premium mobile phone brand of TRANSSION Holdings with a comprehensive mobile device portfolio that cuts across feature phones, smartphones and tablets. As a brand, TECNO is dedicated to transforming state-of-the-art technologies into localized products under the guideline of “Think Globally, Act Locally”. Established in 2006, TECNO has a presence in more than 50 countries across the globe. It is now one of the top three mobile phone brands in Africa and a major player worldwide. TECNO is also the Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com

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• TECNO News Hub
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• TECNO Community

The Spark 3 and 3 Pro are the latest additions to the Spark series. This year’s Spark Series is amazing in the sense that they came with a lot of upgrades compared to previous versions. If you are looking for a great phone that ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank, then look no further than the Spark 3.

It has great battery life, 4G LTE Support, good camera, awesome design and a decent performance-Helio A22 with the latest Android 9.0 pie.

What you get inside the box

• A Micro-USB Cable
• A 5V 1.2A Charger
• Earphones
• Transparent Back cover
• Warranty card and some
• User manual

Key Specifications

• 6.2-inch HD display
• Quad-core MediaTek MT6761 processor
• 2GB RAM and 16 GB onboard storage
• Main camera: 13+2MP
• Selfie camera: 8MP
• Android 9 Pie OS
• 3G, 4G Support for the Pro Version
• 3,500mAh battery
• Fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock

Spark 3 Unboxing Pictures

All accessories inside the box

Key upgrades of the new Spark 3 Series

• New design – Needless to say that the design is one of the striking features of the new Spark Series. The design of the Spark 3 Series is inspired by the luminous waves of light that glows in the dark. It is available in different colours of Black, Red, Gold and Purple

• Dual Cameras with AI – The Spark 3 and 3 Pro are blessed with a dual rear camera comprising of a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP secondary sensor for portraits. Another great addition to the camera is the AI features which have the ability to recognize different kinds of scenes.
• 4G LTE- You are no longer restricted to the slow 3G internet. 4G LTE allows you to browse the internet with a faster and more stable network connection.
• Notch Display– The Notch display is the new trend in a smartphone display. Just like Camon 11, the Spark 3 comes with a notch at the top that houses the Flash LED, mouthpiece and the 8MP front camera. If you don’t like the notch you can choose to hide it by going to the setting.
• Better Helio A22 Processor – Compared to last year’s Spark 2 MT6580 processor, the new Spark 3 boasts an improved processor which is known to be power efficient and it is way better than what you get on any low-end devices currently.
• Battery life – One of the things we all look out for when buying a smartphone is the battery life. The Spark 3 has a 3500mAh battery which coupled with the Helio A22 processor promises to deliver long hours of usage

The TECNO Spark 3 is now available across all retail stores in Nigeria and will cost between N33,800 – N36,500.

Streetyze Technologies’ just launched web application LandSNG that will make Nigerian real-estate transactions safer than ever before by allowing users to carry out due diligence from the comforts of their home.

Streetyze Technologies is pleased to announce the official launch of LandSNG, an advanced web application that has been created to address a major problem faced by the Nigerian real estate industry for many years. This patented web-application will allow users to make their real estate transactions with minimal risk by conducting due-diligence right from their homes or from any location with access to the internet. Interestingly, LandSNG is the first ever technology tool in the country’s real estate industry for carrying out due-diligence that would be readily accessible to the public.

To start using LandSNG today, visit our website: https://www.landsng.com/ and follow the steps in the video below:

Real estate in Nigeria is a niche multi-billion dollar industry. However, the growth of this promising industry has been plagued over the years by frequent real estate frauds.  The industry has also suffered from a lack of technology tools for conducting due diligence. The launch of LandSNG is expected to bring about a paradigm shift in the culture of the industry and the way Nigerians rent or buy properties. In the long-run, this will help prevent loss of property, land, and funds to third parties and fraudsters.

Some of the key benefits of LandSNG web application include

• Conduct due diligence from home
• Receive  up-to-date  historical information on properties and lands
• Find out the location of government-owned lands and lands that are free from government ownership
• Receive information on the history and reputation of the landlords and tenants
• Find out if a particular property or land has litigation,  foreclosure or defaulting mortgage
• Find out if any particular land and/or the property has the previous history of trespass, demolition, unlawful/forceful entry
• Create a template of the land survey plan on the map to confirm if information on the survey plan is accurate
• Find out the location of historical family lands
• Find out the location of lands/properties with a revoked certificate of occupancy

“Streetyze Technologies Ltd is glad to offer LandSNG.com to Nigeria’s real estate investors, renters and buyers in the 2nd quarter of 2019, and would soon follow up with a second product, Landpro, a mobile application meant for off-site and field-use at the point of renting or purchase of property,” said Dr. Adewale Lambo, the founder of Streetyze Technologies. “The company has put in a lot of effort to ensure that these two products make property renting and buying as risk-free as possible. We have already been granted a patent that covers these two innovative products by Nigeria’s Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry.”

About Streetyze Technologies: Streetyze Technologies Ltd. Is a tech development start-up based in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was founded in 2017 and has focused on developing innovative technologies that provide solutions to problems and challenges in the real estate industry in Nigeria. The company was granted a patent for its products in early 2019 by the Nigeria Trademarks, Patents and Design Registry.

Website: https://www.landsng.com/

Ideally, saving is essential to fulfilling long-term goals, but if you still struggle with saving for the rainy days, UBA Wise Savers promo may just be the right link to click, one designed to enable you to develop a good financial habit while getting rewarded for it.

United Bank of Africa is rewarding 20 customers every quarter with N1,500,000 each, and you only need to save N10,000 for 3 months to qualify for the draw. To join the UBA Wise Savers Promo and stand a chance to win N1.5m; deposit N10,000 consecutively for 3 months or a onetime deposit of N30,000 to be among our next winners.

Due to this, many Nigerians are rushing to open their savings accounts with UBA and join in the race to win N1.5 million. Well, unlike other banks, there are various digital platforms for the ever tech-savvy customers to join in. 

Here are 4 quick ways to connect and create your UBA account, and qualify for the draw, once you save accordingly.

1. Website – Visit the website https://aop.ubagroup.com– upload your picture and Signature (to upload your signature, sign on any paper, snap and upload the image).
2. Instant Message – Chat with Leo on WhatsApp +234 903 000 2455 and he’ll set up your account in seconds.
3. Facebook – Chat with Leo on Facebook messenger and simply ask for assistance with https://m.me/ubachatbanking
4. Phone USSD code – just dial *919*20# (on any network without data).

That’s not the end; once you’ve opened your account, start saving 10k for 3 months consecutively. Alternatively, you can make a one-time deposit of 30k or more to qualify for the quarterly draw.

Promo ends by September 2019. Start saving now to win Big!

Africa loses billions due to the high cost of remittances – billions of dollars in remittances flowed to Africa in 2017. The money could go further if it was not more expensive to send money to Africa than anywhere else in the world, a new World Bank study finds.

From an economic point of view, the rapid growth in the numbers from Africa is of great interest. This is especially true for the money transfer industry. Remittances to sub-Saharan Africa grew to $37.8 billion in 2017, according to the World Bank and are forecast to hit around $39.2 billion this year and $39.6 billion in 2019. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as the largest population and economy, Nigeria topped African recipients with $22.3 billion in 2017. Liberia was the African country for whom remittances accounted for the highest share of GDP at about 25.9%.

These excess fees cost the African continent $1.8 billion a year; enough money to pay for the primary school education of 14 million children in the region.

A World Bank report shows that the cost of sending remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be far higher than any other region in the world. On average, to send $200 to and from a country in the region costs almost $19 in the first quarter of 2018. This is more than 20% higher than the charge for remittance to any other region. (Globally, about $600 billion in remittances were sent in 2017).

“The African diaspora is making a lot of money and they want to be able to send money and make payments to countries of their origin. Research has found that these payments are majorly used for basic expenses such as food, clothing, transportation and education, making them vital to the livelihood of those in developing nations,” said Bitpeza Co-founder Nengolong Samuel.

One reason to be optimistic about remittance costs decreasing is the move away from cash towards digital payments. Digital transactions get rid of the need for physical agents and the costs associated with moving around large amounts of cash.

Blockchain technology is the foundation for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. With blockchain, a tally of transactions is encrypted and stored in every participating account’s ledger, in the form of blocks. This means that a transaction cannot be altered without changing every single block, making Bitcoin impervious to fraud. The peer-to-peer network and public ledger eliminate the need for a bank to keep track of the accounts. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin is the basis for much of its growing popularity.

We believe cryptocurrencies could bring down the costs, it is conceivable that blockchain, the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies, makes transactions reliable, fast and cost-effective could make the infrastructure for sending remittances safer and more efficient, that is why we built Bitpeza.

Bitpeza is a simply a platform that enables users to buy bitcoin with naira using any naira debit card (MasterCard, Visa or Verve) and also enables users to exchange their bitcoin to naira, which is credited to their local naira bank accounts instantly. Bitpeza operates under Bitpeza Technology Limited, a registered company with the corporate affairs commission in Nigeria.

Japhet Johnson, CTO & Co-founder of Bitpeza said, “We are subsequently going to include other altcoins that have verified, reliable and sustainable projects/purposes such as Ethereum because we placed utmost priority on building a healthy and risk-free platform for users”.

It started in November 2016 as NairaBitcoins – a cryptocurrency side project and gradually evolved into Bitpeza, which was launched during an event tagged “Creative Capitalism” held on the 24th of March 2019 at Statement hotel, opposite Adamawa house, near federal high court, central business district, Abuja, Nigeria. The event hosted several entrepreneurs, investors and financial advisors including Jerry Mallo, CEO of Bennie Agro Processing Company Ltd, winner of the 2018 National MSME Merit Awards, under the office of the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, GCON and  Hyeladi Haruna (CPA), a business mogul, serial investor and financial adviser.

Bitpeza is focused on educating users on how Blockchain and cryptocurrencies work first, so that users become more enlightened on safety tips and how to engage in sending money to friends, family and business partners via the platform. To achieve this, Bitpeza has currently enabled only bitcoin cryptocurrency and only naira to gradually educate early bird users through avenues such as seminars and Blockchain meetings in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. The move to enable only bitcoin and naira is also to ensure user support requests are resolved in time.

Current Features:

1. Real-time, instant naira payments and purchase of bitcoin including transfers and receipt of bitcoins from any other bitcoin wallet around the world from your mobile phone.
2. Low charges (less than 5%) on all transactions.
3. KYC process required for higher limits
4. USSD, Internet banking and Visa QR payment options available
5. Users can attach 3 naira settlement bank accounts and attach up to 3 naira debit cards
6. Real-time customer care service.
7. Cool, simple, and easy to use

Upcoming Features:

1. International payments; ability to pay with international cards with low fees
2. Settlement to USD, Kenyan and Ghanian local bank accounts
3. Touch ID login and secret pin login for faster but safe access to your Bitpeza account
4. FamilyCare; easily send money to your family using a phone number or email address with low unbeatable fees
5. LearnHub; the Bitpeza education community that will host Blockchain and cryptocurrency courses on proper usage, how Blockchain works, trading cryptocurrencies and other related fields

Bitpeza is currently available of Google Play Store for Android users and will soon be live on App Store for iOS users. It is free to download and start using; it takes less than 2 minutes to get an account set for transactions.

Cryptocurrencies are still in the beginning stages of innovation, and companies have only just begun exploring their potential role in remittance payments. Nengolong Samuel is optimistic this is only the beginning.

“In the near future, we will have virtual money with different qualities and different purposes that are guided by their regions laws. This will make economies more resilient against shocks and will support more equitable and sustainable development, by putting users in the driver seat and reinforcing local economic development.”

You can check a quick Breakdown on how Bitpeza work on Youtube

With the growing level of acceptance and also teething challenges of mobile payment and digital remittance Nigerians face on daily basis, BeepTool, an indigenous tech start-up based in Lagos Nigeria has unveiled m-naira App, designed to bridge the gap in financial inclusion, mobile payment and remittance space. m-naira mobile app has been described by industry watchers and stakeholders as a timely intervention in the mobile payment ecosystem, contributing to the country’s stride towards a full cashless economy.

As of today, Nigerians in the Diaspora send up to $24 billion annually to Nigeria. At an average cost per transaction of 11.89%, Nigerians are spending more than $7 billion in fees. We think we can do better. The m-naira App is designed to be the fastest and most secured way to send and remit money home directly to a bank account or mobile wallet. The m-naira app is also designed for paying bills for family and friends from any part of the world.

Speaking to the media, Mayowa Ihinmikaiye, Co-founder & Business Development manager, BeepTool CIS Limited said “m-naira App is a value sharing and money transfer services platform that interconnects all Nigerian bank accounts, Mobile wallets, and billing systems to deliver instant remittance services to Nigeria from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re supporting your family or doing business in Nigeria, m-naira App makes it convenient and safer to Send, Receive, Pay and save cash instantly from your phone, at a quarter of the cost of your bank or high street money transfer provider.”

“m-naira App works directly with service providers to enable remote payment for services such as utilities, healthcare, school tuition, etc. Nigerians living in rural areas are not left out, as we are connecting them to the financial world using Nano-satellites. This will allow Nigerians in areas with poor or no connectivity use the m-naira app to send and receive payment for goods and service he added.

The app has shown a lot of promises. Having features such as; Instant transfer available from any UK, USA and EU approved countries of the world to Nigeria, with 24/7 delivery, real-time updates on your transfer, so you know exactly where your money is and there are no credit or debit card fees.

The mobile app can be downloaded via Google Play Store for now, with the iOS version coming soon or via the website. The m-naira app has a high level of encryption, Know Your Customer (KYC) and security. The developers of the app took it a bit further by helping the unbanked to save money via the m-naira Ajo scheme.  This scheme is a Rotational Savings Club or a group of individuals who save and borrow together in a form of peer-to-peer banking. Group members contribute funds into a pool on a regular basis (daily, weekly or monthly), and then take turns withdrawing funds from the pool. Rotational Savings Clubs are also known as Ajo, Esusu or Otataje in Nigeria.

Pay with m-naira feature is a contactless payment method using a QR code scan from the m-naira app, users can make mobile payments at stores and to merchants.

Blink with m-Naira feature is mobile payment method available in the m-naira app allowing users to make payments (in-store and online) with the use of a one-time password (OTP) pin eliminating the use of ATM cards for shopping online, withdraw and deposit cash at agent locations.  m-naira BLINK can be used by m-naira app users and customers of m-naira app partner banks.  All banks and stores in Nigeria are in the m-naira app network.

We believe strongly that the future of mobile payment in Nigeria and Africa at large will be shaped by fintech companies and mobile apps like m-naira.

For further information on m-naira App, visit the website at https://mnaira.app/ or download the app on the Play store (android devices) or App store (Apple devices) coming soon.

L1: Mohammad Saed Manager, Planning Division
L2: Izzat Debs, MD, Skysat Technologies
L3: Mr Ojikutu, Chairman CAPDAN
L4: Mohammed Noor, Manager, Sales Division
L5: Alhaji Umaru Bagudu, MD WARP Nigeria Ltd
L6: Virginia Jonathan, Manager Planning Division

Office automation and document management solutions provider, Brother, has refreshed its products range from the business machines to the document scanners as part of the brand’s regional growth strategy.

With 110th year heritage, Brother will “strive to become a multi-business enterprise with resilient DNA, and a track record of success that continually evolves to deliver profitable growth by meeting the challenges of changing times and environments.

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL (GULF) FZE with Skysat Technologies as a preferred partner and authorized representative in Nigeria, are continuously working to address the demand in Nigeria market by delivering and offering high-quality products from Laser & Inkjet printers/MFP, High-Speed Document Scanners to Innovative Labeling printers.

From the business machines, Brother’s latest Ink Refill Tank System series delivers enhanced print quality, paper handling capabilities and page yields for SMBs and SOHOs. Specifically targeted for high print volume home offices and small workgroups, the new products have been designed to cater to the ever-changing needs of the consumer who is always looking for quality and cost-effective document management solutions.

From the innovative labeling printers, the latest Brother’s industrial Label printers are manufactured to deliver quality, reliability, and convenience. They can be transported to where electrical work is in progress and controlled with a laptop or through mobile apps, enabling customers to print labels on the spot, as needed. The new printers are compatible with TZe tapes, the toughest auto-laminated labels in the market. Labels printed on TZe tapes work well in industrial environments as they are resistant to water, grease and harsh weather conditions. Labels of up to 24mm in width are accepted, supporting a wider range of applications.

Lastly, Brother has launched a new generation of feature-rich network scanners, designed to improve employee productivity and business efficiency. Developed for the heavy-duty scanning demands of the SMB market, all offer full network functionality, which allows the machine to work harder for multiple users on various devices, without the need for a link to a central PC.

Brother is a leading provider of office equipment technology, including award-winning color and black & white multifunctional products, printers, scanners, and device-based cloud and mobile technologies. Brother printers are recognized as one of the best in the industry, and consistently earn industry and product accolades including PCMag’s Readers’ Choice constantly for 9 consecutive years and Business Choice awards for reliability and overall customer satisfaction as well as Brother is a leader in electronic labeling with its P-Touch line of labelers that feature laminated and specialty tapes.

Brother’s products help home-based and medium to large-sized businesses increase productivity, improve work-flow, and enhance organizational efficiency while helping to reduce costs.

With the partnership with Skysat technologies, BROTHER is billed to provide excellent sales and after sales technical support services for BROTHER products in Nigeria.

About BROTHER INTERNATIONAL (GULF) FZE

For more than a century, Brother has won recognition as a brand synonymous with delivering product innovation and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1908, Brother is a leading International brand that produces quality innovative products for the print and imaging, labeling and sewing markets in more than 100 countries worldwide.

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL (GULF) FZE is a group company of Brother Industries Ltd, one of the global leaders in the development and manufacturing of technologies in the printing, communication and digital imaging industries for homes, SOHOs and enterprises. The company’s headquarters for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, with fully integrated sales, marketing and services capabilities, is located at the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, which has authorized distributors across the MENA region, including Africa and Turkey.

Huawei Consumer Business Group announced today that its latest HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 is now available in Nigeria. Featuring the All-New HUAWEI Dewdrop Display, the newest flagship HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 offers an outstanding screen-to-body ratio in a symmetrical design that looks and feels premium. It also has a 16MP selfie camera that is Huawei’s smallest notch to date with hands-free methods of the triggering the camera and a 4000mAh battery, allowing it to keep up with Nigerians, with minimal downtime.

Specifications of HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019:

6.26-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop Display

The new HUAWEI Dewdrop display incorporates a pearl-shaped notch into a 6.26-inch screen to achieve a massive 86.7 percent screen-to-TP ratio. This is one of Huawei’s smallest notches to date, providing the maximum amount of screen to users, much higher than the industry average. Situated in the middle of the device, the dewdrop notch does not disrupt the symmetry of the frontal view.

16MP Selfie Camera

The pearl-shaped notch that houses the 16MP front camera is Huawei’s smallest notch to date; it is situated on the vertical axis of the device, and does not disrupt the harmonious symmetry of the near-full screen design. The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 supports two hands-free methods of triggering the camera: Gesture Control and Smile Detection.

13MP Dual AI Camera with f/1.8 Wide Aperture and Master AI

The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 features 13+2MP dual cameras. The primary 13MP camera has a wide aperture of f/1.8 with 16 virtual f-stops (supporting f/1.8-6) to provide granular controls over depth of field effects. The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 AI-powered real-time scene and object recognition technology can recognize 22 different categories of objects including blue skies, people, dogs and the beach. Once an object or a scene is identified, the smartphone automatically makes adjustments to produce the best possible results.

Large 4000mAh Battery

The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 houses a large 4000mAh battery, providing more than one-day worth of usage even for the most intensive users. Thanks to Huawei’s breakthrough battery technologies, the cell inside the HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 retains at least 80 percent of its full capacity even after 700 recharges, which means the battery stays highly reliable even after two years of normal use. In addition, the battery supports 5V/2A charging.

The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 comes in three striking colors: Aurora Blue, Midnight Black and Coral Red and is available on Jumia and at Leading Retailers Nationwide for NGN59900.

All who have experienced the TECNO SPARK series, have been talking about TECNO SPARK smartphones and its amazing camera. SPARK 2 is a real game-changer, giving everyone with a tight budget, easy access to the amazing smartphone. Low light conditions are no problem for the SPARK series. With the upcoming launch of SPARK 3, we can only expect so much more.

From Africa’s preferred smartphone maker, comes a budget-friendly device with AI Technology, which is really a premium feature. With this new feature, SPARK fans won’t have to worry about using different software to edit pictures. The New SPARK device will be smart enough to know how best to portray the best version of you, making you look radiant, irrespective of your skin tone or facial features.

Isn’t that great news?

The good news doesn’t end here. We all know the world is fast becoming a global village with the advancement of technology, this has brought about certain security challenges since people now save sensitive documents on their smartphones, hence increasing the risk of information theft.

Well, Africa’s most preferred smartphone maker, TECNO, has taken the initiative to address this challenge, with its inclusion of the AI Technology feature in the SPARK 3 device. This will enable advanced security features like facial recognition.

Facial recognition helps to restrict unauthorized access to the sensitive contents of your precious smartphone. It is surely a great feature to have on SPARK 3. All thanks to TECNO. With the upcoming launch of SPARK 3, we can all expect the third edition of Light Up Your Dream, to come back with a big bang!

Leading Lender, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has taken another major leap in the retail and mobile banking segments of the Nigerian financial services industry. It has launched a new product called FCMB Easy Account. Described as banking made accessible to all, a significant and value-added feature of this product is that the telephone numbers of the customers, without the first digit, serve as their respective account numbers. The Account is an enhanced version of its *329# USSD platform.

In a statement, the Bank explained that FCMB Easy Account has been designed to make banking accessible to all Nigerians and will help to achieve the laudable goal of financial inclusion for most Nigerians as set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It is a product open to all, particularly to meet the needs of low-income earners and the unbanked segment of the society. It enables the account holders to have access to convenient and secured financial services, irrespective of their locations.

The Bank stated that the self-service, stress-free and secured FCMB Easy Account, is available on all GSM networks in Nigeria. It enables everyone in any location in Nigeria (rural, urban or remote) open an FCMB Easy account and carry out banking transactions on their mobile phones, even if there are no banks physically located at the area. All they need to do is dial *329# from their mobile phones and follow the instructions. Internet service availability which has been a major constraint to mobile banking service access is not required for FCMB Easy Account, as the account operates on the USSD platform.

FCMB Easy Account customers can send and receive money to and from friends, families and business partners across all banks in Nigeria. They can also deposit funds into their accounts at over 100,000 agents and banking locations of FCMB and other banks and mobile money operators in Nigeria. FCMB Easy account customers can also use their accounts for airtime purchase, bill payments and other payments.

With a clear understanding of its market and environment, FCMB is well positioned to continue to create value by delivering exceptional services, while enhancing the growth and achievement of the personal and business aspirations of its customers.

Dial *329# to get started!
For more information about FCMB Easy Account, visit www.fcmb.com/easy-account.

Two years ago, Ellae Creative Branding Agency launched Designers Arise, a social enterprise to showcase Africa’s top design talents.

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Ellae ran a Designer’s Arise meetup event tagged “Let’s Talk Digital and Design”, in partnership with the popular design community, Figma Africa. Speaking on the partnership, Figma Africa lead advocate Namnso Ukpanah explained that working with Ellae provided an opportunity for members to get mentorship from experts already working in the design field. Adding that, such collaborations should be encouraged as it means more can be done for the design ecosystem faster in Africa.

“Figma Africa is gradually becoming a name associated with web designers across some parts of Africa. So when the opportunity to work with Ellae Creative came, it was highly welcomed. Such collaborations expose the audience to more design concepts, learning materials and mentors with professional experience in their design fields”, says Namnso.

Figma’s vision of fostering a design community in Africa made them an obvious choice for Ellae Creative’s Designer Arise meetup event

A member of the Figma Africa team facilitating at the meetup

Founded in 2011, Ellae has operated as an integrated creative, digital and brand agency with a rapidly growing client base including local and international brands like Exxon Mobil, Sterling Bank, Union Bank, Keystone Bank, Paga, Wakanow, USAID, Citibank, BASF Germany, the Nike Foundation and Google Inc.

Ellae launched Designers Arise as a social enterprise to spotlight the role of design in the African continent through a unique portfolio-based platform and curated design-driven events.

Speaking on the motivation for the launch, the founder, Noella Ekezie says “we would like to bridge the gap between creative talent and opportunities by providing a unique platform for designers to showcase their work and get discovered by the worldwide community.”

Last year, they ran a “designathon” (live design contest). The winner of the event, Mr Ifeoluwa Sopeju received ₦100,000 cash prize and a free trip to Dubai, courtesy of sponsors GTBank and Wakanow.

Winner of Ellae’s Designathon, Mr Ifeoluwa Sopeju

Noella recalls that her foray into the world of design came from the opportunity she had to attend a summer program at a Design school in New York, USA. “I have an engineering background but was able to launch my career as a designer because of the singular opportunity I had to attend a summer program at the Parsons School of Design in New York,  I was able to hone my talents enough to launch and build the world-class brand that Ellae is today and I would like to have that success replicated in our industry by exposing our designers to similar opportunities”, she adds.

The company is looking to curate various design-driven events, meetups, and designathons in collaboration with industry partners and sponsors. In turn, they will offer free access for all designers to learn, network and collaborate on design solutions.

Not resting on its oars, Ellae is looking to launch a creativity conference by October 2019 and are open to sponsorships and partnerships. “We are also looking to launch our inaugural creativity conference in October of this year and are currently seeking partners and sponsors who are aligned to our purpose” says founder Noella Ekezie

About Ellae Creative

Ellae Creative Branding Agency is an award-winning creative organization fluent in brand, marketing, communications, digital and print design. Founded in 2011, it has continued to strengthen its digital presence that is set centre-stage in Lagos, Nigeria, engaging some of the world’s top profile personalities and organizations across the globe. Our portfolio includes brands such as the USAID, BASF Germany, Google Inc., the Nike Foundation, Exxon Mobil, Citibank, Cognizant, the Girl Effect, Union Bank, Sterling Bank, Keystone Bank, Paga and Wakanow among others.

About Figma Africa

Figma Africa is a community of people interested in design (developers inclusive) that is primarily focused on design education and accessibility.

The community is powered by Figma, a collaborative interface design tool that enables an entire team’s design process to happen in one online tool.

Huawei has improved a lot of things in this year’s edition of the Y7 lineup. Y series has historically maintained the legacy of tailored design and strong performance without breaking the bank. HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 features the all-new Dewdrop display, a sleeker design, better camera, and many more premium features, all for a phone that is priced at NGN59900.

Design

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019’s display is one of the main attractions once we lay eyes on this phone. It features the premium HUAWEI Dewdrop display with a 6.26-inch screen that provides a high-quality entertainment experience whether the user is using the device for video or gaming purposes.

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 has a premium build quality and holding it in hands feels like having a flagship phone. The device looks super sleek and, even with over six inches of screen, is fairly manageable in the hand. The back of the device is ceramic and is coated with polycarbonate, which is resilient against day-to-day wear and tear. And since this device targets youth, Huawei has it in three energetic colours: Aurora Blue, Midnight Black and Coral Red.

Two dual cameras – 13MP+2MP – are placed at the top corner of the rear on the phone with fingerprint sensor lying on the back, in the central upper part. The overall look of the device is very sleek and features a smart piece of hardware.

Camera

This phone features three cameras: 16MP front camera and 13MP+2MP dual rear camera. And because people face difficulties when they want to take a selfie – the shutter button might be unreachable, for instance – Huawei has come up with two innovative ways: Gesture Control and Smile Detection. If the user has enabled Gesture Control, closing or opening the palm would send a signal to the front camera to snap a selfie. While in the Smile Detection, users can say “cheese” and the camera will take a selfie.

The primary 13MP rear camera has a wide aperture of f/1.8 with 16 virtual f-stops to provide granular controls over depth of field effects. If users are taking photos in the Aperture Mode, there is a soft bokeh around objects that can be obtained by turning up the aperture, and around crisp image if they lower it.

The quality of pictures taken from both the front and back camera come out looking pretty good in most conditions. Thanks to Master AI, the camera can recognize over 22 different categories and more than 500 scenes. And if it is enabled, the AI can recognize the subject we are pointing the camera to and adjust the parameters to get the best results.

Other Premium Features

With a 4,000mAh battery, this phone provides a pretty decent battery life. It is enough power to easily get through a day with moderate to heavy usage. Huawei even says this device retains at least 80 per cent of its full capacity even after 700 recharges, which technically means the phone is still reliable even after two years of normal use.

Huawei has equipped the HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 with an eight ARM Cortex-A53 high-efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. It runs with an Adreno 506 GPU with Vulkan support, delivering smooth performance in new top mobile titles.

For quick and easy device unlock, this phone contains the Face Unlock 2.0. It works like this: Users set up their profile following on-screen instructions; the device can authenticate the identity of a user and unlock the device quickly. For extra security, facial credentials are saved locally and never leave the device.

Furthermore, there is also the fingerprint sensor technology, which, Huawei says, allows users to unlock the device in less than 0.37 seconds. The fingerprint sensor also supports multiple functions, such as to take photo/video, stop the alarm, answer a call, browse photos or show the notification panel.

The HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 is now available for Pre-Order on Jumia and leading retailers across Nigeria till March 17th. As part of the launch, Huawei will also be gifting customers FREE Bluetooth Speakers or Digital Weight Meters from Miniso for a limited time.

With this smartphone, users would get a beautiful looking display, good performance and excellent front camera and dual-setup cameras on the back. These are great features to be added to a phone that is priced at NGN59900.

As part of efforts to enable women connect to the world and access opportunities, leading internet service provider, Spectranet 4GLTE commemorated the International Women’s Day 2019 with the launch of sleek and trendy ACE MiFi pack by renowned actress Tina Mba.  

Crafted with women at heart, ACE MiFi empowers them by connecting to the world with seamless internet access and realise their true potentials. Other top-of-the-line features of the ACE MiFi are; parental control, sharing of data amongst users, more than 10 connected users, an unmatched working battery life of up to 10 hours and memory card slot expandable up to 64GB.

Chief Executive Officer, Ajay Awasthi in his address at the event said: “Spectranet recognises the role played by the women in bringing about deep societal changes and the sacrifices they make to ensure the quality of life for each one of us. It is with this acute sense of reverence that we are commemorating the International Women’s Day. Being a technology company, it is an honour and privilege to help create more opportunities for the enterprising women of Nigeria by ensuring faster, affordable and reliable access to internet”.

Speaking on the previous edition of the commemoration, Awasthi noted, “Last year, we had the privilege to honour two outstanding women at the Ikeja Golf Club. The move was well received and it encouraged us to do more for the causes related to women. Every woman should be supported and given the opportunity to do even more in the Nigerian society. We can make this happen by making sure women get access to worldwide opportunities through seamless internet connectivity.

Commenting, celebrity guest and thespian, Tina Mba lauded Spectranet for appreciating the resilience of Nigerian women and encouraging them to activate their potentials.

“I am excited by the rare privilege to join Spectranet in commemorating a very important day, the International Women’s Day. Nigerian women are resilient. They defy odds and go all the way to make an impact.

“Spectranet has extended a hand of friendship to women. They want their products and services to be women-friendly. I’m happy to be the point of contact between the brand and women in leveraging the aspirations of women, regardless of occupation or specialization. When you empower a woman, you empower a child and by extension the world.”

Mba urged the Spectranet brand to sustain the enthusiasm and momentum in empowering women to further boost the fortunes of the Nigerian society.

She said: “From what I have noticed, Spectranet is committed to motivating women to think, create and innovate for the good of our society.  I would like to use this opportunity to urge the brand to keep this drive alive.”

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 to inspire call-to-action and celebrate women’s achievements.

Spectranet Limited was the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) to launch 4G LTE internet service in Nigeria. The brand is known for providing affordable, faster and more reliable internet broadband to Nigerian homes and offices. Its internet service is currently available across Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt. Its state of the art network ensures high-speed internet connectivity for the customers.

Spectranet 4G LTE is a recipient of multiple awards for Best Internet Service and 4G LTE Provider in Nigeria in 2016, 2017 and 2018.