What Is Branding and Why Is It Important for Your Business?
-RADU DANDU What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word ‘branding’? Cambridge Dictionary defines branding as “the act of giving a company a particular design or symbol in order to advertise its products and services.” Not so long ago, this was a pretty…
Lucrative Small Business to Start In Nigeria
-Afolabi Ojabowale Are you tired of working for someone else and never making enough money? Do you dream of escaping that cycle and taking charge of your own destiny? Do you want to become your own boss? If the answer is a resounding “yes,” then…
Tips For Growing a Successful Business
-CHRIS SEABURY To build a successful business, you need more than a good or even great idea. You have to be well organized, flexible, and creative, and develop a knack for paying close attention to the details while never losing sight of the big picture….
Nigeria’s Massive Oil Theft; More Difficult to Address
-PUNCH EDITORIAL Oil was first found in Nigeria in 1956, then a British protectorate, by a joint operation between Royal Dutch Shell and British Petroleum. The two begun production in 1958, and were soon joined by a host of other foreign oil companies in the 1960s after…
Deflation: Reason For Increase in Dollar Over Other Currencies
-Hope Moses-Ashike In recent times, the US dollar, the world’s reserve currency, has grown so strong and the effects of its rapid rise are reverberating across the globe. The reason for the new high of US dollars against the global currencies is attributable to the…
The Growth of Technology Innovations in Africa:10 New Innovations in Africa
-Regina Jane Jere From Environment, sanitation and agribusiness to ICT, health and wellbeing, the class of Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 finalists is the most diverse, since the Africa Innovation Foundation rooted the popular initiative in 2011. Of the 10, three will emerge winners and…
Anticompetitive behaviour; Bolt Food Forced to Close Shop in South Africa
–Marchelle Abrahams When Bolt Food launched in South Africa in 2020, it had to contend with the likes of Mr D and Uber Eats. The ride-share company initially rolled out its food delivery service in Cape Town, servicing 800 restaurants on its app, and then ventured…
Equity Bank Kenya Profits Drops: Tanzania Subsidiaries Record Over 100% Growth in Earning
-ELIJAH NTONGAI Equity Group released the third quarter financial results in November 20, and for the first time in seven years, Equity Bank Kenya witnessed a 20% decline in its profit after tax, amounting to KSh19.3 billion. The bank’s third-quarter income statement revealed a growth…
Top African Countries for Real Estate Investment
-Kenny Nwankwo Africa often flies under the radar for investors, but it’s a promising frontier for those looking to make impressive returns on their investments. In today’s investment landscape, it stands out as a unique opportunity. The continent’s economic landscape is diverse, with nearly fifty…
Fastest Growing Industries in India
-GROWW.IN According to the Asian Development Bank, the Indian economy is expected to grow by approximately 8% in the next 5-6 years, endorsed by increasing public investment in infrastructure and a pickup in private sector investment. Investors, motivated by the results of their investments in…
Brit Awards | Asake, Burna Boy And Other ‘New Cats’ Get Nominations
Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024. Burna Boy and Asake made the ‘Best International Artiste’ category, while ‘Calm…
Brit Awards 2024 | The Full List Of Artist(e)s
This year’s Brits nominees have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in London in March. Dua Lipa is the first star confirmed to perform at the event – but how many awards is she up for? Musicians including Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and Blur are also…
The Miss Universe-Greatest Celebration of Women
-SOFIE ZERUTO The Miss Universe Organization is a global, inclusive of organizations that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions. It creates and provide a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically. The women who participate in this…
All Africa Music Awards; Categories and Regions
-MUSIC IN AFRICA All Africa Music Awards (also referred to as AFRIMA) is an annual awards event. The awards event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent while promoting…
Top 10 Cryptocurrencies To Invest in January 2024
-Michael Adams From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Dogecoin and Tether, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, making it overwhelming when you’re first getting started in the world of crypto. To help you get your bearings, these are the top 10 cryptocurrencies based on their market…
The Risk And Reward Of ChatGPT In Cybersecurity
Juan is an experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. He is an information technology professional skilled in SAP and Oracle applications, computer forensics, vulnerabilities research, IPS/IDS and information security. Unless you’ve been on a retreat in…
Explained – History Of Money From Fiat To Crypto
What is money? Money as a concept has been a cornerstone of human civilization and economic development. To start with the latter, money is a method of storing value and worth, and it also functions as a medium of exchange that allows individuals to exchange…
Studies Show That Nigerian Crypto Foreign Investment Is At A Record Low
Foreign direct investment in Nigeria fell by 33% last year due to a severe shortage of dollars, which discouraged crypto companies from expanding into the country. The largest economy in Africa has a foreign investment problem despite exponential growth in crypto adoption. The National Bureau…