Eskimi Introduces New Business Website

Mobile social network and DSP platform Eskimi has announced the launch of its new business website which aims to showcase all their media products and case studies. “The new website properly introduces our 2 media properties – Eskimi social network

Vote for Connectnigeria at the Startup South Awards

We’re excited about yet another prestigious nomination this year – Small Business Friendly Platform of the Year 2015 (Online) at the #StartupSouth Awards! Our dear colleague, Frederick, also received a nomination as the Small Business Journalist of The Year 2015

14th Intermodial Africa Conference to Hold This Week

The 14th Intermodal Africa 2015 Exhibition and Conference will take place on Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 November 2015 at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The two-day conference programme will feature 30 world-class conference speakers addressing topical issues and challenges

Ecobank Introduces New E-Commerce Platform

Ecobank Nigeria has launched a new e-marketplace, mymall.com.ng, which aims to promote business growth of small, medium enterprises in Nigeria. The online platform provides its users with access to customers across the world through the online display and sale of

Connectnigeria.com Wins Best Business to Business Portal at Nigeria Technology Awards!

Great news, readers! Connectnigeria.com took home the Best Business to Business Portal award at the NIGERIA Technology Awards (NiTA), held on Saturday, 21st November, 2015 at the City Mall, Onikan, Lagos. The NIGERIA Technology Awards (NiTA) is organised to recognize

Sterling Bank Acquires $40M Facility from Turkey Exim Bank

Sterling Bank has announced its acquisition of a $40 million facility from the Turkey EXIM Bank, ThisDay News reports. The facility grant was obtained upon the conclusion of a due diligence on Sterling Bank. According to Sterling Bank’s official statement,

Etisalat Prize for Literature Presents Longlist

The Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015 has released its long list featuring over 100 titles submitted from across Africa. Prof. Ato Quayson, Professor of English and inaugural Director of the Centre for Diaspora Studies at the University of Toronto, Molara

Peugeot to Return to Nigeria

Global vehicle brand Peugeot has announced plans to return to Nigeria after the failed privatization attempts of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited. The company’s Executive Vice President for Africa and the Middle-East, Mr. Jean-Christophe Quemard cited this on Thursday during a

MasterCard Set to Launch Facial Recognition Payment Service

The Electronic Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN) has declared that MasterCard plans to launch a facial recognition payment service in an effort to halt increasing cybercrimes. Mrs Onajite Regha, the Chief Executive Officer of E-PPAN, announced this new development

Travelbeta.com Raises $2 Million Seed Fund Just 6 Weeks After Online Launch

Travelbeta.com, Nigeria’s version of Expedia and newest online travel agency has raised $2 million in seed funds barely six weeks after its website went live on the 1st of October, 2015. Travelbeta & Tours Limited, the controlling company of the

FG Bans Importation of Small Generators

The Federal Government has announced its ban of the importation of small generators locally nicknamed “I better pass my neighbour”. The ban is reportedly being implemented in an effort to curb the issue of air pollution. “The smaller generators have

Ecobank MD Set to Step Down this December

The Managing Director of Ecobank, Jibril Aku, will step down on December 31, 2015 according to a public announcement by the bank. Aku will be concluding his five-year tenure as managing director, as cited in the statement. He will occupy

Facebook Activates ‘Safety Check’ Feature in Nigeria

Founder and CEO, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg announced on his official Facebook page this Wednesday the company’s decision to activate its “safety check” feature in Nigeria. “Safety check” allows users “check-in” with family and friends during moments of crisis, informing them

How to Use UBA’s New Contactless Cards

We’re excited about the brand new contactless payment cards launched by the United Bank for Africa recently. This is the first time the innovative product is being introduced to Nigerians, with UBA setting the pace for other banks to follow.

Nigeria Records GDP Growth in Q3 2015

According to a recent public statement by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product has increased by 2.8 percent from a year ago, as cited by Bloomberg Business News. This was reportedly announced by the bureau in an

Aliko Dangote Resigns From Dangote Flour Mills

Aliko Dangote and three other directors have reportedly resigned from the board of Dangote Flour Mills on Monday, 16 November. This may have been in response to an announced reduction in the company’s funding by the South African Tiger Brands.

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