Organizations have always been fascinated by the amount of ‘information’ on the “consumers’ internet” and wondered if it could be harnessed to create intelligence that facilitates customer-centric decision making. While the arrival and rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) delivered on many fronts, not many have been able to harness it
Read More
BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates wednesday announced the consolidation of its cement business comprising the publicly listed two million MTPA Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) and six million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Obu Cement Company Plc. The company explained in a statement yesterday, that the move was
Read More
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has charged young innovators to come up with disruptive technology and crazy ideas that would completely change the way we live in Nigeria. He stated this during the presentation of the Young Innovators tag “Seeds for the Future” by the Managing
Read More
Mr Michael Ajigbotoso, Chief Operating Officer, Med-View Airline, on Thursday said the airline would resume flight operations in the next few weeks. Ajigbotoso made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Lagos. He said that the airline, which had a few months back temporarily suspended its flights, would recommence services in November. According to
Read More
Mr. Kola Balogun is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL). In this interview, he proffers solutions to sector issues. He notes that the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) licencees are not complying with regulatory directive of 30 per cent patronage of locally-manufactured meters as part of
Read More
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced electronic forms for commercial exports (e-Form NXP) to replace the hard copy form that was in use previously. In a notification to all authorised dealers, the Nigeria Customs Service, pre-shipment inspection agents and the general public, signed by Dr. O.S. Nnaji, on behalf of
Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has revealed that as at August this year, only about 67 out of the over 174 million active subscribers in Nigeria have subscribed to the 3G and 4G network platforms so far. The irony is that both platforms are categorised as broadband networks. The low adoption,
Read More
Nigeria’s electronic governance (eGovt) drive is said to be slow because of hydra-headed challenges. These challenges, including lack of adequate Information Technology (IT) infrastructure; epileptic power/electricity supply; reduced budgetary allocation for ICT, lack of trained and qualified personnel, and the resistance to change by public servants and other related issues, have
Read More
Hyundai have released a driverless, hydrogen-powdered heavy goods lorry that looks like a high-speed 'streamliner' train. But its sleek design - with seemingly no doors or access - leaves just one question: how do you get in? Although it may not be immediately obvious, passengers can actually use a sliding door and
Read More
