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New search trends released by Google show that search interest in AI has reached an all-time high in Nigeria. The trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 310% since last year, and by 1,660% in the last five years. Google’s research also revealed the top trending questions being asked about AI across Nigeria. Here, Google West Africa Director, Olumide Balogun, answers some of the most frequently asked questions. What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work? AI is a type of technology that can learn from its environment,

By Aduragbemi Omiyale If urgent steps are not taken, Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, believed to be worth about $75.6 billion, could be at risk because of the widening skills gap. This was the submission of a renowned telecoms policy enthusiast, Mr Omobayo Azeez, at the just-concluded second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023) organised in Lagos by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In his keynote address on Bridging Skills Gap to Accelerate the Indigenous Telecoms Development, Mr Azeez argued that the rising skills gap in the country was becoming a challenge to the sector. He posited that

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The 2023 edition of Techconnect, an event put together by Interswitch to provide valuable insights into the digital payments landscape in the country, will take place in five cities. A statement from the organisation disclosed that these places are Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Abuja, and Lagos. Participants will get information about the latest trends and best practices within the payment ecosystem, while keynote speakers and others will deliberate on other topical issues. The immersive event will feature keynote speakers and panel sessions that will provide valuable insights into the digital payments landscape in the country, spotlight trends

By Cordros Research Following Q3-17 results, we revise both DANGCEM’s 2017 and 2018-2019 EPS slightly downward by 1% and 0.5% respectively relative to previous estimates. While we look for continued strong margins on stable Nigerian prices and energy efficiency (including the eventual resolution of power challenges in Tanzania), we see the gain being slightly offset by lower volumes (than previously expected) and higher effective tax rate. On net, we reduce TP for the stock by 1.3% to NGN215.56/share. Over the medium term, we continue to see value in DANGCEM and maintain HOLD rating. We cut group sales volume forecast for

Introduction In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the landscape of B2B marketing. With the advent of new technologies and changes in buyer behaviour, businesses are having to adapt their marketing strategies to stay ahead of the curve. Right from allocation of budgets to utilization of resources the trends a changing dramatically. According to a recent survey conducted by Statista among B2B businesses worldwide, a significant 50% of respondents reported their intention to increase spending in the upcoming year. This highlights a positive trend in the industry’s growth and suggests that companies are willing to invest more in

The game of Bitcoin poker doesn’t require much brainpower to master. Poker laws and determining the best possible set out of a small number may be learned in minutes. However, to properly master your game and convert Bitcoin poker into a reliable source of income might take years or even a lifetime. When starting, it’s essential to balance the game’s inherent thrill and practicality. Large losses may rapidly accumulate if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are some of the best Bitcoin poker strategies for players to use: Avoid Tilt Maintaining composure under pressure is another meta-skill crucial to

By Dipo Olowookere Leading GSM service provider in Nigeria, MTN Group, is yet to formally file an application for its planned listing of $500 million (N153 billion) worth of its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) this year. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the NSE, the two major regulatory agencies in the nation’s capital market, are yet to receive formal application from the telco giant. MTN Group, which was initially fined N1.04 trillion for failing to disconnect unregistered subscribers on its network, later had the fine reduced to

By Dipo Olowookere The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to a report by an online news platform that Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, forged her exemption certificate purportedly issued by the agency. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director in charge of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Adeyemi Adenike, the NYSC said it would investigate of the purported certificate to determine its authenticity. However, the agency confirmed that the Minister did apply for an exemption, but did not state categorically if it issued a certificate to Mrs Adeosun. “Our attention has been

By Adedapo Adesanya   The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has weighed into the decision of the federal government to ban social media, Twitter, calling it a move to strip Nigerians of their right to freely express their constitutionally guaranteed opinions. In a series of tweets, the President of the body, Mr Olumide Akpata, noted that the NBA has noted with great concern the extraordinary decision of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to suspend the operations of Twitter in Nigeria. He noted that the decision calling on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and

By Dipo Olowookere Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended on a positive note on Friday with a 0.19 per cent growth, reversing the previous day’s decline. It was observed that the stock market appreciated during the session as a result of a renewed buying pressure on some stocks investors believe could record price appreciation in the coming days. Data from the exchange showed that investor sentiment was strongly positive yesterday, though the market was marred by low trading activity. A total of 154.2 million shares worth N1.8 billion exchanged hands in 4,515 deals on

By Ashemiriogwa Emmanuel The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that it was looking towards a period when it would no longer require borrowing from both local and international sources to fund the nation’s budgets. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said this last Friday when she presented a breakdown of the 2022 budget proposal submitted to the National Assembly a day earlier by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Buhari had last Thursday asked the parliament to approve N16.39 trillion to run the country next year with over N6 trillion deficit, which many analysts said was