MasterCard to power Nigerian Identity Card Program

The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and MasterCard, recently announced at the World Economic Forum on Africa, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, the roll-out of 13 million MasterCard-branded National Identity Smart Cards with electronic payment capability as a pilot program. 10 May 2013 08:24

iROKO to 'SPARK' Nigerian startups

Internet entrepreneurs of iROKOtv and Nollywood fame, Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, announced the official launch of SPARK, a $1m-backed company to support and develop aspiring Nigerian tech and internet entrepreneurs. 9 May 2013 13:26

Ghana to get Vida e Caffé stores

[Zeenat Moorad] What the Cape Town Vida e Caffé franchise calls its "big push this year" will see the operation exporting its concept coffee shops to Ghana. 30 Apr 2013 15:41

NCC scores Airtel high in quality of service

Barely two weeks after launching a robust network campaign in demonstration of its extensive network coverage in Nigeria, industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has scored Airtel high in key Quality of Service parameters, saying the leading telecoms operator has met all targets in Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Measurements carried out in December 2012. 22 Apr 2013 10:35

Opportunities for banking and mobile money sector

Eskimi invites Nigerian financial institutions to exploit the massive growth opportunities brought by online and mobile marketing. Based on the latest researches and case studies, Nigerian financial institutions are not using online media tools enough. 18 Apr 2013 10:30

Bright Africa - new report

A new report, Bright Africa, provides a uniquely comprehensive look at transaction multiples across the continent. 11 Apr 2013 10:54

Seeing beyond the stereotypes

[Richard Firth] More than half of Africa's one billion population has a mobile phone - and not just for talking. The power of telephony is forging a new enterprise culture, from banking to agriculture to healthcare. Africa has experienced an incredible boom in mobile phone use. 18 Mar 2013 11:14

Airtel unveils BlackBerry Z10 in Nigeria

Telecommunications operator, Airtel Nigeria, has become the first operator in Nigeria to launch the latest BlackBerry Z10 smartphone that has enhanced features designed to work in long time evolution. Airtel unveiled the BBZ10, during a dinner at the Ikoyi Club 1938, on 24 February 2013. 26 Feb 2013 10:07

Bill to safeguard personal information underway

[Onyebuchi Ezigbo] The Federal Government is in the process of enacting a bill to regulate the processing of personal information of individuals with regard to the collection, holding, use or disclosure of such information by persons and private organisations. 25 Feb 2013 12:55

DHL Express triples network in sub-Saharan Africa

DHL Express, the global international express services provider, has expanded its network of DHL Service Points in sub-Saharan Africa from the initial 300 to over 1 000, in just a few short months. 25 Feb 2013 12:28

A mobile Africa: innovation is key

[Dr KF Lai] 2012 saw the BuzzCity network grow by 67% with over 210.8 billion ads served across the globe and this extensive growth in mobile usage is certain to continue as we move through 2013. 21 Feb 2013 11:07

[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

[Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. 31 Jan 2013 13:20

[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding

[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year. 31 Jan 2013 12:33

[2013 trends] SA's youth trend-o-meter

[HDI Youth Marketeers Team] Young South Africa is savvier than ever before. If you are looking for a smart and discerning prosumer, this group of kids, teens and young adults will give you more kicks than you've ever bargained for. They know just what they are looking for from any brand, and this makes them that much more satisfying to please. Here are a few trends to look out for in 2013. 31 Jan 2013 11:30