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With OPPO’s EID sales promotion, there’s no better time to treat yourself or your loved ones as OPPO continues to thrill customers with amazing purchase offers, offering them the opportunity to win amazing prizes with every purchase. From now until the end of April 2024, participating in this promotion gives you a chance to win big in OPPO’s lucky draw and receive exciting mini gifts along the way. How to Participate: Purchase an OPPO Device: Buy any OPPO smartphone or device from authorized OPPO stores or retailers during the promotion period. Win in the Lucky Draw: Each purchase automatically qualifies…

The Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe has given insights on how businesses can survive and expand in Nigeria, despite the obvious fact that the country is probably not one of the easiest markets in the world to do business. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the ‘Doing Business in Nigeria Conference’ which was held last week in Lagos with the theme ‘Doing Business in Nigeria: The Opportunities, Challenges and Realities’, the Interswitch boss noted that the ability to adapt and innovate within the local market hinged on pragmatism and nimbleness, understanding of consumer behaviour and…

Robert van Breukelen, the Chief Executive Officer of Itemate Solutions, a South Africa-based software company has provided four reasons he believes emerging African telcos are not able to scale and innovate in line with dominant peers. Breukelen in an email message noted that although there is major potential for emerging telcos to innovate, countries in Africa have typically faced the same barriers to growth. These include: Inventory Management: the nature of telcos’ business models means that physical goods – mobile phones, accessories, and airtime scratch cards – often have to be moved around. If any of the goods become lost…

As part of its continued efforts to strengthen digital payment in Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, Interswitch has recently partnered with OPay to offer customers yet another secure, convenient, and streamlined payment solution via its Interswitch Payment Gateway. The integration of OPay into the Interswitch Payment Gateway is the latest addition to the existing checkout payment options such as Card, Quickteller, Transfer, USSD and Google Pay. What does this mean for you? For OPay users, you can now make online purchases directly from your OPay Wallet, eliminating the need to re-input card details repeatedly…

Treepz is proud to announce that Mr. Onyeka Akumah, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder has been named a Techstars Global All-Star Mentor for 2023. In a statement by the Corporate Mobility Startup, dedicated to making people’s daily commute better, Akumah’s achievement is particularly remarkable considering fewer than five All-Star Mentors from Africa within the entire 4,000+ Techstars Mentor Network globally. Over the past three years, he has actively provided mentorship for more than 60 startups and founders, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Techstars, which is the largest pre-seed investor in the…

On the evening of April 2nd, 2024, TECNO unveiled its latest innovative lineup of cutting-edge devices and AIoT products. The electric atmosphere at the famous Landmark Event Centre, where the unveiling was held, provided the needed ambiance for an event that had in attendance the best of the best from the entertainment and tech worlds. Reality TV stars Saga, Elozonam, and Liquorose added a touch of celebrity sparkle to the occasion as tech influencers Valor Reviews, Izziboye, Fisayo Fosudo, and Miss Techy brought their expertise to the forefront. Renowned actor Linda Osifo exuded charm and sophistication, complemented by the presence…

TECNO’s Hi-Tech Launch Event was nothing short of a spectacle, captivating audiences with the unveiling of cutting-edge innovations. Amidst the buzz of the CAMON 30 and POVA 6 series, the spotlight shone brightly on the distinguished guests. Reality TV stars Saga, Elozonam, and Liquorose mingled with tech influencers Valor Reviews, Miss Techy, Fisayo Fosudo, and Izziboye, while movie star Linda Osifo added a touch of glamour. And let’s not forget the luminaries of the music world: Magicxx, Reekado Banks, African’s bad girl Tiwa Savage, and fashion icons like Enioluwa and Akin Faminu. Step into the realm of stardom—see the exclusive…

The 6th edition of the InterswitchSPAK, an annual National Science Competition organized by Interswitch has received a significant boost in prize monies and added incentives for more participants, as the company doubles down on its long-term support for STEM advancement across Africa. This year’s edition, with a prize pool of over 30 million Naira, marks a 140% increase from the erstwhile 12.5 million Naira in prize winnings, demonstrating Interswitch’s unflinching commitment to educational development by doubling cash prizes for winners. The first prize winner will receive an N15 million tertiary scholarship spread over 5 years, a laptop, and monthly stipends.…

Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. This joyous celebration marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion. Eid-el-Ftir, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is a time of unity, compassion, and gratitude. Prof. Adeyanju urges all Muslims to embrace the lessons learned during Ramadan and carry them forward into their daily lives. According to him, ‘The virtues of tolerance,…

In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, will be giving out 105 smartphones comprising of iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Note 40 to its users. The smartphone bonanza will run from April 10 until April 30, 2024. Each day, 5 lucky winners will emerge to win one iPhone 15 Pro and four Infinix Note 40 smartphones. To stand a chance to become one of the 105 lucky winners, PalmPay users will have to perform a set of given tasks on their PalmPay app such as transfer, airtime and data purchase, bill payments, and savings, among other tasks.…