Author: ITPulse

Treepz, Africa’s leading car-sharing and rental marketplace, is excited to announce the launch of its Partner Program designed specifically for travel agencies, event hosts, planners, and the broader hospitality industry players. According to Treepz, the programme is launched because the travel industry, encompassing flights, hotels, ground transportation, and related services, relies on close collaboration among all stakeholders. The company believes that access to reliable and convenient ground transportation is a major concern for business travellers and tourists on the continent, whether it’s from the airport, hotel, or event venue. Thus, it has built an extensive on-demand rental fleet network and…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is seeking collaboration from both local and international companies in local production and domestication of Lithium batteries among other renewable energy solutions in Nigeria. Speaking with a business delegation from LEMI Technology Shenzhen, China at NASENI headquarters, the Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Dr, Bashir Gwandu disclosed that the Agency was ready to partner with international companies that are willing to set up their industries in Nigeria and start local production of renewable energy solutions, electric vehicles parts and other capital goods. He noted that the essence of seeking such collaboration…

By Abang Emenyi The sights and sounds of a bustling local market in Lagos on a busy Saturday are something to behold. Traders energetically market their goods, buyers engage in spirited negotiations over prices, money exchanges hands in quick succession – it’s a vibrant tapestry of entrepreneurship. Yet, within this lively picture lies an untapped transformative opportunity: electronic payments (ePayments). In the modern digital age, ePayments have the potential to reshape these scenes, imbuing them with a level of efficiency, safety, and speed that cash transactions simply cannot match. But the journey to this promising digital landscape is not without…

The much-awaited 11th Anniversary Sale of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, goes live on Monday, July 17 and shoppers can expect amazing offers, thrills and deals during the three-week-long mega event. Konga has become the go-to platform and most trusted e-commerce player for millions of Nigerians looking to buy quality products with convenience and at affordable prices. Since its inception, the company has stood out for its innovation, focus on customer satisfaction and several outstanding initiatives. From July 17 to August 7, 2023, Konga will be celebrating its customers for 11 years of patronage, rewarding partnership and loyalty. Tagged…

Marketing has evolved significantly in recent years, demanding businesses to adapt and embrace new strategies to engage their target audience effectively. Three prominent approaches that have emerged are cross-channel, multi-channel, and omnichannel marketing. Today, we will explore the differences and similarities among these concepts, then delve into how businesses can progress from operating in silos to achieving marketing synergy, with relevant examples showcasing their practical applications. Understanding Cross-, Multi-, and Omni-Channel Marketing Cross-channel marketing involves utilizing various channels to reach customers and deliver consistent messaging. It focuses on ensuring that customers have a seamless experience when transitioning from one channel…

In an age of constant distraction and ceaseless notifications, finding time for concentrated, undisturbed work can seem like an elusive dream. Yet, understanding the difference between deep and shallow work and effectively managing the two is essential for maximizing productivity and achieving professional success. Let’s delve into these concepts and explore practical strategies to track and optimize our deep-to-shallow work ratio. Defining Deep Work Deep work, a concept popularized by Professor Cal Newport in his book “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World,” refers to professional activities performed in a state of complete concentration, without distractions. It’s…

Infobip has unveiled a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence driven conversational cloud solution, which is available free during beta testing. Tagged “Experiences”, the solution uses generative AI to help businesses create tailored conversational experiences with ease and is built on Infobip’s market-leading conversational commerce offer.  Also, Experiences help businesses engage customers, foster loyalty, drive business growth and help organisations save time with a library of AI-powered journey templates from onboarding and engagement to retention and loyalty, personalised to suit business needs. Commenting on Experiences, Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: “With the growing trend of consumers wanting to interact with…

When software runs a bank’s trading platform or controls a device, a single bug can be more than just an annoyance, it can be a disaster. The usual way of testing for errors can’t ever say for sure that a system has no problems at all; it can only pick up on the ones it finds. Some systems need to be absolutely reliable, and that takes math, not just tests. This way, you can be sure a system will work without any issues. That’s the field Chukwubuikem Onwukwe works in. He’s a senior software engineer who uses math to make…

QNET, a lifestyle and wellness company that uses a direct selling business model has distanced itself from the recent allegations of fraudulent activities by certain unscrupulous individuals who pose as agents of the company to scam uninformed Nigerians. Though the suspects have been uncovered and arrested by the Police and legal authorities in the Ejigbo division of Lagos state, the company said it is in no way associated with those doing illegal practices. “We want to make it unequivocally clear that QNET is not associated with these reported incidents and firmly disassociates itself from such illegal practices,” it said in…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has posited that digitisation of MSMEs will increase revenue by 26 percent as well as reduce operating costs by 22 percent, and contribute 53b USD to the Nigerian economy. The DG, stated this while delivering an opening remark at TechMyBiz Pitch-A-Thon event in Lagos held at the Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (DTC Nigeria), which was jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, noted that SMEs make up a huge percentage of businesses and economic growth. “Firstly,…