Author: ITPulse

The licensed fund, which will be launched by Opportunik Global Fund [OGF] and administered by Accuvise Administrators Limited on the 2nd of May 2023, will present a diverse mix of asset classes enabling investors to create wealth with minimal currency or political risk. Also,  five investors’ pain points the multi-asset growth fund will provide are: Low-entry barrier with a minimum investment of $5,000 and optional monthly subscriptions in multiples of $1,000 Access to diversified asset classes and investment strategies in multiple financial markets Projected return of 10-20% paid annually to investors’ bank accounts 5-year tenure for the principal with an…

“Everything rises and falls on leadership.” John C. Maxwell When a business isn’t working, the leaders are the problem. Fish rot from the head. Businesses have failed or succeeded based on the kind of leadership they have. That is because leaders determine the business model and also the culture of the organization. The ultimate success of an organization depends on the ability of the leaders to influence and persuade people and to create value for them. Markus Villig and his elder brother started Bolt, the ride-hailing company in Tallinn, Estonia in 2013 when he was only 19. He launched the…

It’s been over a year since Olivia joined her present work as a manager, but she seemed to be invisible. Her contributions were felt, but they lacked a voice, especially when it mattered; for example, she didn’t speak up at meetings, and this made it easier for others to take credit for her work. She was that cool lady who only spoke when absolutely necessary or when asked a question. But it was beginning to look ugly on her. Word got to her that the management wasn’t pleased with her approach. They preferred that she was vocal, especially at meetings.…

AMS-IX and  MDXi, an Equinix company have announced the launch of a new Internet Exchange in Lagos, Nigeria, situated in the carrier-neutral data center of MDXi, an Equinix Company. Under the terms of the partnership, MDXi will serve as the commercial partner of AMS-IX and regional sales and marketing arm for AMS-IX Lagos while AMS-IX will run the technical and operational management of the exchange. Peter van Burgel, CEO of AMS-IX: “We intend to add value to the local carriers and IX’s by attracting even more content players to the region and supporting the local connectivity community. This is a…

Team HealthWaka comprising the trio of Omolola Oluwadara, Product development Manager; Kehinde Abolaji, Technical Lead and Ozemhoya Anthonia, Biologist has emerged as the overall winner of the Securehack 1.0. competition, which was organized by Eko Innovation Centre at the weekend. HealthWaka was declared the winner ahead of Team Cyber Verse comprising Osonuga Steven and Akorede Rasaq that clinched the second-place position to win the sum of N650,000 and Team Nexa comprising Peter Adesina, Idris Tijani, Robinson Uche and Muhammed Musa that came third in the competition to cart home the sum of N350,000. Apart from getting a 1 million prize,…

In an attempt to advance music distribution in Nigeria and make consumption easier for Nigerians, MTN Nigeria has decided to partner with a US-based digital music platform, Apple Music. The partnership gives MTN customers who subscribe to the service free access to a premium selection of songs ​​as part of efforts to ensure customers can enjoy quality entertainment on the go.  According to MTN, its customers who subscribe to the service will have access to Apple Music’s catalog of over 100 million local and international songs. The partnership will ensure subscribers enjoy six months free trial on Apple Music, courtesy…

Technical expertise, industry knowledge, and a desire to create dependable and scalable web applications are all prerequisites for becoming a backend engineer. A web application’s backend is in charge of handling data processing, storage, and communication between the front end and database. The key steps to becoming a great backend engineer will be covered in this article. Learn Programming Fundamentals: Learning the basics of programming is the first step in becoming a backend developer. Start with a language that is frequently used for backend development, like Python, Java, or Ruby. Understanding data structure, algorithm, and object-oriented programming ideas is crucial…

A new analysis of hiring trends across software and payment companies indicates likely layoffs and falls in revenue months before they occur. The Job Market Insights by LinkUp, powered by Exabel, is a powerful platform used to analyze the job listings activity for over 7,000+ companies across sectors and geographies, which can filter for companies of interest and identify inflections and trends in various job activity metrics. A new analysis of software companies with a market cap $100bn reveals Salesforce showed a 90% decline in listings across all roles in management, sales and legal. Commenting, Toby Dayton, CEO at LinkUp…

QNET, a global e-commerce-based direct-selling company, has emphasized the need to address health disparities worldwide by leveraging supplements. The company which specialises in developing a diverse array of wellness and health products to enhance individuals’ well-being worldwide explained that with this year’s World Health Day theme, “Health for All,” there is a need for universal health coverage. QNET posited that economic, social, and environmental inequities can create health disparities, in which certain portions of society have fewer opportunities to achieve optimal health. “This is particularly true in developing countries like Nigeria, with limited healthcare resources, where many people struggle to…

A new survey carried out DigiPundits, a pan-Africa digital research and marketing firm has ranked Konga as the most admired and innovative e-commerce company on the African continent. According to DigiPundits, the poll, which was carried out across multiple consumer layers from youths to middle age and Boomers returned a promising verdict on Konga, identifying it as the fastest-growing e-commerce company in Africa. It explained that the market-wide consumer-based survey examined the current state, performance and growth path of e-commerce in Africa. The survey’s outcome placed Konga top of the pack in the areas of pocket-friendly pricing, operational efficiency, and…