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By Filip Filković As Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms such as WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram continue to gain popularity, SMS messaging still has its purpose and works well for certain types of messaging as a Person-To-Person (P2P) communication channel. But with the growing demand for an upgrade in SMS experiences to accommodate Rich Conversational Messaging (RCS) capabilities, branding, security and trust, RCS is gradually taking root, leaving Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) with few means to fight back in this segment. At the same time, OTT channels are also becoming dominant in the enterprise communication space, given their prevalence and rich media capabilities,…

By Marina Bolfan Nigeria’s banking sector is becoming increasingly more competitive. This is especially the case within the digital banking space where traditional banks not only have to compete against each other in the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver better financial services but also have to contend with emerging fintechs driven by the need to accelerate financial inclusion. For financial institutions to maintain a competitive edge, it is becoming crucial to embark on a deeply rooted customer engagement strategy that will enable them to create strong and long-lasting relationships with their customers. Today, modern customers have various options at…

By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai Businesses in Nigeria are currently faced with numerous challenges, including fast-changing global economic conditions, a new post-pandemic reality, as well as a fast-growing young population that is increasingly technology-savvy. These prevailing market conditions have ushered in challenging times, making it increasingly difficult for organisations to maintain and attract new business. Simultaneously, companies are finding that competition is increasing, which demands better and more creative differentiation than just better pricing to maintain a competitive edge. All the while, consumer behaviour is also changing drastically, with an increase in the number of Nigerian customers choosing to engage and transact…

Meta has introduced an optional feature that makes it easier for people to post their WhatsApp statuses to their Facebook Story automatically if they want to. This is coming as Status has since become a popular way to share updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp, which disappear in 24 hours and may include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. “We’re excited to introduce an optional feature that makes it easier for people to post their WhatsApp Status to their Facebook Story automatically if they want to do so,” it said in a statement. “A lot of WhatsApp users…

Search engine giant, Google has released the top sustainability-related trends in Nigeria in celebration of Earth Day. The data showcases Nigerians’ growing interest in environmental issues, as they search for answers to questions and learn more about the pressing concerns of our planet. The top five searches are What is global warming? What is climate change? What causes climate change? What is the greenhouse effect? What is an ecosystem? This is an indication that Nigerians are showing a strong desire to understand environmental terms and concepts, such as global warming and climate change. In simple terms, global warming is the…

In a move to strengthen its Pan-African presence,  Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has decided to acquire the majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that makes it easier to find and buy cars. Quoting Group CFO and co-founder of Autochek, Olajide Adamolekun, the company said entering the Egyptian market through Auto Tager is part of its move to continue on AutoChek’s mission to improve the automotive finance value proposition on the continent and catalyse more growth across the automotive ecosystem. “There are many parallels between Autochek and AutoTager,…

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…