Impact of AI, Hybrid Work Top HR Challenges in 2024
Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting the role of HR professionals in 2024. These were the main points emerging from…
Nigeria’s Inflation Predicted to Drop to 23% Next Year
Daniel Leigh, the division chief of the IMF Research Department, has projected that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline by 23 percent next year and 18 percent in 2026. This is…
Kebbi State Hands-over 10 Hectares of Land to NASENI for Establishment of AMEDI
The Kebbi State Government has handed over ten hectares of land to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for the establishment of Agricultural Machinery Development Institute (AMEDI)…
Building Resilience in Tough Times
Two sisters, year 5 and 3 were playing behind my resident. The younger one who was drinking pure water started pouring some away, like children are prone to do. And…
The Imperative of Upholding Nigeria’s Telecoms Lifeline
It is neither profound nor insightful to state that Nigeria is living through a near-unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. Core inflation touched 33.2% in March with food inflation now an eye-watering 40%…
The Folklore Raises $3.4M, Expands Services to Help Diverse Brands Scale Globally
The Folklore, a B2B marketplace focused on connecting global retailers with diverse consumer brands, has secured $3.4 million in a seed funding round. This new capital brings Folklore’s total funding…
LinkedIn is Testing Premium Company Page, a Subscription to Enhance SMBs’ Growth, Visibility
LinkedIn is testing a new subscription service for small and medium businesses (SMBs) called Premium Company Page. Separate from other LinkedIn Premium subscriptions, such as LinkedIn Premium Business, the Premium…
Air Peace Introduces Connection Flights from Abuja, Enugu, PH to London
Following the success of its Lagos-London route, Air Peace now connects passengers from Abuja, Asaba, Benin, Enugu, Owerri, Warri, and Port Harcourt to London. Passengers can now fly for from…
Nigerian App SoftTalk Messenger Introduces Chat, Call Without Sharing Your Number
SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-developed messaging app, has launched a privacy-first approach that lets you chat and make calls without ever revealing your digits. This innovative solution enhances security, safeguards your…
IMF Reviews Nigeria’s 2024 Economic Growth by 0.3%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed upwards Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2024 by 0.3 per cent. The updated forecast marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the…