Business

Canon reveals three new RF lenses –including a ‘world first’ – offering photographers next-level capabilities

Canon Europe has announced three new RF lenses, alongside the development of the EOS R3 (bit.ly/3uTm81Y), a high-speed, high-responsive professional mirrorless camera designed to give sports and news photographers the advantage capturing fast action. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM (bit.ly/3x9ZCDN) and RF 600mm F4L IS USM (bit.ly/3aoec0J) join its extensive range of optically excellent, […]

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AfDB

Covid-19 pandemic impetus for greater regional integration, African countries told at presentation of regional integration index report

As countries rebuild their economies following COVID-19, Africa needs to step up productive and infrastructural integration, participants heard at a regional presentation of the African Regional Integration Index (ARII) (https://bit.ly/3dsKMjV) held virtually last week. The index, a joint publication of the Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the African Union Commission,

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Telecoming, Evina sign a global alliance to enhance security in Direct carrier billing (DCB) payments

Direct carrier billing (DCB) is the safest and most suitable payment technology for the new mobile economy; the two companies announced the launch of DCB Index to measure industry maturity in different regions. European technology companies Evina (Evina.com) and Telecoming (Telecoming.com) have signed a global alliance to work hand in hand in promoting DCB as

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ecobank

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated appoints Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking

By Godswill Odiong Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group (Ecobank.com), has announced the appointment of Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Bank. He joined Ecobank in 2017 as the Executive Director for Corporate Bank in Nigeria, and prior to his new appointment was Group Head, Corporate Banking for the

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Platform Capital celebrates 2021 International World Health Day with medical outreach across eight countries

By Godswill Odiong Platform Capital Group (ThePlatformCapital.com), Africa’s leading growth markets focused, sector-agnostic investment and advisory firm collaborated with its global partners to provide free medical tests in eight countries across the world in honor of International World Health Day. The eight countries are Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, South Africa, Mexico, and the

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AfDB

AfDB’s first virtual business opportunities seminar of 2021, draws 450 global partners and suppliers

The African Development Bank has hosted its first virtual business opportunities seminar (BOS) of 2021 on 6 and 7 April. The BOS seminars offer a one-stop-shop for companies, civil contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and suppliers from the Bank Group’s regional and non-regional members seeking to provide goods and services to projects or to the Bank. Held

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Infusing customer insights into business: A look at customer relationship management systems, data platforms, Data management platforms

By James Bayhack In today’s digital world, data-driven customer analytics has become the heartbeat of modern businesses. Customers are engaging with businesses through digital channels while innovative technology allows the tracking of online activity, giving businesses access to more customer insights. So, how can businesses manage all the data at their disposal? Data management platforms

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Safeguard your business against internal fraud — Survey

By Godswill Odiong Employees are currently the biggest threat to businesses when it comes to fraud, with 77% expecting this to increase in 2021, according to the recently released SNG Grant Thornton’s Sub-Saharan Fraud survey. In a statement obtained by The Daily, it stated: “According to the recently released SNG Grant Thornton’s Sub-Saharan Fraud survey,

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Verdant Capital raises USD 9.9 M Series A equity capital for Tugende, a leading technology enabled MSME lender in East Africa

The transaction is the most recent for the award winning fintech and financial inclusion investment banking franchise of Verdant Capital. Partech Africa, a member of the Partech Group, a leading global technology venture capital fund, and Enza Capital invested in the USD 3.6 million extension round – agreed and structured in 2020 – bringing the

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Digital Infrastructure, Literacy Key to Reaping Transformational Benefits of ICT – Danbatta

Digital Infrastructure, Literacy Key to Reaping Transformational Benefits of ICT – Danbatta   – Receives AKTH appreciation award   The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that robust digital infrastructure and literacy are key to reaping the transformational benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across

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