Business

NASD gets SEC’s approval to launch Digital Securities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 January 2024 0

By Mathew Brangyet The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given approval to NASD Plc to launch its Digital Securities Platform (N-DSP), powered by Blockstation, under the Regulatory Incubation (RI) Programme. This milestone follows the lift of ban on trading on digital assets by the

Business

How emerging markets rushing to adopt digital currencies

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2023 0

By Godwin Anyebe The European Parliament just issued a report tapping the brakes on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fittingly titled, “Digital Euro: When in doubt, abstain (but be prepared).” In contrast, emerging economies like China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Nigeria have rushed to introduce CDBCs in the hope of greater financial inclusion and […]

News

Consultative Selling in the Digital Age: Strategies for Success

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2023 0

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional sales methods are giving way to more sophisticated, relationship-driven approaches. Consultative selling, where the salesperson acts as an advisor and focuses on the needs and challenges of the customer, has become increasingly vital. In the digital age, this approach is not just preferred but necessary for building

ICT

Nigeria’s Growing Digital Divide: A Call for Strategic Investment in ICT Infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2023 0

In 2023, Nigeria faced an increasingly widening digital divide, a phenomenon where access to and use of information and communication technology (ICT) is unequal, particularly between urban and rural areas. While the country has seen rapid growth in mobile phone subscriptions, internet connectivity, and technological innovations in cities, rural communities remain at a

News

Digital Currency Trading Made Easy with Pgold

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2023 0

The conversion of gift cards and cryptocurrencies into cash can be achieved through various methods. The most straightforward method to perform this conversion is online in a digital setting. Many individuals opt to convert their giftcards and cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, and USDT, into fiat currency through platforms like Pgoldapp. The process is similar to […]

News

DSC targets digital banking operations in expansion drive

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2022 0

By Joy Obakeye Digital Space Capital says it plans to operate a proper digital commercial banking license as part of its expansion drive into Nigeria’s financial sector.  The group which also unveiled its new corporate governance structure in Lagos at the weekend, says the move is to attract reliable and credible partners in its new […]

News

I’m driven by desire to make people happy, says digital technologist Islimfit

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2021 0

Digital technologist and convener of the famous Lagos Digital Summit (LDS), Adetona Adewale Akeem alias Islimfit has attributed his strides to the innate desire to make an impact on other people’s lives. “Waking up every day, knowing that a lot of people would have a smile on their faces because I have chosen to impact […]

Entertainment

Digital Specialist Ahmad Yasir Discusses What Brands Must Do to Stay Relevant in 2021

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2021 0

By Mutiat Alli Digital marketing has taken over the world of social media, primarily since audiences have continuously found ways to avoid ads. In the age of targeted ads, users can now receive advertisements that are relevant to them, but this isn’t enough to capture their attention and keep it. Ahmad Yasir is a serial […]

Tech

Yannick Agbor: Transforming Consumer Digital Experience with innovative technology called NeuroNest

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

The ever-changing digital world of technology, combined with the constant drive for better user experiences and strong security measures, is incredibly important. Therefore, ensuring user-centric experiences and robust security measures has become crucial. The dedication and expertise of outstanding software engineers like Yannick Agbor led to the creation of his

Education Interviews

Digital Citizenship will promote smart and responsible use of technology – VC, Anchor University

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2018 0

Ever since Nigeria introduced Digital Citizenship in Africa when it hosted the first African Digital Citizenship summit in July 2017, there have been calls that Digital Citizenship should grow from being just a summit to a state policy. Equally, trending are talks that Digital Citizenship, which refers to safe, savvy and responsible use of the […]

Tech

Oyo, Microsoft provide 800 computers to boost digital literacy

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

The Oyo State Government says it is partnering Microsoft and Signal Alliance on its digital literacy programme by providing 800 computers across eight centres as the pilot scheme. The government made this known during a press conference attended by representatives of Microsoft Nigeria, Signal Alliance, tertiary institutions, schools governing boards and other stakeholders

News

Digital map saves Nigeria N200bn annually –Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says that reduced travel time through the use of digital map saves Nigerians nearly N200 billion a year. Mohammed said this at the inauguration of the Economic Value of Geospatial Services by Google on Friday in Abuja. The minister said that digital maps, popularly called Google map […]

News

KPMG Digital Summit: Experts to talk on impact, future of digital business world

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

The world is now witnessing a paradigm shift in the balance of power from businesses operating as traditional value-chain models, to businesses modelled as digital platforms across key global markets, including US, China and UK. Today, the likelihood of being disrupted by a digital entrant is fast becoming a reality to many organisations, as only […]

Brands and Marketing

CSR: Aligning with digital world

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

There is no gainsaying the fact that, in today’s digital world, information marketing and content development has prove to be necessary for companies. Before now, blog writing was only thought of as personal diaries published to the Internet. However, checks by Daily Times showed that, today, almost forty per cent of companies use blogs for […]

Tech

Paucity of Fund Slow Nigeria’S Digital Broadcast Migration – BON

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has said that paucity of fund has slowed Nigeria’s digital migration, barely two months left for the country to transit from analogue to digital broadcast. BON Chairman, Mr Shola Omole, has said that Nigeria has not achieved up to 10 per cent digitalization of its broadcast industry with just two […]