E-business

MTN Group announced plans to expand its network infrastructure footprint on the conti­nent with a $10 billion investment by 2030. The International Telecom­munication Union (ITU), which relayed the information, said the company will inject $2 billion an­nually as part of the initiative. According to the ITU, MTN Group plans to …

Temu has won over many consumers in Nigeria in its first 100 days with its blend of quality products at affordable prices, made possible by its direct-from-factory model that reduces middleman costs.   Since its launch in Nigeria last November, Temu has seen strong consumer uptake. Offering a wide range …

KongaFM 103.7, the 24/7 innovative hit music and commerce radio station, has taken the airwaves by storm since its recent launch. Operating on terrestrial frequencies in Lagos on 103.7 and streaming online for listeners globally at www.kongafm.com, KongaFM has quickly become a favourite among audiences. The radio station blends entertainment, …

…As AI, More Agents to Drive Next Phase of Mobile Money Growth   The Managing Director of PalmPay, a leading fintech company, Chika Nwosu has predicted a significant surge in mobile money usage in Nigeria, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, improved internet connectivity, and the growing demand for affordable financial …

  Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Konga, has unveiled the Naija Shopping Festival, a Christmas sales event designed to offer shoppers extraordinary discounts and unbeatable deals.   This exciting shopping extravaganza begins on December 1 and runs through December 30, promising an unforgettable experience for all.   With discounts of up …

Konga Health, Nigeria’s premier digital healthcare distribution company, has sealed an exclusive partnership with CeraVe, a leading global skincare brand under the L’Oréal umbrella, to launch its product in the country. L’Oréal is the world leader in beauty: makeup, cosmetics, haircare and perfume in terms of quality, efficacy and safety. …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has announced the third edition of its highly anticipated Mid-Year Shopping Festival. This sales campaign, which runs from June 1st through July 31st, 2024, offers two months of intense price slashes across all product categories. It promises to be the biggest discount sale in the …

The Konga Tech Month sales campaign from e-commerce giant Konga has been nothing short of a sensation since it kicked off on the 1st of this month. With massive discounts promised on a wide range of tech products, shoppers have flocked to Konga’s website in droves, taking advantage of the …

Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria has collaborated with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to provide with unlimited internet access at the institute’s inaugural edition of the Nigeria Public Relations Week. The trailblazing event themed ‘Leveraging Public Relations as a Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance’ …

The recent announcement of Jumia Food’s exit from Nigeria, its biggest market, has set alarm bells ringing among industry watchers. Dr. Fred Bongani, a former employee and founding staff, examines the fallouts from this latest misadventure E-Commerce, despite its potential as a goldmine, remains one of the most challenging business …