The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
The fair will showcase leading technological innovations that cut across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Communication Technologies, among others.
The event will also feature a Start-up Pitch Competition – Zecathon – to identify innovative startups, panel discussions, masterclasses and exhibitions.
Among the rich lineup of activities, the event will feature opening remarks by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank and a welcome address...
If you are looking for the best web hosting in Nigeria, you have two options. You can either choose a reliable Nigeria-based web hosting company or a global hosting provider. As a business or an entrepreneur in Nigeria, you want affordable web hosting without compromising on performance.
A Nigeria-based web host is one with an office in Nigeria, offering you the additional convenience of paying in Naira. For global hosting companies, you will be required to make payments in a foreign currency, usually the US dollar.
If you are currently wondering which web hosting companies to choose for your business in Nigeria, I have been using hosting services since 2009 and will be helping you make that choice here.
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Nigerians are becoming aware of how much profit they can make from trading gift cards for cash. It is no wonder that gift cards vendors are found everywhere; from Whatsapp statuses, Twitter timelines and sponsored ads, instagram, to Facebook pages. And even if you do not have any internet presence, you may have seen one or two billboards in your city advertising a gift card platform or company.
Most people own gift cards such as Nordstrom Gift Card, Best Buy Gift Card, eBay Gift Card, Footlocker Gift Card, GameStop Gift Card, Macy's Gift Card, Amazon Gift Card, iTunes Gift Card,...
The shift to remote work has not only increased Internet traffic. It has also caused a spike in cyberattacks. While all types of assaults upsurged in 2020, ransom attacks prevailed. They rose by 150% over the previous year. Along with this, the sum paid by victims grew by over 300%.
In 2021, this trend is not decreasing but growing. Who usually becomes a victim of cyberattacks? High-profile ransom cases are making daily headlines, engaging individuals, critical infrastructure, private companies, and municipalities. And online retailers are not an exception.
Hackers demand more, extending their requirements to tens of millions of dollars. They...
In today’s competitive world, if you want to succeed, you must know the value of perfect and profitable keywords. Having low-ranked keywords in your websites can be a reason for your failure as it will not perform as expected in search engine results. Hence, it is never a bad idea to invest in a good keyword research tool which helps you enhance your website’s SEO performance.
It is essential to choose the right SEO tool and keyword research tool when it comes to optimizing your site. Believe it or not, a site with the perfect keyword or phrase can save...
It's no secret that social media marketing giant Twitter has made a name for itself in the last decade or so. But it is the most desirable platform for users to interact with companies and share their thoughts online. In order to expand their social media presence, businesses and advertisers are spending a lot of time and money on the platform.
Twitter is becoming one of the most demanding social media marketing channels as a consequence of all this.
In terms of pop culture, local or global news, your job or the brands you use and wear, Twitter is a strong...
For many African businesses, from small kiosks to large regional players, the move away from cash has been hugely beneficial. This is particularly true in a pandemic world, with societies moving further away from cash and towards digital and card-based payments as a safer, more efficient way to pay.
Unfortunately, along with this shift comes a rise in fraud, putting many businesses at risk.
But it can be avoided – here’s how:
1. Accept EMV Chip Cards:
EMV is the global standard for credit and debit card purchases, and an important means of protecting your business from fraud.
Working with a payment service provider...
Did you know that an estimated 36 billion records were exposed due to data breaches in 2020 alone?
Did you know that cybercrime costs organizations $2.9 million every minute?
Still not taking cybersecurity seriously?
Data breaches and hacks are not a joke. If you have neglected to place security measures to prevent them, you might be in big trouble.
Here, we have put together a checklist of nine cybersecurity measures that your business needs to follow. Dive in to learn more.
1. Have a Cybersecurity Plan in Place
If you are a small or medium-sized company having a team of cybersecurity experts can be a...
Knowing where to trade gift cards and where to get the best rates for your gift card trading are two disparate things. There are a lot of options to gift card trading that traders can explore.
For some, it might be about selling their cards and getting paid at whatever rate, but smart gift card traders look for platforms offering the best rates.
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How much will I get for a $100 eBay Gift Card?
Do you ever wonder how much selling a $100 eBay gift card is worth in...
For the most part of 2020, employees worked from home and so they are susceptible to cyberattacks. Aside from spending large sums of money on IT infrastructure, business owners hardly find it useful to invest in VPNs to keep their workers secure online.
But, apart from online security, what other advantages can a VPN provide to a business?
In this article, we'll go through five ways that using a VPN can be of advantage to your business.
1. Improved Online Safety
Small businesses don't have a lot of money to spend on data security and internet security, and due to this, they are...
If you want to succeed in anything you want to do, one of the best ways to start is having a mentor, and blogging is not an exception.
Learning from those already blogging can save you time and resources, because you will learn from the mistakes they made and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.
In this post, you will learn about 5 costly mistakes beginner bloggers should avoid.
Whether you have started your blog but don't know if you are on the right track or want to start one, you should read and know what to avoid if you...
Many freelancers have problem managing their time effectively. Most times it seems like the 24 hours in a day is not enough to get things done, as there are always pending projects and tasks to complete. To settle this, many freelancers have adopted the culture of working till midnight to cater for the insufficient time.
While I can’t boldly say if 24 hours is enough or not, I can at least say, 24 hours is enough to get things done and continue the following day. And unlike several other things in this world, I think time is one of the...
Security of network connection is one of the most important things to keep an eye on in the business. If your company’s equipment isn’t protected, it can be easily accessed from any computer in the world with just a few tools and a bit of knowledge. So, you need some kind of a guardian that will ensure that the connection is safe.
That’s why firewalls exist. They are devices or programs that block harmful network packages, thus not allowing them to get into the computer. However, while there are many types of firewalls of different forms and specifics, it’s important...
It is needless to say that smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. From communication to entertainment to shopping, we need our smartphones for every little thing we do.
We also use our smartphones to store sensitive and private data like card details, passwords, etc. This makes smartphones the prime targets of hackers.
A hacker can use different ways to get to your phone. One of the ways is by sending a link. If you are an Android user, you should be careful of what links you receive on your phone. That’s because this method is more commonly used...
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re having an interesting discussion with somebody or a group of people online but you wish you could speak to express yourself better?
If you have, then there’s a place where that voice of yours can be heard clearly and it’s nowhere else but on Tribe Naija.
Just in case you do not know what Tribe Naija is, it’s a growing social platform specifically created for Nigerians especially Nigerian youths to engage in a plethora of meaningful conversations around different topics on social, sports, politics, economy, entertainment and lifestyle.
And if you are already...
"Master Forex”. I’m almost certain I have never heard these two words put together before. I mean, is this even a thing? One can attain mastery in a thing like...like forex trading? Hold that thought while I tell you a quick story.
Picasso is casually sitting in a park. A woman, recognizing him, walks up to him and begs for a portrait of herself. Picasso is in a good mood so he agrees to. In a few really short minutes, he hands her the portrait.
Completely awed and excited, she asks how much she owes him.
“$5,000, ma’am”, replied Picasso. In wide-eyed...
With the usage of online dating apps and social media platforms on the rise, there’s no doubt why the number of online romance scams has been skyrocketing with every passing year.
Although your cyber partner may assure you how much they love you, this conversation always seems to end with money. It can be slightly hard to detect a scammer if you’re new to the online dating world, however, you can always take the help of a professional who uses the latest software to identify and reveal a scammer to you.
Whether you live in Brisbane or any other part...
Server security tools focus on protecting physical servers, from safeguarding admin privileges to login credentials. In addition, antivirus software can be configured on each server to protect them from any malicious activity, and endpoint monitoring is critical.
Still, it often feels today like physical servers have become just another end-point for malicious attackers to exploit. And with the rapid advancement of technology, bad actors have more resources than ever, and cybersecurity experts must constantly battle this threat.
To this end, we'll take a look at why server security is so vital for organizations and a few ways you can make your...
Having been hit hardest by Covid-19, 2020 was the year of change, transformation, adoption, and progression, not only for the business world but also for the education industry. The sudden outbreak of the pandemic resulted in the closure of schools across 186 countries, leaving over 1.2 billion children out of the classroom.
The educational institutions that were based solely on traditional learning methods before the crisis suddenly shifted entirely to online overnight and realized the significance of making eLearning more responsive, flexible, and agile. All thanks to digital technologies and online presentation platforms that enabled the education sector to sail...
Custom web development projects can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. Yes, there are a lot of steps, a lot can go wrong, and the results are important.
However, if you start by keeping the most important pieces of the project top of mind, the whole process will be easier, and ultimately, more successful.
To help keep the important stuff top of mind and move past the fluff, we’ve put together a list of the most important things to think about when embarking on a custom web development project.
Remember these aspects while the project moves along and...
In recent years, modern technologies, communications, cloud data, robotics, sensors, and automation systems have been actively introduced in agriculture, which has led to the ubiquity of precision and smart farming.
And as due to the global pandemic companies of all sizes in different industries are working remotely, even farmers monitor their seedlings from home, enjoying the benefits of smart farming technology.
In this piece, we will explain what smart tech means and how it can assist farmers, especially in the African region.
Smart Farming Technologies
Modern smart farming technologies have the potential to help tackle poverty and hunger more effectively, especially in developing...
The U.S. Embassy interview is the culmination of the American visa application process. It depends on the communication with the visa officer whether the applicant will get a visa to America or it will be decided to refuse him.
In a short time you need to explain the purpose of your trip, convince the Embassy officer that you do not want to stay in the US, and if necessary answer the questions about your background and work.
The interview itself takes no more than 2-3 minutes and the decision is made very quickly. In this article, we will talk...
You need the best marketing automation software to scale your business fast and convert more leads to customers.
Marketing automation software are software tools that...
Nigerian Nollywood movies quality has grown from the typical traditional English, Yoruba, and Igbo movies you knew in the 90’s to top-class and quality...
Congratulations! Your Monthly 1.5GB data plan has been successfully renewed.
Is this the kind of message you are getting? Auto-renewal is convenient, but can be...
