Tech Unite Africa, the largest Technology Expo in West Africa, is delighted to announce its partnership with Startup World Cup, the biggest Startup pitch competition globally, renowned for providing budding entrepreneurs and innovators with prestigious platforms. This collaboration signifies a significant milestone for both entities as they unite to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration within the startup sector.
The partnership between Tech Unite Africa and Startup World Cup demonstrates their shared commitment to empowering emerging startups and providing them with invaluable opportunities for growth and success. By leveraging their respective expertise, resources, and networks, both organizations aim to amplify the...
Contracts are an essential part of every organisation’s operations. But despite the effort that companies put into negotiating, drafting and understanding contracts before they’re signed, they often lose track of them post-signature. The documents get filed away in a cabinet somewhere or scanned for storage on a server, then forgotten about, exposing the business to a range of significant risks.
Some of these include losing track of the actual paperwork, missing deadlines to renew or cancel contracts, failing to take advantage of incentives or discounts due under a contract, and incurring penalties for non-compliance with terms and conditions. That’s why...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial technology industry, maintaining trust and transparency with our stakeholders is paramount. As the CEO of Glade Inc., I'd like to address recent questions and concerns raised in a TechCabal article, and set the record straight on various aspects of our operations.
Internal Breach Incident:
The article correctly mentions that Glade experienced an internal breach in February 2022. The breach was a result of unauthorized individuals targeting our security systems. Since then, we have taken swift action to rectify the situation, bolster our security measures, and ensure the safety of our clients and the integrity...
Remote working became a thing after the pandemic when employees from around the globe had no other choice than to work from their homes. While some companies slowly returned to their normal activities with hybrid programs, many kept going remote, so working from home isn’t new to people.
Working from home has proven to be advantageous for many employees. For example, most can set a flexible schedule around their lifestyles, contributing to increased creativity. Others can save money since commuting or buying lunch every day is unnecessary.
Unfortunately, working from home has revealed that many workers are not productive anymore. Companies...
The countdown to the most anticipated tech event of the year has begun! On November 11, 2023, the Africa Startup Festival will take center stage in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent. This is an annual event that will bring together innovators, investors, tech enthusiasts, and companies from all around Africa to collaborate on ways to advance innovation on the African continent.
Fueling Innovation in Africa
The Africa Startup Festival 2023 intends to cast a spotlight on the enormous potential and creativity of the African startup ecosystem.
With the theme "Fueling Innovation in the African Continent," the festival...
Worldwide trends suddenly shifted at the beginning of the 20th century when technology faced considerable development and devices like mobile phones and computers became accessible to the public. This event led to new ways of advertising various products and services since people were bombarded with multiple companies and different products. Hence, the exacerbated competition changed traditional marketing.
The four Ps in marketing is the base of today’s strategies since they encapsulate the essential aspect of a company’s marketing of products, prices, places and ways of promotion. Still, using only this method is no longer productive, so modern marketing is a...
In today's world, sustainable investments have gained significant importance as individuals and organizations alike recognize the need for responsible and ethical business practices. One sector that often faces scrutiny is the oil industry, known for its environmental impact. However, even in this sector, there is a growing trend towards incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into oil trading practices.
This article explores the concept of sustainable investments highlights the ESG factors that investors and traders should consider when engaging in this market. If you're intrigued by the idea of trading oil, contemplating the Oil Pro Profit platform might prove...
Effectively communicating with employees is an ongoing, daily effort. They need to be made aware of policy changes, be up to date on changes to processes, and receive any new information about the organization and its goals. Not to mention you need to keep them motivated and up to speed on their role and how it contributes to the company’s larger goal.
It certainly can be a daunting task, but one that’s made easier to handle through internal videos!
Internal communications videos are company videos meant to get employees excited, informed, and engaged with the brand and its goals. You can...
xFusion a global leader in technological advancements, recently hosted its highly anticipated Partner Summit in Lagos Nigeria, bringing together over a 100 attendees of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries from around Nigeria. The event showcased xFusion's commitment to collaboration and highlighted the latest breakthroughs in technology that will shape the future.
The xFusion Partner Summit served as a unique platform for partners and attendees to connect and explore potential collaborations. The event drew an impressive lineup of distinguished guests, including prominent CEOs, industry experts, and influential thought leaders. With the theme "Fusion Leads Evolution," the Summit aimed to foster an...
If you're a business owner in the UK looking to hire international employees, you may be considering obtaining a sponsorship licence. A sponsorship licence allows businesses in the UK to sponsor a worker from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland for a work visa. In this post, we'll go over how a sponsorship licence can benefit your business and provide information about the EB2 Visa, which is one of the visas that may be available to sponsored workers.
Access to a Wide Pool of Talent:
One of the biggest benefits of a sponsorship licence is that it allows you...
Naming your brand is one of the most important decisions you will make as an entrepreneur. It’s not just about choosing something that reflects the values and mission behind your business—it's also about creating a memorable, meaningful name that resonates with potential customers.
Here are some tips on how to create a powerful brand name that stands out from the competition:
Align Your Name With Your Value Proposition
Your name should accurately reflect what your company does or offers its clients. When brainstorming names for your business, consider metaphors, visual imagery, and emotions—all of which can help tell people why they...
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority on Saturday launched the maiden edition of its Prize for Innovation Programme, targeted at stimulating development in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital ecosystem.
The launch was held at an event in Lagos which was attended by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the Managing Director of NSIA, Mr Aminu Umar -Sadiq; Chair of the NSIA Board Investment Committee, Mr. Ikemefuna Isiekwena; and members of the Executive Management Team, Mrs. Olubisi Makoju, and Mr. Kola Owodunni.
Other dignitaries that attended the launch are Ms. Odunayo Eweniyi of PiggyVest; Mr. Ralph Oluwole of Helium Health; Mrs. Amal Hassan...
In the past, most businesses were not willing to work virtually. All the companies set up physical offices for their employees where regular attendance was mandatory. Only a few of them were thinking of allowing their workers to work from home. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, those businesses were shut down due to lockdown.
Most businesses started working remotely and the trend of using virtual offices increased greatly as it was a flexible and productive alternative. This new trend accelerated the exploration of new chances by both the companies and employees to completely avail them.
The first barrier to...
Breaking into the technology space as an innovator comes with many challenges. First, you must sell your ideas, then successfully prove it to carve a niche for yourself in its competitive industry.
The right platform, however, gives you the opportunity to bring to fruition these ideas, drive your innovation and optimise your success in the technological industry.
This is why The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) on the 10th of December will launch the maiden edition of its Prize for Innovation Programme (NPI), to encourage and support creativity and ingenuity in the technology space.
The NPI programme which is to be launched...
No wonder, marketing is a broad field and it even encompasses the area of digital marketing along with other sub-branches such as social media and content. Therefore, you can easily find yourself in a tough situation when you are looking for marketing essay topics for your research papers.
These papers include specific areas of marketing alongside case studies, strategies, and situations. Being a student, you can showcase your ability to think differently while finding relevant sources of information and analyzing unique data. Listed below are the top 40 marketing essay topics for your assignment. To check the uniqueness of your...
So, you've recently launched a new company, and you're looking to overcome the two main challenges faced by most startups at the outset: generating brand awareness and engaging new consumers.
Now, chances are that you know the answer to those challenges lies in top-notch content marketing, but marketing strategies are not all created equal!
Fledgling companies need long-lived content that communicates crucial info while also getting people on board and excited about your new venture, and that’s exactly what animated explainer videos are for!
The problem, though, is that startups have some specific content needs that should shape the way you develop...
If you’re handy with tools and know a thing or two about fixing items around the house, you might consider starting a handyman business.
“Handyman” is a term used to describe home improvement contractors who offer services to fix homes or other structures.
The tips below (presented to you by NaijaTechGuide) can help you start and run your handyman business efficiently.
How To Start a Handyman Business
The first thing you should do is learn the legalities of doing handyman work. Search your state and local laws to see if you need a license.
Find out which type of work needs a permit and...
Lean manufacturing is an ideology-based production process that maximizes productivity while lowering waste in manufacturing operations. The lean principle states that waste does not add value to the final product. Lean manufacturing has many benefits, including reduced operation costs, lead times, and enhanced product quality.
This production is based on a certain manufacturing principle that influences production systems globally. The main purpose of Lean production is to get rid of the waste while continually improving the process, delivering sustainable value to the client.
Let us dive right into all you should know about the Lean Manufacturing Process.
Why Lean Production is Essential
Waste...
If you are seeking lenders who can trust you with low-interest rates and are eager to offer you credit cards, maintaining high credit scores is a must. It is essentially a score calculated based on your past financial behaviour and creditworthiness to impress a potential lender. That is why you should know what aspects will hurt your credit score in the long run.
Two accounts have a considerable impact on your credit scores, namely, instalment loans and revolving credit. The former includes fixed amount loans like student and personal loans and mortgages that get paid off in a fixed term....
Although SMEs contribute immensely to Nigeria’s economy and also account for 48% of the country's national GDP, as well as 96% of businesses and 84% of employment in the country, it is still difficult to run a startup in Nigeria.
However, there are some SME-friendly tools and solutions that can ease a bit of that burden for the young entrepreneur.
Here are seven apps and features helping small business owners manage their operations better.
1. Wave
Wave is an all-in-one toolkit for small businesses to create invoices, track transactions, and log in customer/vendor accounting details. It also assists in tracking income and expenses, receiving payments...
17th, November 2021: This February 2022, Saudi Arabia will be hosting the largest technology event ever launched, LEAP, bringing together the global technology community under one roof to tackle the biggest socio-cultural challenges of the world.
Taking place from the 1st – 3rd of February 2022 in Riyadh, LEAP is set to become a truly global platform for the entire innovation ecosystem, connecting pioneers and disruptors with business and government leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and more to experience and learn about the technologies of the future.
The event will welcome speakers from all around the world; including Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and co-founder,...
Raising money for your business is no easy task. Unfortunately, most business owners don’t have money in the bank to support business growth for the first few years. The majority of earnings from your first year of business almost always pays for expenses put into the business and reinvesting to help maintain and scale growth.
As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to wait three to four years for a business to become profitable. This isn’t the same for every business, but it’s a realistic approach to take.
Business plans are detailed documents that outline who a company is,...
Worldwide trends suddenly shifted at the beginning of the 20th century when technology faced considerable development and devices like mobile phones and computers became...
Although SMEs contribute immensely to Nigeria’s economy and also account for 48% of the country's national GDP, as well as 96% of businesses and 84%...
IT Outsourcing is commonly used by businesses. But there are quite many problems associated with it. Let’s see the problems below-
1. Threats to Security:
The...
