Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon choose what people buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to new DHL eCommerce research titled: E-Commerce Trends Report 2026 released today. The report was based on survey findings from 29,000 online shoppers and 5,800 e-commerce businesses across 29 countries, including…
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced expanded collaboration with Nigeria to accelerate the country’s digital economy through a package of initiatives delivered under the UK’s Digital Access Programme. At the heart of this partnership is the State-level Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Enabling Digital Transformation (SPRIRET) initiative which was announced during the June visit of…
Smartphones shipments to Nigeria and other parts of Africa declined 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the period under review, such as the reopening of schools, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and…
The African Public Relations Association (APRA), today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA). This was sequel to an earlier invitation by NAMPA to APRA to co-host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference (ECC), scheduled to take place from 14th – 17th July 2026 at The Dome, in Namibia’s adventure capital…
Nigeria is ready to consolidate and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China in 2026, Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegbe has assured. He noted that emphasis will continue to be placed on cooperation that directly supports Nigeria’s development priorities, including economic diversification, infrastructure delivery, human capital development, technology…
Nigeria has emerged leader in local rice production in Africa, beating countries such as Madagascar, Egypt, Tanzania, Guinea, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and others. With 8.7million tons, the country had the highest volumes of production last year while Madagascar and Egypt followed with five million tons production respectively totaling a combined 45per cent share of the…
An international assessment says the African livestock sector requires a reliable data ecosystem to facilitate sustainable policy-making and development. The insights were part of a Baseline Assessment of Pastoral Livestock Marketing Chains conducted in Kenya and Nigeria. The livestock industry in Africa, valued at $51 billion, plays a vital role in the continent’s economic growth,…
