Digital shipping platforms have made it easier to find vessels, monitor ports, and obtain market information. However, access to more data does not automatically reduce the risks associated with a bulk cargo shipment. The value lies in knowing which information to examine, how to compare different sources, and when to question what appears on the screen.
Before an exporter, importer or commodity trader commits cargo to a vessel, several digital checks can identify potential technical, operational and commercial problems. These checks do not replace professional judgment, direct communication with the parties or careful review of the charter party. They provide an essential first layer of verification and help charterers ask the right questions before making an expensive commitment.
The following seven...
Mobile-first shopping habits have opened the door to a category of apps that didn't really exist a decade ago: tools built specifically to help people find and compare ongoing retail promotions, rather than a specific product. As smartphone penetration keeps growing across emerging markets, this category is becoming a normal part of how people plan everyday purchases.
Why deal-aggregator apps are growing globally
Retailers everywhere run promotional cycles — weekly discounts, seasonal clearances, loyalty offers — but they typically communicate these through their own separate channels: an in-store flyer, a branded app, a loyalty-program notification.
For a shopper who wants to compare more than one retailer at once, this means juggling several apps or checking several physical flyers, which most people simply...
Nigerians are in love with cryptocurrencies. The country saw a 210% rise in cryptocurrency usage and trade over the year. This means that in Africa, Nigeria is the country with the fastest adoption of crypto assets, consequently opening opportunities for those looking to make money on the side by trading or looking to make a full-time job trading.
The opportunities are wide open for those entering the market now as Nigeria is also the country with the most number of BTC ATMs in Africa. This is a clear sign that the country's adoption of crypto is not a trend likely...
With the current unpredictable state the world is in at the moment, it is always better to be prepared to face the challenges ahead. Out of the plethora of things that you should get sorted out, one of the most important matters is food.
Being a basic necessity to mankind, it is crucial that the supply of food does not get cut off no matter what crises hits us and that it is sustainable for a substantial period of time.
Therefore, you should get a survival food kit and have it stored in your homes when disaster strikes. Not only that...
As a Nigerian, you probably have heard a popular song by Fela Kuti. Water no get enemy.
Well, that might be true in most cases. Because without water, we would all be dead today. But some things are water enemies. One of these things is your smartphone. You can say that a smartphone's greatest enemy is water. Because once the water enters the phone, the phone goes off immediately.
No matter how good and expensive a smartphone is, it doesn’t know how to swim. With all the outdoor activities that go on in our daily lives, keeping your phone above...
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The norm in Nigeria with regards to the recruitment of unemployed persons is that majority of recruitment agencies make promises of employment to unsuspecting job seekers which in most cases are non-existent and demand a high consulting fees for such unscrupulous service.
It is then crucial for companies or organizations keen on operating recruitment service as a recruitment agency or to function as a recruiter in any capacity in Nigeria to comply with the provisions of the...
Whether you’re a writer, designer, consultant, or developer, if you’re freelancing, you need to keep your ducks in order and your processes organized. With remote work becoming the norm, the right tools can make or break your success.
Getting ahead in an increasingly competitive gig economy environment is reliant on you providing the very best service possible to your clients.
Luckily, there are a few handy tools to help you do just that. From AI-powered platforms to time-tested productivity suites, here’s a curated list of the 10 best tools for freelancers this year, designed to help you manage projects, communicate seamlessly,...
Telehealth has played a major role in the future of healthcare for years, but it has taken on even greater importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring have the potential to help improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital and doctor visits, and facilitate more convenient care.
The rapid merging of tech and healthcare has revealed a wide variety of benefits. Patients who need behavioural health services can often receive them via video conferencing, from the comfort of their own home.
People with chronic conditions do not have to attend in-person appointments as often, as long as their condition is...
Multichoice, a South African TV satellite dish operator, will be adding streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix to its DSTV platform soon. This new development comes as the TV operator continues to experience growth in the market, adding about 900,000 GOTV and DStv subscribers to its pay-TV platform over its last financial year.
Already, Multichoice offers its video-on-demand subscription-based streaming service, but in a bid to add a new set of fresh subscribers to its already large 19.5 million subscriber base, the company is looking to add the Netflix and Amazon Video Prime streaming services to the services...
A foreigner who desires to invest in the Nigerian economy or a Nigerian who wishes to engage the services of a foreign expert must make certain that a business entity is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a Limited liability Company (LTD)
Aligned with the conditions of the above assertion, it will be pertinent to take a critical look at the step-by-step guide, requirements, and cost of processing an Expatriate quota application, Subject to Regularization (STR) Visa and Combine Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien card (CERPAC) after the completion of an incorporation process in Nigeria.
The essence of fusing all...
“Uber For” is revolutionizing the different industries by catering to the on-demand needs of the category and the different niches. For instance, Uber for food has now resulted in on-demand food that you can call for at any time, and track till it arrives at your doorstep.
“Uber for” or on-demand has revolutionized the food, grocery, laundry, medical, salons, and other industries. It has even hit the job industries such as carpentry, plumbing, and others, making it more like a marketplace for the people who want to avail the service and the sellers who are providing these services.
The only difference...
With the sharp increase in brokerages and new companies offering investment apps, the options are numerous. Plus, choosing the best investment apps can be overwhelming with the long list of investment apps in the market.
There are numerous apps for every category of investors either you are a stock trader or an angel investor; there are apps suitable for you.
And as a beginner with a lot of fears and doubts, there are investment apps to help beginners get familiar and comfortable with investing.
You want to ensure that, in the race of increasing your capital; you don’t end up losing it...
So many times we meet ourselves or got stuck in a meeting we never wanted, the next thing that comes to the mind is for a call to come in and break the discuss and get us free.
Getting a call and then saying you have to go is a lot more believable than just saying it out of the blue. These apps are great for getting you out of uncomfortable situations.
Apart from call prank apps acting as a savior in meetings you want to avoid, it still can be used as fun among friends
Out of all of the benefits...
Have you always wanted to venture into agriculture; start a poultry farm, a piggery, a cow ranch, or better still plant crops, but you are always busy with one or two things and don't think you can juggle between work and farm? What you may need are Agriculture Investment Platforms.
Don't worry, there are a number of crowdfunding based agriculture investment platforms that makes it possible for you to own a farm without any manual labor on your part.
There are tons of Agricultural Investment Platforms that enable you to invest your hard earned money into agriculture and get a good...
Starting a business is a big thing, people often underestimate the time, energy and dedication it takes to start and maintain a business, that is why nine out of 10 start-ups fail.
Here are 10 tips to help get your business up and running.
1. Choose a Strong Name
Choosing the right name for your company can have a big effect on your business and how it will grow. Firstly, try to avoid names that are hard to pronounce for either employees or clients.
Make sure it’s a name you can be proud of and don’t forget to carry out a thorough trademark...
Life is about living, not just surviving. And living life to its fullest is not possible with financial stability looming over your head. Are you constantly worried about money?
Money struggles can strain relationships, adversely impact health and cause severe stress. And if you don’t have much of it to begin with, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel can seem impossible.
Unless you receive an unexpected inheritance or win the lottery, you must take active steps to improve your situation. Whether you’re fresh out of college or a young single parent, our expert guide will help you build...
OCar was a taxi hailing service similar to Uber and Bolt. Opera Pay (OPay) launched the cab-hailing service in November 2019. The service joins ORide (a motorcycle hailing service), OTrike (a tricycle hailing service), and OBus (for bus hailing) in Opera's ride hailing universe.
OCar started operations in eight major Nigerian cities namely Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Benin and Kaduna. Like other transport hailing services offered by Opera, OCar is built into the OPay App.
OPay's choice of location on OCar's launch has portrayed an attempt to compete with dominating ride hailing companies like the Estonia-owned Bolt, which...
OBus is an online bus hailing service launched by the Opay company to make transportation easier for Nigerians. OBus (a.k.a. Opera Bus or OPay Bus) is one of the latest services launched by OPay. OPay (Opera-pay) is a multi-service commercial online platform that offers interesting services. In this expository article, we will be looking at OBus in detail.
OBus operates like other OPay online ride hailing services like ORide and OTrike. It is a commercial transit service that can be accessed from the OPay app. OBus functions more like the conventional bus, but will be a more comfortable transit service.
The...
With so many new technologies appearing seemingly every day it’s easy to get lost in all of the acronyms. Sometimes even when they are spelled out things aren’t that much clearer.
Business process automation and robotic process automation are both aimed at optimizing your workflow but they go about it differently. Let’s look at both of them closer.
What is BPA
Business process automation (BPA) is an approach that focuses on streamlining whole tasks from beginning to the end. It transforms the elements of the workflow to not require any human intervention.
This boosts overall productivity and buys your staff more time for...
Aside from product or service quality, marketing is among the crucial factors affecting success in business. Fortunately for modern entrepreneurs, there’s now a wealth of innovative marketing techniques available, aside from the traditional ones.
Specifically, the rise of digital display advertising has opened countless opportunities for business owners, regardless of their industry and type of business.
In a nutshell, the technology and techniques used in digital advertising allows marketers to engage more people, even on a global scale.
It has even changed the way brands are introduced to the market. Check out the insights below to know how this marketing method changes...
A Problem Worth Solving
In recent times, there have been a growing rate of emigration of medical practitioners from Nigeria to developed countries. Annually, it is estimated that 2000 doctors leave the country to practice in developed societies. US, UK and Canada are the popular countries of destination.
There are about 72,000 medical doctors registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) but only approximately 35,000 are currently practicing in the country.
Consequently, the ratio of doctor per population is approximately 1:6000 for a population of over 200 million in the country. This don’t tally with WHO recommendation of 1...
Are you exhausted from the paperwork, applicants and other administrative tasks? Do you want to organize the tasks anyway?
You must wish to find some way to eradicate all such problems!!
When people relished life, they want a smooth and comfortable living. As people are involved in fashion, food, salon, etc. they want easy access to them. Therefore managing tasks daily is tricky, though.
Here we have the solution to all of your problems. The digital era transformed life. This is an all-in-one online appointment booking software. Scheduling makes life effortless.
It can meet the requirements of the business and provide the best...
DStv is a leading Digital Satellite TV and streaming service from Multichoice (a Canal+ Company) in Nigeria and across Africa. The service offers direct-to-home...
Today, most leading newspapers in Nigeria have online editions. This means you can read the latest news from major Nigerian newspapers online for free....
