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Telecom providers get August ultimatum to roll-out 5G network

Telecom service providers have up till August 24, 2022 to rollout the 5G network. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave the order on Thursday. Prof Garba Danbatta, NCC executive vice chairman, said this in Lagos. He said the deployment would open a new vista of opportunities for economic development. The NCC identified the challenges delaying

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Alert: How Consumers Can Spot Fake Social Media (Business) Account

The growth of online markets undoubtedly signifies a significant shift in consumer shopping behaviour and preference. In other words, more buyers are turning to online sellers and providers. Ease of purchase, majorly done through electronic bank transfer, product availability, and the offer of varieties apparently form part of the allure of online markets. A major

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10 best African countries to be an entrepreneur

A new report compiled by the CEOWORLD magazine has found the best African countries to become an entrepreneur. The Entrepreneurship Index evaluates a total of 100 economies based on a wide range of factors to create an overall “best countries for entrepreneurship” index, including innovation, competitiveness, infrastructure, labour skills, access to capital, and openness for business.

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Beware: Another infectious disease breaks out in North Korea

Travelers to North Korea are hereby urged to seek information and take necessary precautions as a new infectious disease has broken out in the country. Consumertrics learned that at least 800 families are so far affected by the latest disease outbreak. Medical crews and disease investigators have identified the infectious disease, discovered in Haeju City

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How Electricity Consumers Can Check Overcharging

Electricity consumers, who are without prepaid meters fixed to the apartments or premises, can track their bills to see whether they are being over-charged. Although, the Electricity Power Reforms Act (EPRA) mandates power suppliers to provide pre-paid meters to consumers, many households still do not have them. As a result, service providers issue unmetered customers

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This Is How To Know If Your Bank Is Stealing Your Money

A major complaint by consumers of banking services in Nigeria is the multiplicity of charges being levied on transactions. Some of such charges are questionable and against regulatory instructions. Consumertrics findings reveal a preponderance of bank customers is unhappy with the reality but often fail to ask questions, or lodge a complaint in situations of

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