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5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Business as a Student

Are you among those who think that running a business is the game of experienced graduates and professionals? I am going to show you five reason why that believe is wrong. If you are a student reading this or you are a fresh graduate and you have never thought of More »

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How You can Buy or Sell on Google Trader through SMS

You can now search, buy, post or sell your products/services on Google’s classified ads site Google Trader. It is very simple, you only have to send a message to a short code via SMS. To start using the SMS service Text START to 6007. Posting on Google Trader is free! More »

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Wikipedia to Go Free on Mobiles in Africa and Middle East This Year

The Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organisation that operates Wikipedia and Orange, a mobile network provider have concluded a deal that will allow millions of people from Africa and Midddle East to gain free unlimited access to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia from the mobile phones. The project is targeted at the More »

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Google+ integrates with Google Trader: Personalize your Listings

Google announced today that it has integrated Google+ (its social network) with Google Trader (it classified ads site). This means users on google trader can personalize their listings. According to press release on Google Africa blog: We wanted to make Google Trader a little bit more personal. So today, for More »

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Top Ten Most Visited and Popular Nigerian Websites in January, 2012

In continuation of our monthly review of Top Ten Most Visited Nigerian Websites and Blogs which we started in November of 2011 we bring to you the list of most visited Nigerian sites in January, 2012. 1. Vanguardngr.com: The online version of the well read newspaper has retained its top More »

#FuelSubsidy Social Media War: President Jonathan Under Fire From His Friends on Facebook

When President Goodluck Jonathan joined the largest social network it was attracted widespread attention and within days the President’s official Facebook page drew the most fans ever in the history of the social network in Nigeria. His electoral campaign was social media driven to some extent as he deployed the tools on Facebook to engage

Microsoft Nigeria Embarks on Training for Youths on Software Development

Microsoft Nigeria, the Nigerian unit of the apex software development company Microsoft has announced it has started training some young people in higher institutions in the country on software programming to help them become more productive citizens. The Microsoft Country Manager in Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Onyeje revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

CBN Enforce E-Payment in Private Industries and Public Institutions

With effect from today the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will begin full implementation of electronic payment system in all private and public organisations. To this end the apex bank has directed all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country to dishonour payment instructions with schedules delivered via unsecured method. The CBN

MTN to Spend Over $1 Billion in Nigerian Network Operations in 2012

A spokesman for the MTN Group has disclosed that MTN plans to spend more than $1 billion this year on its Nigerian network as it pushes to meet regulatory demands for improved service delivery. The telecom giant with over 40 million subscribers in Nigeria has been under pressure from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to

Pursuing a Career in Human Resources? Why You Should Consider an MBA and Possible Career Paths for The Human Resources Professional

As the modern workplace gets more competitive one of the emerging lucrative career paths is that of Human resources management. If you are considering pursuing a career as a Human Resources professional there are things you should know to help you achieve success in a career path full of growing opportunities and possibilities. Education and

Federal Ministry of Transport Website Hacked! #fuelsubsidy #occupynigeria

The last has certainly not been heard on the recent removal of subsidy from fuel imports into the country. As several Nigerians carry out their protests on the streets and highways those with the tech know how are taking their protests to the cyber space. A group going by the name NaijaCyberHactivists have hacked the

Top Ten Most Visited and Popular Nigerian Websites in December, 2011

In continuation of our monthly review of Top Ten Most Visited Nigerian Websites and Blogs which we started in November of 2011 we bring to you the list of most visited Nigerian sites in December, 2011. There were few changes to the November rankings as Vconnect made the most improvement jumping two places from 5th

Meet Nigeria’s Most Influential and Powerful CEOs in the Entertainment Industry

As Nigeria’s entertainment industry goes it has been a case of gradual rise. Though potential is quite far from being realised there are encouraging signs that the country’s entertainment industry will grow to match what is obtainable in the western world. We present to you the people who helped and are still helping shape Nigeria’s

The Most Popular NairaBrains Posts in 2011 and What We Learnt From You

First we wish all our readers a fun filled, adventurous new year. May we all make faster progress towards our life and business goals this 2012. As Nigeria’s best read business information blog it has been an exciting year for us. In less than six months of launching fully as a business information and creative

The 9 Most Promising Areas/Niches to Launch a Business Startup in 2012

As we go into year 2012 we bring to you a critical analysis of the most promising business niches for startups. These are niches we believe will further push the limits of tech based business in Nigeria and Africa. These are potential areas that will make impact in the coming year and hopefully make a