Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Innovation: Technologies Driving Businesses To A New Heights

 


In the last few years, the development of new technologies has changed the way we function in our daily lives. The things that were quite impossible to think about a few decades ago can be done within seconds with the help of newly developed gadgets. New technologies have made easy and quick communication as well as it has transformed the way of thinking and processing information. This evolution of new techs is also creating a revolution in the business sectors. Most of the people are diverting to online businesses and these tech innovations are necessary to maximize the chances of getting success. The technological revolution has also impacted offline businesses as well. Here, we have mentioned some significant tech innovations that help businesses to get more success.


Innovative Systems in Business

Whether it is an online business or the offline business, such business management systems help businesses to manage all the necessary information. They automate the information processes and simplify it. The management of finance, marketing, sales, purchase, and all the other important processes of any company to function have become easier thanks to ERP.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is in trend as well as a basic necessity for businesses. Such systems allow businesses to have a centralized database and make it easier to have proper control and the security of the products or the services. The proper arrangement of data and the information allow better decision power.

Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence

These two things are interconnected and help businesses in many ways to maximize success. Nowadays, most people use a smartphone and the internet. So, digital marketing help businesses to approach customer where they are. However, one needs to account that not all the customers can be potential customers and that’s where artificial intelligence arrives. AI technology processes the data of the consumer and helps the businesses to reach their potential customers.

For instance, when a customer wishes to buy a shoe and searches various deals on the internet, with the help of artificial intelligence, such customers can be reached by the online/offline shoe store. Apart from selling ads, digital marketing, and help the businesses to understand the target market so it can be reached with proper blogs, tutorials, news, and many other things.

Online Communication

The internet has changed all the businesses. Now even a small store from one corner of the world can reach customers from all across the globe with the internet. The Internet has not only bridged the gap between business and customer, but the communication channel inside the businesses has improved. With one online platform, all the employees can be in touch and share all the information. This helps in smoother and quicker functions of the business operation which eventually leads to fast success of the business. The regular updates on the services and products lead to efficient management. Additionally, video conferences for conducting meetings, interviews, and online training has benefited the business in several ways. Thus, the latest communication technology helps businesses to reach their goals quickly.

Mobile Application

The introduction of mobile phones and similar devices with internet connectivity has impacted the behavior of people as well as businesses. In order to create a communication channel with potential buyers or customers, mobile applications are being developed by businesses. These days when people use the smartphone more than other devices, businesses are reaching their customers through such apps.

In this category, we can take the example of online gambling. Online gambling services were initially available for computer users, but now seeing the huge target market among smartphone users, they offer a mobile application for the services to offer a customized experience. However, there are various things that need to be considered while implementing the use of the app in businesses. For example, the design, objective, potential profit in the future, integration of multiple services, and enriching customer experience.

CRM Systems

Customer is said to be king of the market and that is why relations have to be maintained with all the customers. With customer relationship management systems, even international businesses can maintain relations with customers from all parts of the world. This includes three main services that are related to the customers i.e. marketing, sales, and after services.

By incorporation these systems, businesses can adapt to the complication of the demands of the new customers while improving the services for the current as well as old customers.

Data Management Systems

Any business has to manage a bunch of data. Earlier, it was tricky to manage such big data on physical papers. The latest data management systems do not only store the big data without acquiring physical space, but they make it possible to sort this data in a way that it can be accessed and analyzed easily in the future.

Information/data is knowledge, and it can be accessed easily and quickly with the new data management system. The proper management system can help in making better decisions for businesses as well as customers in the future.

 

Monday, October 11, 2021

The Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum which is designed for 2022.

 


 The Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum has gotten the gong to kick start proceedings in 2022.




The Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum is a program designed by Trade Nigeria and supported by Norwegian Trade and Norwegian Embassy to promote trade, business partnership and provide international business opportunities for participants.  

The event that is structured  to hold in 2022 will boast the bilateral trade between Nigeria and Norway. And bring together thousands of senior-level, high profiled decision makers from across all industries to learn from and be inspired by some of the world’s most renowned business figures.

The platform will provide for participants endless opportunities that can be explored and how participants can partner to improve each other by sharing business ideas as well as other information that can grow their business and economic at large.

At Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum  you have the opportunity to learn and be inspired by some the most influential figures in the business  world and beyond; a blend of content delivered by CEO's, entrepreneurs, innovators, thought leaders and creative minds.

The Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum  will offer a unique blend of ideas and inspirations, it will also focus on issues that are most relevant in today's world, and in the life of business-people, stimulating new thinking and motivating action, whilst also offering a great opportunity for high-level networking.

Nigeria - Norway Economic and Investment Forum  will promote and protect the interests of the business community in Nigeria and Norway.


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Globe Chambers of Commerce : The Organization Insist that "Collaboration is Key" To Economic Growth

 




Globe Chambers of Commerce and Industry GCCI have revealed that collaboration remains the major ingredient in getting economies back on track after the pandemic.

The organization said that two weak economies can become stronger with strategic collaborations, adding that as nations are working towards self-sufficiency, bilateral trade is still a handy tool that will ensure quality of  foreign exchange.

With GCCI being an international trade organization, the group added that public-private partnership is also necessary to ensure the best hands a brought in to achieve the inevitable post-pandemic economic revival every country is clamouring for.

“We’re an organization with great initiative and innovations in the development and promotion of trade, business and investment around the world”, GCCI President, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George said.

“The major background of our organization is to build bilateral and multilateral trade partnerships which will form bridges between the private and public sectors”

“We design programmes that benefit all sectors by promoting trade and investment from as low as the rural level to national and international levels while collaborating with relevant government and international agencies.”, he said.

 

Globe Chambers of Commerce and Industry whose major services are Trade and Investment Promotions; Business Development; Trade Exhibition, Expo, Trade Fairs, Conferences, Summit, Forum; Trade and Investment Programme, Production and Promotions; Bilateral & Multilateral Economic Exchange and cooperation and joint venture routes; and G2G, G2B, B2B, B2C Trade Meetings

Hon. Buchi George further stated that the organization is globally grounded with partnerships with similar organizations adding that they have come to understand over time that nothing works if anyone wants to achieve it alone.

“We’re founded with excellence in service delivery and from experience, we have come to understand how the system works in different countries through our partners”

“Our goal is to be a global brand that supports economic growth through promotion of trade and investment policies also developing trade which focuses on industrialization and human capital development”, Hon. Buchi George said.

Nigeria National Day Awards will be conferred in the Occasion of Nigeria – Qatar Economic and investment Forum 2021, Doha, Qatar

 


The Nigeria @61 National day Awards are a means of recognizing various forms of merit and service to Nigeria.

20 Awards will be conferred to individuals for their exceptional achievements, their various victory and successes that have moved the entire nation and inspired young citizens and Nigerians to set new goals, reach for their dreams and pursue their aspirations.

Trade Nigeria is pleased to announce that the awards will be conferred in the occasion of Nigeria – Qatar Economic and investment Forum 2021.

The Nigeria – Qatar Economic and investment Forum 2021 is a Trade mission and Business Delegation to Doha, Qatar, designed for the 9th - 12th of November 2021. The program will create a unique business opportunity for Nigeria entrepreneurs, business individuals and policy makers working in multi-sectors of the economy to expand their network and discover new business opportunities.

The trade mission is designed with an itinerary to provide delegates with a platform to meet serious buyers, explore new development opportunities and network with innovative minds, agricultural experts, Leaders and entrepreneurs.

 

The Trade Mission to Doha, Qatar will also create an outstanding opportunity for Qatar to showcase its innovative prowess and capabilities to Nigerian sectors.

 

What to Expect

·        Business 2 Business Meetings (Plenary Meetings)

·        Access to network with numerous medium and large scale organization

·        Exhibition platforms

·        Site visiting

·        Innovations



The Nigeria – Qatar Trade mission and Business Delegation to Doha, Qatar is powered by Trade Nigeria in conjunction with Globe Chamber of commerce and Industry.



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Friday, October 8, 2021

Nigeria - Poland Economic and Investment Forum 2021

 


Nigeria - Poland Economic and Investment Forum is powered by Trade Nigeria to enhance trade, business, investment and economic opportunities between Nigeria and Poland.

The relationship between Nigeria and Poland over the years has been mutually beneficial guided by trust, respect and friendly relations.

Although  Nigeria and Poland business communities have recorded tremendous successes in bi-lateral trade, there is a large trade imbalance in favor of Poland as Poland exports represent some 80 per cent of the total bilateral trade volumes. This gap needs to be reduced.


Therefore, Nigeria - Poland Economic and Investment  Forum  is a forum that promotes mutual beneficial relationship in business transactions among Poland and Nigeria. This is projecting Nigeria not only as a consumer market alone, but as an investment destination where goods can be manufactured and consumed locally.

Nigeria - Poland Economic and Investment  Forum will explore ways of practical cooperation in trade, investment, finance, human resources, agriculture, fishing, and also strengthen industrial capacity cooperation in the manufacture of cars, household appliances, construction materials, textiles, food processing, and others. This is in line with Trade Nigeria focused on Growing Africa's Economy.

For further information: kindly visit or call any of the Trade Nigeria offices:

Abuja

Edo House, suite 5 – 05 fifth floor,

Central business district, Abuja.

+234(0)9074484983
+234(0)9033131552
+234(0)8124066664

Rivers State

#6, Omerelu Street, GRA Phase 1,

Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

+234(0)8161261262

+234(0)7056863770
+234(0)7010882314
+234(0)9080088327

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Nigeria: Central Bank has released the regulatory guideline on the eNaria.

 

From what Trade Nigeria Media Team gathered according to documents seen by Nairametrics, titled, “REGULATORY GUIDELINES ON THE eNAIRA”.

The document, the guidelines shall apply to all financial institutions and users of the eNaira. During the onboarding process, users shall have the option to disclose whether the eNaira wallet being created will be operated for self or as trustees.

The document reads, “The Central Bank of Nigeria, under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007 and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, is empowered to issue legal tender currency, ensure financial system and promote the development of electronic payments system. The Bank, in furtherance of its mandate, hereby issues the following guidelines for the operation of the eNaira.

 

“The eNaira is the digital form of the Naira, issued by the CBN in line with Section 19 of the CBN Act. It is a direct liability of the Bank, a legal tender and will form part of the currency in circulation and will be at par with the physical Naira (that is 1:1). 

 

“The eNaira shall complement traditional Naira as a less costly, more efficient, generally acceptable, safe and trusted means of payment. In addition, it will improve monetary policy effectiveness, enhance the government’s capacity to deploy targeted social interventions and boost remittances through formal channels.

“The eNaira wallet is required to access, use and hold eNaira. The eNaira will be exchangeable for other Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).” 

 

Key highlights of the guidelines

 

  •   The eNaira shall be administered by the CBN through the Digital Currency Management System (DCMS) to mint and issue eNaira.
  •   Financial institutions shall maintain a treasury eNaira wallet for holding and managing eNaira on the DCMS.
  •   The Financial institutions (FI) Suite is the primary application used by the FIs to manage their digital currency holdings, requests, and redemption with the CBN.
  •   The eNaira stock wallet belongs solely to the CBN and it shall warehouse all minted eNaira.
  •   The two-factor authentication and other measures shall be adopted to ensure the security of the eNaira wallet.
  •   The charges for eNaira transactions shall be in line with the Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial and Non-bank Financial Institutions.
  •   Financial Institutions are required to comply with the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 (as amended) and all subsisting anti-money laundering laws and regulations as may be issued by the CBN from time to time.

  1. §  Consumer Complaints in relation to the usage of the eNaira shall be referred to Helpdesk of users’ preferred FI Helpdesk. If unresolved by the FI Helpdesk, it shall be escalated to the eNaira Helpdesk via 0800myeNaira (0800 6936 2472) or helpdesk@enaira.com for resolution.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Nigeria - Japan Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation To Tokyo, Japan

 


 

Trade Nigeria and Globe Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Partnership with the Nigerian Government presents the Nigeria- Japan Bilateral Trade Mission and Business Delegation 2021. The Nigeria-Japan Bilateral Trade Mission and Business Delegation aims to further strengthen trade and Investment relations between both countries.

Recall that President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the person of Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) was in Tokyo, Japan some years ago during the 7th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD 7) were both countries came to an agreement to further deepen and extend trade relations between both nations.

Considering the fact that Nigeria as well as Africa is among the fastest growing economies of the world, many Japanese companies are interested in investing into Nigeria with the aim of securing strong economic ties with not just Nigeria but West Africa as a whole.

Currently, our main exports to Japan are Crude Oil, Petroleum products, Cocoa and cashew nuts. However, as Nigeria plans to extend exportation to the non-oil export commodities, the Nigerian -Japan Bilateral Trade Mission and Business Delegation will be an eye opener for other business ventures between both countries.

The Nigeria-Japan Bilateral Trade Mission and Business Delegation will be a power parked program for Companies, businesses, representatives from States and Federal Government. The program will undoubtedly feature Exhibitions,  B2B meetings, Business cocktail, Trade Conference, Business Conference and Bilateral Trade Agreement activities.

The event is billed to hold December 2021.

Registration for the Nigeria-Japan Trade Mission and Business Delegation is ongoing  and we implore every well-meaning business minds, individuals and organizations to seize this wonderful opportunity to explore internationally; scout for foreign partners  for growth and expansion of their businesses.

Ensure you do not miss out!

For further information: kindly visit or call any of the Trade Nigeria offices:

Abuja

Edo House, suite 5 – 05 fifth floor,

Central business district, Abuja.

+234(0)9074484983
+234(0)9033131552
+234(0)8124066664

Rivers State

#6, Omerelu Street, GRA Phase 1,

Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

+234(0)8161261262

+234(0)7056863770
+234(0)7010882314
+234(0)9080088327

 

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Trade Nigeria: Automobile and Automotive Expo 2021, South Korea

Automobile and Automotive Expo designed to be held in Korea from the 10th to 12th of November 2021  will bring together suppliers, dealers,  visionary and innovative minds, top organization leaders, manufacturers  with all those involved in automotive maintenance, repair and vehicle enhancement from around the world to communicate with each other to focus on new ideas that will impact the changing economy around them.

The aim of the Automobile and Automotive Expo 2021 will be to identify phenomena and trends of key importance to the future of automobile world and the prospects of its development.

The event will showcase a range of vehicle parts and accessories needed to keep cars, trucks, buses, motorbikes and commercial vehicles on the roads.

The Automobile and Automotive Expo 2021 is a place to establish permanent cooperation between the world of science and innovation that will transcend to giving participants an opportunity to find key contacts, importers, wholesalers in the industry, make the right deals and see innovation coming into the sector.

Features of the Event will include, and not limited to the following:

  •   B2B meetings with manufactures and suppliers
  •    Addressing Business Risk Factors
  •   Exhibitions
  •   Display of exotic brands
  •   promotion and attention to high standards of business activity, ethical standards in business and dissemination of the principles of corporate social responsibility,

The Automobile and Automotive Expo 2021 will be Supported jointly by Trade Nigeria, Globe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in partnership with other renown organizations and top Automobile Industries.

 

The year 2021 has been ascribed a year of serious challenge for organizations and industries, as well as the entire globe. “Our reality has changed radically and rapidly, regardless of anyone’s will, and in a way that no one had foreseen, and the social and economic effects of what the COVID-19 pandemic brought about are unlikely to disappear soon”.

Under those extreme conditions, Trade Nigeria will continually seek to remain true to its mission and objective, which it will keep pursuing developments in all sectors with the use of innovation.

Stay tuned as more updates on  Automobile and Automotive Expo 2021, South Korea come your way!


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Globe Chamber of Commerce: World Water Expo 2021



World Water Expo is a programme supported by Globe Chamber Of Commerce to proffer solution to problems that evolve around Wastewater, Sewer Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Portable Sanitation, Plumbing, Water Quality, High Pressure and lot more…..  

 The event is sets out to question our assumptions about where the world is moving; How long can banks lend money at negative interest rates? What happens as we approach the peak of global population? How would we do things differently if energy costs were forever low? What if the circular economy and nature-based solutions become orthodox? How does the end of Moore’s law change the model for growth?


Water is entering the new decade with everything to play for. Public awareness of the challenges ahead is greater than ever before. Climate change is bringing exciting new responsibilities. Technology is promising real productivity gains. Investment is buoyant. But making the most of this future is not going to be easy. So much in the world is changing.

The growth of every organization in the water sector depends on understanding where our assumptions are wrong. However it is not just about asking big questions. It is also about connecting the big picture with what is happening on the ground, and tracing out the implications for strategy and tactics. More importantly it is also about connecting with the other key decision makers from across the global water industry, sharing their insights and inspiration.

In other words, the programme works as an effective commercial hub to connect professionals,  manufacturers & distributors with buyers, Dealers, Operators, Contractors and Poten­tial Reps. from the served markets.

World Water Expo is a programme designed to kick start from the 29th 0f November to the 3rd of December 2021.

For information and Participation kindly visit or call any of the Trade Nigeria offices:

Abuja

Edo House, suite 5 – 05 fifth floor,

Central business district, Abuja.

+234(0)9074484983
+234(0)9033131552
+234(0)8124066664

Rivers State

#6, Omerelu Street, GRA Phase 1,

Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

+234(0)8161261262

+234(0)7056863770
+234(0)7010882314
+234(0)9080088327