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$268 Million Approved by Nigeria for Agri & Tech Innovators

The giant Of Africa, Nigeria approved disbursing $268 million in funding to support agricultural entrepreneurs and young technology innovators, .

One tranche of the funding, worth 90 billion naira ($248 million), will be dispensed by the central bank as “soft loans” for people building small-scale agricultural businesses. The remaing $20 million will provide funding support to young innovators in technology, according an emailed statement by the presidency stated by Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President .

Economy Diversification is Key

This is away of diversifying the Nigerian economy from its rich oil economy .  Over the years Nigeria have depended on oil exploration as its backbone for growth . Source : Bloomberg

Here are Peoples comments over the $268 million in funding to support agricultural entrepreneurs and young technology innovators.

The real value of life is to plant tree we don’t intend to sit under it shade. Let us hope this $268 Million Approved by Nigeria for Agri & Tech Innovators will get to the people

Here are Peoples comments over the $268 million in funding to support agricultural entrepreneurs and young technology innovators.

1.  Leadership with poor execution. We keep using outdated models . Loans for innovators and early stage start up is toxic. What is the Economic team doing? It’s disgraceful to keep reading same script every-time. DBN, BOI, SMEDAN, etc and and now another scheme from VP using same strategy that has not worked. If we don’t know the right thing to do,can we just ask those who know.
2. Govt should look at setting up Venture Capital Trust policy where skilled VCs and existing fund managers will take active part to create different innovative funds. Govt should drive entrepreneurial finance using equity and skilled management on an active basis. Same loan story takes the younger generation no where. We need to be smart. Innovation has no race or ethnicity.

7 Money Murdering Mistakes No Web Designer Would Dare Tell You

There’s no better time to take a look at your web strategy and web designer jobs than right now .

The essence of a winning  website is to connect you and your prospective buyers.

I want to reveal to you some mistakes that most web designers make in small business web design so these mistakes should be avoided at all cost .

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MISTAKE #1: Design that Lack Mobile-Friendly experience

MISTAKE #2:  Design With No Clear-Cut about Your Target Buyers

MISTAKE #3:  No strong call to action that drives users

MISTAKE #4:  No Analytics to Measure Performance

MISTAKE #5:  Website Not HTTPS (Secure)

MISTAKE #6: Website Slow Load Time

MISTAKE #7: No Blog Integration

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MISTAKE #1: Design that Lack Mobile-Friendly experience

Mobile-Friendly experience is also known as responsive website.

Most online buyers are mobile users. Ie Consumers use their smartphone more than the desktop online .

Google is very interested in mobile user experience. One of the things that Google will demand when you want to optimize your site, is its responsiveness .

Take note that Google does not approve any website that is not responsive.

Responsiveness is the ability to automatically resize a website in different devices ( Desktop, laptop, smartphones ) to make it look good.

Visit this Website Yazida Stitches on your desktop and then on your smartphone to compare.

 

Be at alert because the majority of website designers are ignorant or too lazy to implement it .

 

MISTAKE #2:  Design With No Clear-Cut about Your Target Buyers

90% of Website designers are guilty of not factoring in the target buyers persona in website design.

They usually don’t probe to understand who you actually want to sell to.

No business thrives when the dream customers are not known. In the same line, an effective website cannot be designed if the dream buyers are not factored in the design .

 

MISTAKE #3:  No Strong Call To Action (CTA)That Drives Visitors

Web designer mistakes  that is  mostly underrated  out there is CTA.

Call to Action(CTA) means what next you want your website visitors to do .

CTA  has to be written in a simple clear compelling tune. Eg

• Subscribe
• Add to Cart
• Get Started
• Request a Demo
• Sign  Up
• Buy Now . Etc

MISTAKE #4:  No Analytics to Measure Performance

This is most frequent in the world of web design mistakes.

Google Analytics is one of the most popular digital analytics software.

It is Google’s free web analytics service that allows you to analyze in-depth detail about the visitors on your website.

It provides valuable insights that can help you to shape the success strategy of your business.

Google Analytics measures  your (website data) such as the city where traffic is coming from, the page you’re measuring, or the social media channel you’re evaluating etc

 

MISTAKE #5:  Website Not HTTPS (Secure)

In this age of cyber threats and online uncertainty, consumers are losing confidence.

HTTPS tells customers that you’re utilizing an SSL certificate.

Https:www at your address bar means that your website got verified and that their information is being handled safely.

Https have distinct advantages over http

Not having a secure website is like waving a red flag for both search engines and cautious website visitors.

The search engines push websites that are not https: further down in the search results and limit your online visibility.

 

MISTAKE #6: Website Slow Load Time 

Website load time is the time it takes your website to load when keyed into a browser.

A slow website load time limits your business.

A slow website load time affects the SEO- search engine Optimization .

A slow load time discourages website users (high bounce rate) .

Every website owner should ensure that fast load time is top on the list for your website.

A lot of website designers are not concerned about it but you should .

Slow website load time is from 3seconds and above.

 

MISTAKE #7: No Blog Integration 

Top brands and businesses create blog post to educate their customers, share news, and reach a wider audience.

Blogging is an essential part of online marketing strategy for many businesses.

They are used to drive traffic to websites via SEO integration .

You must ensure that your website developer integrates it into your website .

 

You need to ask these few questions to a website developer before you hire him .

 

• How will I drive traffic to the website?
• Who is going to update the website, and how often?
• How much will website maintenance or updates cost?
• Will I own the cpanel After Design ? (Cpanel is your right)

Are you guilty of any website design mistakes?

Are you thinking of having your own designed to avoid such mistakes no Web Designer Would Dare Tell You. 

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1.    Where does my dream customers hang out
2.   Where does my dream customer get their information
3.   What is their biggest frustrations and challenges
4.   What is their hopes , dreams and desires
5.   What are their biggest fears
6.   What is their preferred form of communication
7.   What phrase , exact language and vernacular do they use
8.   What is the best time to message them
9.   What makes them happy

How to work, learn & teach from anywhere

How to work, learn & teach from anywhere .

Hi Friends,
If your business, work or school has been disrupted by current pandemic incidence , you might find yourself having to work or study from home.
To help you adjust and manage your workload effectively, we’ve put together a list of useful resources. click each bellow to see full detail.

For workers

• 6 tips for better video calls More >
• Tools for better remote working More >
• Staying focused with mindfulness More >

For business owners

• Keeping customers updated with Google My Business More >
• Achieving a balanced and flexible workforce More >
• Running brainstorming sessions remotely More >

For teachers

• Engaging students through distance learning More >
• Using digital tools in your lesson plans More >
• Sharing information with interactive presentations More >

For students & learners

• Learning new online skills More >
• Getting organised with Google Drive More >
• Bite-sized lessons in business or marketing More >

You may need to go through the first step of having online presence .

Have a great Day .

In view of the recent development in which misleading materials with no proven evidence being circulated to link CORONAVIRUS or COVID-19 with 5G Technology, it has become imperative for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide the following clarifications;

Firstly, there is no correlation between 5G Technology and COVID-19. 5G is an advancement on today’s 4G technology designed to transform the world positively.

Secondly, there is no deployment of 5G in Nigeria at the moment. The NCC back in November 2019 approved trial test for 5G for a period of three (3) months and that the trial has been concluded and installation decommissioned.

The trial among others was to study and observe any health or security challenges the 5G network might present. Relevant stakeholders including members of the security agencies were invited to participate during the trial.

The NCC will continue to maintain its policy of technology neutrality and will continue to encourage Service providers to deploy the best technology that will meet the needs of the society in a secured and friendly manner.

The following are some Frequently Asked Questions :

1. What is 5G ?

Ans: 5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology which is an improvement of today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data to improve the way we live and work.

1. Do we have 5G network in Nigeria now?

Ans: No there is no 5G network in Nigeria at the moment. What we had was a trial test for 3 months which has since been concluded.

1. When are we expecting 5G in Nigeria?

Ans. No exact time frame but when conditions are right and all doubts are cleared.

1. Do we have spectrum for 5G in Nigeria?

Ans. Yes, particularly the millimetre wave spectrum from 24GHz and above are available.

1. Have we given out 5G spectrum to operators?

Ans. No. It will be auctioned at the appropriate time.

1. Are there 5G deployment around the world?

Ans. Yes, in countries like South Korea, China, USA, Germany and others since middle 2019.

1. Is the Radiation from 5G different from those of 2G, 3G and 4G?

Ans. No, they all belong to the same class of Non-ionizing Radiation.

1. Who is going to Allocate spectrum for 5G in Nigeria?

Ans. The National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) Chaired by the Hon Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has the responsibility for allocating bulk spectrum for various services.

1. Should I be concerned about 5G technology?

Ans. No, nothing to worry about. Safety and human health are top priority in the design and deployment of 5G.

1. What are the benefits of 5G ?

Ans. 5G technology will transform the world by connecting everything with everybody. It will create millions of jobs, it will add billions of dollars to the economy (GDP) and can solve some of our problems such as insecurity and improve governance and efficiency in the society.

1. Is 5G causing CORONAVIRUS or COVID-19?

Ans. No, there is no link what so ever between 5G and CORONAVIRUS or COVID-19.

1. Should I ignore all the negative narratives I am hearing about 5G ?

Ans. No, but rely on information from world Standards making bodies such as WHO, ITU, IEEE and industry experts for advice when in doubt.

1. Is there Standard limit set for Radiation from mobile devices?

Ans. Yes, there is Radiation emission limits set by the International Commission for Non-ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) below which the radiation is considered safe for humans.

1. Are the mobile network operators in Nigeria conforming to the Radiation emissions limits ?

Ans. Yes, the NCC has been regularly conducting measurements of Radiation emissions from Base stations across the country and they are all well below the set limits.

1. Is 5G same as Fibre cable?

Ans. No, fibre cable is a terrestrial technology for broadband that existed for decades while 5G is a new mobile technology for enhanced quality of service as explained in Q1 above.

1. Are there other sources of Radiation apart from mobile Base stations ?

Ans. Yes, there are other sources of Radiation which include television stations, radio broadcasts stations, wifi and so on. They all belong to the class of Radiation considered to be safe for humans when operated below the set limits.

1. Who owns 5G ?

Ans. 5G is not owned by anybody but collection of technologies, Standards and processes agreed at the international level by Standards making bodies.

1. Has NCC issued licenses for 5G in Nigeria ?

Ans. No, NCC has not issued any licence for 5G in Nigeria. NCC is technology neutral as such we don’t license technology but assigns spectrum to operators for deployment of any service when allocated by NFMC.

1. Why are some operators rolling out fibre during the lockdown period?

Ans. As a result of the lockdown, the amount of voice and data usage has increased by huge amounts and there is need to expand the network to provide optimum quality of service to users sitting at home. Telecom is also critical for information decimination during the lockdown.

SIGNED

Dr. Henry Nkemadu
Director, Public Affairs
Nigerian Communications Commission
05 April 2020