E-Business
Hottest Deals, Best Prices, Flight Deals on Konga this Black Friday
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, has rolled out loads of amazing and unbeatable deals for the Black Friday shopping fest today.
This year’s edition of the globally celebrated Black Friday is being observed today, Friday November 26, 2021.
In its usual tradition of going over and above to raise the bar for its customers, the management of the e-commerce giant has added an extra dimension to its ongoing Konga Yakata sale for today’s celebration of Black Friday.
Among the mouth-watering deals at the disposal of shoppers on the Konga platform today are treasure hunts offering the new iPhone 13 Pro Max at a giveaway price of N89,000 as opposed to its standard price of N900,000; a 55-inch 4K Smart TV going at an unbelievable price of N90,000 instead of N420,000; the Apple Airpods 3 at a knock-down price of N41,000 which is a far cry from its market price of N155,000 and a 5okg bag of rice going for N8,000 as opposed to its standard N37,000 price.
The treasure hunts, which commenced from midnight, will also be held repeatedly at other hours today on the Konga website – www.konga.com.
Also bound to whet the appetite of bargain-hungry shoppers are flash sales offering crazy discounts on a wide range of selected products.
These include exciting offers on the PlayStation 5 which is going for N310,990 instead of N650,000; Haier Thermocool Chest Freezer on sale at N99,990 as opposed to its market price of N184,000 and the Asus Zenbook Flip laptop which is available at N359,990 instead of its standard price of N700,000, among many others.
There are equally special deals in Konga stores located across Nigeria today as well as for bulk shoppers.
In addition, potential travellers can take advantage of today’s Black Friday sale to enjoy up to 70% discounts on a wide range of flight deals to major destinations around the world via Konga Travel, an award-winning travel agency, with the company also offering exciting deals on hotels and tours package, as well as visa processing assistance for flyers.
Furthermore, Konga, in partnership with leading financial institutions, Access Bank and Verve Nigeria, is offering an additional 10% discount across board to shoppers who make payments with their Access Bank or Verve cards.
Konga Yakata, widely regarded as the biggest sale event in the annual shopping calendar in Nigeria, kicked off on Thursday, November 11 and runs till Sunday, December 12, 2021.
The month-long promotion avails shoppers unmatched deals and tons of special offers across multiple platforms in the Konga Group, including online, its nationwide chain of retail stores and on Konga Bulk, in addition to an extra 10% discount for shoppers who pay with their Access Bank or Verve cards, as well as mouth-watering deals on local and international flight tickets to a host of destinations and special deals on KongaPay, a globally certified and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform.
E-Business
NITDA, NIMC Partner for Seamless Data Exchange Capabilities
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have announced a collaboration on National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to enhance synergy between digital identity, payment ecosystems and secure seamless data exchange capabilities for Nigeria.
NITDA, which made the announcement on its X handle, said that the collaboration was to further strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,
During the meeting, Kashifu Inuwa, director general of NITDA, and Bisoye Coker-Odusote, director general of NIMC, with some management staff of both organisations, discussed various initiatives, which include building DPI stacks for a secured and seamless data exchange and forming partnerships to transform the national identity system.
This collaboration also aims to harness the potential of the innovative ecosystem and emphasise the use of public-key infrastructure (PKI) to drive digital transformation in Nigeria.
To ensure a smooth implementation, a 12-man committee was set up.
This committee will play a crucial role in kickstarting and harmonising the initiatives and is expected to deliver a comprehensive implementation report within the next 4 weeks.
E-Business
Expert Urges FG to Harmonise NIN, BVN to Tackle Crimes
Noble Ajuonu, head, Sydani Technologies Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to harmonise National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to tackle crimes and insecurity in the country.
Ajuonu made the call at a media roundtable, organised by Sydani Group in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roundtable focuses on driving sustainability through a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s key development areas.
Ajuonu said that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges and pave the way for a safer, more secure future for all Nigerians by embracing technology and implementing practical solutions,
“We need to harmonise data, prioritise seamless integration of databases like NIN, BVN, and security agency records, establish clear protocols for data sharing and access, with robust safeguards against misuse,’’ expert said.
According to him, the unified data pool will empower intelligence gathering and targeted operations.
He also called for investments in smart surveillance, intelligent video analytics software, training of personnel in data analysis, interpretation of data in real-time to combat crimes.
“There is need to implement a legal framework for call interception in criminal investigations, with strict oversight to prevent abuse, encourage community cohesion, training of tech savvy security personnel with tech-enabled tools.’’
Ajuonu also urged the government to address infrastructure deficit in technology, saying that technology was all encompassing to address insecurity.
“According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), as of December 2023, only 104.2 million Nigerians had been enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN).’’
Ajuonu added that over 122.2 million citizens left uncaptured for NIN were people in rural areas where enrolment centres, digital services were limited.
“Most crimes are being perpetuated from rural communities and this lack of comprehensive identification creates a gap where elements not captured in the national database can constitute public nuisance, crimes.
“There is the inadequacy in the integration of NIN, BVN and Voters Identification Number (VIN).
“Advanced call interception and analysis tools, used successfully in other countries, could provide invaluable insights into criminal networks and operations but infrastructure is lacking,’’ he said.
Also, Mr Godfrey Petgrave, the Agricultural Expert, Sydani Group, called for empowerment of smallholder farmers with access to finance and training to enhance productivity.
According to Petgrave, Nigeria requires policy reform and institutional strengthening to improve agricultural practices and embrace digital agriculture solutions to address food insecurity.
Mr Akolade Jimoh, another expert of the group on health, advocated for expanded community-based health insurance programmes for rural and underserved areas.
Jimoh added that the country needed to encourage Public Private Partnership to revolutionise products design and quality improvement on health services.
E-Business
Konga launches Infinix Brand Week with Incredible Deals
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, is thrilled to announce the launch of amazing deals at its Infinix Brand Week. Infinix, a leading global smartphone brand known for its innovative products and cutting-edge technology promises exclusive discounts and special offers on select smartphones, marking an exciting milestone in the realm of online shopping.
Shoppers can expect nothing short of extraordinary deals on a wide range of Infinix products, all available exclusively on the Konga online platform. With discounts of up to 30% off, this partnership between Konga and Infinix aims to redefine the shopping experience for tech enthusiasts across Nigeria.
Konga Brand Week has become synonymous with excitement and unbeatable deals, and this year’s edition is no exception. In addition to exclusive discounts on Infinix smartphones, shoppers can explore a diverse array of products across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home essentials, and more.
“At Konga, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible,” said Rita Ohaedoghasi, VP Marketing at Konga. “The Infinix Week during Konga Brand Week allows us to continue delivering on that promise by offering incredible discounts and special offers on some of the most sought-after smartphones in the market.”
To stay updated on the latest developments and exclusive deals during Konga Brand Week, shoppers are encouraged to connect with Konga across all platforms, including social media and the Konga website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score big savings and elevate your tech game with Infinix and Konga.
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