Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners for sustainable production of batteries for its devices
Businessam StaffFebruary 21, 2018
By Edidi Abdulrafiu In order to ensure quality and long-term delivery of its products Apple, the iPhone maker, is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt for iPhone batteries directly from miners, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing sources. Cobalt, the essential ingredient in the production of lithium-ion batteries for telephone and other gadgets, has seen […]
Zinox set to reposition e-commerce in Nigeria, acquires Konga for leverage
Businessam StaffFebruary 5, 2018
Zinox Group, an integrated information communication technology (ICT) solutions conglomerate and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has concluded the acquisition of e-commerce giant, Konga in a move that is expected to raise the profile of e-commerce in the country, Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zin ox Group has confirmed to Business.a.m Ekeh who spoke top Business.a.m […]
LG settles lawsuit over smartphone bootlooping as users get $425 cash or $700 rebate
Businessam StaffFebruary 5, 2018
LG recently settled a lawsuit launched by smartphone users who were plagued by bootlooping issues. Those affected who joined the lawsuit are expected to file a “Proof of Claim” survey by February 12 to get the full rebate or cash amount. However, the survey and the settlement page has since been taken down but they […]
Apple’s stock gets rare downgrade
Businessam StaffDecember 19, 2017
Apple Inc’s massive run might be drawing to a close, as least according to one Wall Street firm. The tech giant, according to Bloomberg’s report, got a rare downgrade this morning from Nomura Instinet analyst Jeffrey Kvaal, who says that iPhone X sales, as well as other positives for the company, are already baked into […]
Konga customers to pay ahead of delivery as it transforms to a prepay only platform
Tony AdemiluyiDecember 1, 2017
Konga has announced that it will become a prepay only platform in order to better satisfy their large customer base. This means Konga customers would now have to pay ahead of delivery. “In recent years, we have explored several solutions for payment and ecommerce in Nigeria and concluded that prepay is the necessary approach for […]
Microsoft plans multibillion-dollar campus overhaul, adding open spaces
Dina BassNovember 29, 2017
While one giant Seattle-area company looks for a second headquarters, another is doubling down on its current location. Microsoft Corp. plans a multibillion-dollar overhaul of its main campus in Redmond, Washington, adding space for 8,000 more workers and creating areas for collaboration and recreation as the company tries to keep up with growth in hiring and trends […]
NTT Com launches Nexcenter data center service in Africa
Businessam StaffNovember 28, 2017
NTT Com said its Nexcenter data center service will be available in Africa. NTT Com will target enterprise customers in Asia, Europe and the United States, who are expanding their business into South Africa. In addition, South African enterprise customers heading their business globally will be able to utilize NTT Com’s over 140 data centres […]
Uber paid hackers to cover up data breach of 57 million customers, drivers
Businessam StaffNovember 22, 2017
Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber Technologies Inc., a massive breach that the company concealed for more than a year. This week, the ride-hailing firm ousted its chief security officer and one of his deputies for their roles in keeping the hack under wraps, which included a $100,000 […]
Uber just added a great feature for friends sharing a ride
Businessam StaffOctober 26, 2017
How many times you’ve been on a night out with friends, got a collective Uber back home and was forced to frantically update the destination after each drop? It gets really annoying, particularly if you’re quite tipsy and cba. You’d rather sit back, enjoy the ride and relax (= systematically fall asleep and gets woken up by […]
A California city offers Amazon $400 million incentive to build headquarters near US-Mexico border
Businessam StaffOctober 19, 2017
The city of Chula Vista, California, is offering a $400-million incentive package to Amazon if it decides to build its second headquarters there, reports Business Imsider The plan would be part of the larger redevelopment of Chula Vista’s downtown. The bid also includes a proposal for what would be the “world’s first binational university” with […]