By Guardian Editor 06 January 2024 | 5:04 am A Lagos based business and technology expert, Scott C. Eneje, has predicted that 2024 would see Lagos State producing more innovators and developers in the area of technology. A robot by technology developersRob Lever / AFP A Lagos based business and technology expert, Scott C. Eneje, has predicted that 2024 would see Lagos State producing more innovators and developers in the area of technology. Eneje gave his prediction while enumerating what the future holds for Lagos State in technology advancements. According to him, “there is the emergence of successful unicorns and the global market interest in the African continent increasing, with Lagos expected to take a more centre stage in producing the next batches of developers turn startup founders, creating products in major areas like retail technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, real estate, and entertainment technology.” He added that changes in technology have made it more possible for more creators, developers and designers to have access to creating their own community, thereby creating a competitive economy in areas of innovation and numerous product launches which Lagos can benefit from in the future. Eneje further said that Lagos has a lot to offer in areas of digital and creative innovations, adding that opportunities such as cross-sector networking events would offer traditional creators leveraging technology to not just retain relevance, but improve market share and competency. He noted that Lagos has led the race for innovation in Nigeria as it has allowed multiple talents rise and grow with access to global market and the strong spirit of resourcefulness. NOW President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film, commending the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry. NOW A Lagos based business and technology expert, Scott C. Eneje, has predicted that 2024 would see Lagos State producing more innovators and developers in the area of technology. 30 mins ago A Professor of Neurosurgery, Prof Wilfred Mezue, has asked medical practitioners not to put money before service so as not to lose the essence of medical practice. 1 hour ago A pro-democracy, the Niger-Delta Development Initiative (NDDI), has applauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy to get rid of oil bunkers and illegal oil merchants in the South South region. 1 hour ago The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has disclosed that it granted Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) to 34 companies in 2023. The PSI, also known as tax holidays, was granted to successful companies that applied for tax incentives or waivers last year. The Deputy Director of Investor Relations at the Commission, Lovina Kayode, made the disclosure… 1 hour ago • Fetes Government Staff, Others Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the ease of doing business reforms and other economic policies and programmes implemented by his administration over the past seven years has repositioned the state as one of the top five economies in the country. This is even as the governor described the… 1 hour ago Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has revoked the licences of private schools in the state for violating the rules and guidelines set for their establishment and operation. 1 hour ago Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved a 44-man committee to oversee his second term swearing in ceremonies scheduled for January 15. 1 hour ago The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday passed a total of N2,267,976,120,869 as the 2024 budget of the state at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa. 1 day ago The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation began 2024 on a merry note for the senior citizens it takes care of under its Care for Life Programme with the annual New Year party for them held in Abonnema, Rivers State, on January 1. The event featured praise and worship, dancing, and a cash award of N250,000 each to…
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