Leading retail banking giant, Diamond Bank Plc, has raised higher the bar in the delivery of unique financial services that suits customers changing lifestyles and needs.
Uzoma Dozie, CEO , Diamond Bank Plc and some Cool Teens at the Launch of Dreamville (An Educational and Gamification platform designed for youths) held in Lagos recently
In partnership with Women’s World Banking with support from Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) funded by UK aid from the UK government, Diamond Bank worked with Gamsole, Commonwealth (formerly D2D Fund) and Microsoft to open another window of money management opportunities for youth. The simplified digital financial platform will enable youths to plan their financial future, save, chat, and update their financial knowledge while playing games.
L – R : Rob Giles, Head, Retail Banking, Chioma Afe, Head, Corporate Communications Division; Uzoma Dozie, CEO, all of Diamond Bank Plc; Ryan Newton, Manager Strategic Advisory, Wmen World Banking; Wale Olakodona, Director, Enterprise Commercial, Microsoft Nigeria; Theresa Adeyinka, Senior Account Executive, Microsoft Nigeria; and Chiugo Ndubisi, ED/CFO, Diamond Bank Plc at the Launch of Dreamville (An Educational and Gamification platform designed for youths) held in Lagos recently.
The financial service known as Dreamville, does not only enable youths to learn and develop healthy savings habit and build prudent expenditure profile, it also helps customers understand diverse investment portfolios, link their respective accounts with social media channels and chat with friends.
L – R : Abiola Olaniran, Founder & CEO, Gamsole; Adaeze Ume, Head, Youth Segment; Robert Giles, Head, Retail Banking; Chioma Afe, Head, Corporate Communications; Uzoma Dozie, CEO, all of Diamond Bank Plc; Ryan Newton, Manager Strategic Advisory, Women World Banking; and Wale Olakodona, Director, Enterprise Commercial, Microsoft Nigeria at the Launch of Dreamville (An Educational and Gamification platform designed for youths) held in Lagos recently.
According to the Bank’s chief spokesperson, Chioma Afe, the Dreamville online community and the development of the multifunctional game-enabled platform are “revolutionary” and tallies with the Bank’s proposition to meet the changing needs and lifestyles of customers.
She added that the platform is aimed at motivating customer engagement, provide fun and entertainment with up-to-date financial information that will enable the customer to accomplish his/her future financial goals and needs with excitement.
“At Diamond, we value our Youth customers. We do not just acquire customers, we engage customers. That is why in collaboration with internal and external partners such as IT, Transaction Banking, Women’s World Banking, Commonwealth (formerly D2D Fund), Gamsole, Microsoft and other local vendors, we have developed a multifunctional engagement platform to cater to both the needs of customers and non-customers alike”
Ryan Newton, Manager for Strategic Advisory at Women’s World Banking stressed that the service will enable youth to build financial capability that will serve as a foundation for banking successfully as adults.
“By using a gamified platform, we not only drive engagement with youth, but we help these young clients build their financial capabilities and set them up for long-term success. Users earn points, badges and rewards for positive financial behaviors such as managing their finances and budgets, setting savings goals, and achieving those goals. They can also participate in championships and tournaments to reinforce these lessons in good banking.”
According to the Bank, the service will help customers imbibe a savings culture from an early age, by building financial capability and literacy in customers.
“This entails teaching, assessment of risks and opportunities, development of entrepreneurial skills, teamwork and collaboration, goal setting and readying for the workplace”.
With the launch of the service, Diamond Bank has reaffirmed its leading revolutionary role in driving digital financial services as Nigeria’s fastest growing retail bank.
Uzoma, CEO, Diamond Bank Plc and some Cool Teens at the Launch of Dreamville (An Educational and Gamification platform designed for youths) held in Lagos recently
The Bank has continued to leverage innovation and technology to enhance customer experiences and drive financial inclusion in what it terms Beyond Banking. Since incorporation in December 1990, Diamond Bank has challenged the market environment by introducing new products, innovative technology and setting new benchmarks through international standards. Today, Diamond Bank is best placed to respond to changing lifestyles and is leading the digital transformation in response to these societal shifts. Diamond Mobile app is Africa’s leading banking app and the first with the touch ID feature.
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Umidigi is one of the consistent Chinese OEMs, the smartphone maker have been on the rampage of releasing smartphone lately. The Umidigi S2 Lite is the recent addition to the list and comes as a lesser alternative of the Umidigi S2. Although, the smartphone has a downgraded spec sheet it still more less have the same fundamental design. Dive in to have a good look at what the Umidigi S2 Lite smartphone has to offer.
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Looking at the Umidigi S2 Lite, the smartphone catches the eye owing to its flashy colour rather than its build. However, it has a striking similarity to its predecessors which is the Umidigi S2 and the Umidigi S2 Pro. It has a nice metallic unibody alongside a smooth finish with rounded edges. Following the recent 18:9 aspect ratio trend, it has trimmed down bezels which is not only attractive but also gives it a premium look.
On a good side, the Umidigi S2 Lite has a fairly large screen which is nice for those who want a more vivid display, On the downside, it only has an HD+ panel, which is low resolution in a way. The Umidigi S2 Lite sports approximately 6.0-inch display with 1440 X 720 pixels and a pixel density of 268 ppi.
Battery and CameraOne of the obvious selling point of this smartphone is its large battery. This gives you more on-screen time and is suitable for traveling or places with unreliable power supply. The Umidigi S2 Lite carries a massive 5, 100mAh non removable battery. It also charges with MediaTek Pump Express through it’s USB Type-C port.
The Umidigi S2 Lite continues the recent bezel-less trend especially among Chinese smartphones. It features a dual 13MP and 0.3MP rear camera aligned vertically followed by the flash at the bottom. Up front, you have a single 5MP camera for selfie alongside some added features.
Hardware and SoftwareAlso, the Umidigi S2 Lite comes with a befitting mid-range hardware which is not bad for a large battery smartphone. The constituents include an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T processor and a corresponding Mali-T860 GPU for gaming and general graphics munching.
In segue, you also have a 4GB RAM, a decent addition for a smartphone of its calibre and 32GB of internal storage. You could also expand this with a memory card up to 256GB while offering the latest Android 8.0 Oreo from the box.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe Umidigi S2 Lite is available for sale in various online stores and smartphone retail outlets. UmiDigi S2 Lite sells for about 55, 000 Naira to 64, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
Here are a few specs of the Umidigi S2 Lite:
General Features Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo Processor: Octa-core Mediatek MT6750T GPU: ARM Mali-T860 Memory: 4GB RAM Colours: Red, Black Dimension: 158 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm Weight: 185g SIM Type: Nano SIM SIM Count: Dual SIM Display Display: 5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 (283 ppi) Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Camera Rear Camera: Dual 16MP + 0.3MP, 1080p Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: Yes Memory Card Support:Yes, up to 256GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE: FDD: B1 2100MHz / B20 800MHz / B3 1800MHz / B7 2600MHz / B8 900MHz Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE:Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE Cat-6 300/50Mbps WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player Video Player: MP4/H.265 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yea, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: Yes Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: – Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (rear) Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: Yes Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 5, 100mAh non removable Li-Po battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: YesThe post Umidigi S2 Lite Specs and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
To provide the best user experience Apple provides timely updates for their iOS so that Apple users can upgrade their devices to the latest version for better security and enhanced user experience. The best thing about these updates is that almost all the users of iDevices can upgrade to the latest iOS version with a little exception that the devices for more than 5 years old can’t get the updates.
There are a lot of rumors about the expected iPhone models for 2018 and many people were claiming that Apple will launch an upgraded iPhone SE this year earlier than the expected release of other new models. But iPhone-Appstore has made it clear that only two new versions of iPad pro will be introduced at WWDC 2018 in June this year and there will be no iPhone.
But before Apple unveils its new iPad pro, they are going to release another iOS update for the existing users of iPhone, iPad and of course the iPod as well.
Yes, it is true, the latest iOS 11.3 update is about to release. Obviously, as an Apple user, you would love to get the new update to boost the performance of your device. If you are using iPhone 5, iPhone 5C or iPad 4, then you will not be able to get this update. Only users who are using iPhone 5S, iPad Air and higher models would be able to get this update on their devices.
How to get iOS 11.3 Update?It is very simple; you have to open the settings menu. From there you need to navigate to General and then to Software Update. You must be connected to the wifi or you should have mobile data activated. You can also upgrade your iPhone or iPad to this update by connecting your device to the PC using iTunes.
Can you upgrade your iDevice to iOS 11.3?If your device is already on iOS 11 then you can surely upgrade it to iOS 11.3 but if you are still on iOS 10 then you have to check which device you are using. If you are using iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPad 4 or older devices then you will not be able to get this upgrade.
If you are using any device that is there in the list below, then you can upgrade to the latest iOS update:
iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad Pro iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 4 iPod touch 6th iPhone 5s iPhone SE iPhone 6/6 Plus iPhone 6s/6s Plus iPhone 7/7 Plus iPhone 8/8 Plus iPhone XHere you can read some iPhone X tips for safety and security of your iPhone.
Take the backup of your dataRemember there might be some problems if you upgrade your phone. Like if your battery is weaker and it drains out during the update process you might lose your photos and other important data. So, it is very important to take a fresh backup of your important data before you upgrade your iPhone or iPad to iOS 11.3.
To take the backup of your iDevice, you can connect it with iTunes and create a fresh back at your PC or you can go to Settings > iCloud > Back and then select the option of iCloud backup.
This is important because if anything goes wrong, you can get your data back from the latest backup.
Remember: If you upgrade your device to iOS 11.3, you can’t downgrade this update and can’t use the older version again.
Few more things to do:Before you try to upgrade your iPhone/iPad to iOS 11.3 make it sure that:
You have some free storage; you can uninstall useless Whatsapp videos or applications that you no longer use. You should know your iCloud, Apple ID and device passwords.So, it’s time to get your device ready for the next iOS 11.3 upgrade which is coming very soon.
Author Bio:
This is Syed Faran Akhtar, a Computer System Engineer and founder of MobileFun.pk. I write technology articles for MobileFun.pk and iPhone-Appstore.com on regular basis. You can contact with me on Facebook.
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You will agree with us that the Ghanaian market is now so saturated with smartphones, making a great choice can be overwhelming. Likewise, your choice will be dependent on your pocket. If you are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone that packs some great specs for the price, you should look at this list of the best android phones under 300 GHS in Ghana
1 Fero L100
The Fero L100 has been trending on both offline and online marketplaces as a new entry for a while now, and that is not without reason.
The 5.0-inch device might still be using the Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but that does not stop it from delivering. Under the hood is a quad-core 1.3GHz processor with a memory of 1GB. An 8GB internal storage space can be expanded up to 32GB with the aid of a dedicated microSD card slot.
A dedicated slot means you don’t have to share with any SIM, of which there is support for dual SIM technology. Coming in colour options of Gold and Grey, the aesthetics on Fero L100 is completed by a plastic wrap up of the back.
On the same back as the plastic cover is a 5MP shooter that comes with its own LED flash for handling low light situations. The sweet news is that the front also houses another 5MP sensor, this one also coming with a LED flash.
Supporting up to 4G network options, the Fero L100 will pull its power from a removable 2350mAh in the back.
2 X-Tigi V11
X-Tigi is not a household name yet, but they could be one for you if you would consider their V11 offering.
Starting with a 5-inch screen with a resolution set at 854 x 480 pixels, that just works out enough that you don’t get your eyes hurt when consuming media on the unit. The device goes on to feature a quad-core processor with 1GB RAM at the heart of affairs.
This CPU power is paired with an 8GB memory that can be pushed up to 32GB by using a dedicated microSD card slot on board.
Moving on, users will find the 5MP rear camera and 2MP front shooter pairing comfortable. While it will not produce the QHD image quality, both sensors will do more than get the basic job done.
A 4G connectivity option would have been welcome. Unfortunately, the Nougat 7.0-based smartphone will have to make do with 3G instead. At the end of the day, what will keep the X-Tigi V1 alive is the 2200mAh battery.
3 Itel A12
Itel used to be restricted to the entry-level market only. With such introductions as the A12 though, they have been able to break into the midrange scene.
The specs we can find on the Itel A12 varied from a conservative 5.0-inch screen to 512MB RAM on a quad-core processor that will clock as high as 1.2GHz.
Running on Android 6 Marshmallow, the smartphone is equipped with 8GB of space for the user’s storage needs. This space can even be pushed to 32GB by making use of the dedicated microSD card slot.
The low-budget smartphone rounds off its modest specs with dual SIM support, a 5MP snapper on the back and a further 0.3MP unit up front. Since the device will not be draining much power, 2400mAh seems just apt
4 Fero Iris
Yet another one from Fero, the Fero Iris is another Android 6 Marshmallow offering with 5 inches of HD screen. The back is wrapped in titanium-based metal which is protected against major falls.
Reaching under all the external design is a 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM nestled on the motherboard. This CPU is paired with a quad-core processor with maximum clock speed of 1.3GHz. The internal storage space, of course, will be expandable (up to 32GB).
A primary 8MP camera with its own LED flash handles image and video shooting, recording up to 720p quality at a stretch. On the front is a smaller 2MP sensor. However, that does not tell the whole story. Inside this camera sensor is an Iris scanner to help add additional security to your device.
Weighing under 140g with support for multiple SIM cards at once, Fero Iris relies on its 2500 43movable Li-ion battery to keep the lights up.
5 Itel A31
Android 7.0 Nougat leads the impressive list of specs on the budget Itel A31 smartphone. Asides that, the 5-inch device makes use of an IPS display technology. On the front, keeping the screen company is a 2MP sensor which is not as impressive as the primary 8MP shooter on the back.
Going deep, a 1GB RAM quad-core CPU at 1.2GHz of clock speed is at the heart of operations. Like you might have guessed, the user is allowed only 8GB internal storage space (of which some of the space will have been taken by system apps). That makes the inclusion of a microSD card slot that will take up to 32GB of space necessary.
A 2400mAh battery is guaranteed to last the user for a full day in-between charges.
6 Tecno Y2
A list of affordable smartphones is not complete without the genius of Tecno, hence the Tecno Y2.
We consider 4.0 inches a little bit harsh, but it is ideal for those that want a budget-friendly smartphone that is equally compact to the hold. The smartphone will support up to 3G connections and no more. That will be possible on both SIMs that can be housed in the unit at once.
Speaking of what’s beneath the surface, Tecno also embraces the 512MB RAM and 8GB ROM configuration. The cameras are not so impressive – the rear gets 2MP while the front makes do with a 0.3MP shooter – but they would do for an entry level to lower midrange level user.
Carrying Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, Tecno Y2 draws juice from a 2800mAh battery.
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2018 is here and the first thing that comes to the mind of every entrepreneur is strategies to deploy for a better business result. Social Media is not left out and more importantly, INSTAGRAM BUSINESSES which has proved itself in recent times and is still doing more. It’s simply amazing how the social platform “Instagram” that has trended over the years for the taking of selfies and photos of what you love the public to see has turned into an effective marketing tool.
Resounding and outstanding yet simple to use the platform is one place where you can now grow your business and aim high. As the years pass by, Instagram has caught the eyes of the general public due to its constant invent of inspiring features all for your success story. 2018 is here and one would think there are no plans from Instagram for business, but that’s a resounding NO. Instagram for INSTAGRAM BUSINESSES 2018 has a lot bigger and better features designed to enhance the growth and sustainability of your business.
Are you amongst the thousands of entrepreneurs looking for answers to questions like -is there a way to easily use Instagram to promote your business? Can it really generate leads in no time? Then you are at the right place. If you are searching for ways Instagram can promote your business this 2018 with over 800million active users in a very short while, then this guide is for you. Let’s take your business to the next level by exploring the many features of Instagram in 2018 just for your success story.
Instagram ads stories your secret weapon – Undoubtedly, 2017 was a year recorded for Instagram ads stories but this will make an essential part of your marketing strategy for 2018. The real trend in 2018 is using Instagram ad stories to reach your new audience enhancing a rapid growth of advertisement. The retail game changed by Instagram shopping feature – A long-awaited expectation from 2016 and 2017 though wasn’t achieved in 2016 but slightly recognized in 2018. Instagram for business 2018 is a blast because this feature is 100% ascertained and is making wave giving your business the desired growth it requires. Shopping feature integration is being released to Shopify’s wider user base this 2018. This feature allows users to tag their photo listing name and price listing in the same photo without you having to leave that page – “work is done on the spot”. Shippable Instagram feed was hot and trending in 2017 but in 2018, they will become less important when the shopping feature is finally released to everyone. Micro influencer Marketing – now trending – Influencer marketing has gained popularity – all thanks to Instagram but in 2018 you won’t be needing millions of followers to operate this trend. Micro influencer marketing is the next big thing on the line, a platform where you just need to have a significant number of followers and you are on the go. Unlike INSTAGRAM BUSINESSES influencers which have attained a sort of celebrity status, Micro influencer Marketing is an everyday consumer value which makes them more trustworthy and relatable.
Instagram for business 2018 has a lot in store for entrepreneurs. This newly improved app is bent on revitalizing and improving your business venture taking it to the peak. How does it feel making your business known to the world? This is indeed a great feeling. Instagram for INSTAGRAM BUSINESSES 2018 is a superb and unique feature you would not want to miss. Don’t be left out in the world of business, your journey to great height starts today. To learn more about Instagram visit Social Connection
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