Author: Francis Ebuehi

In recent months, Nigerian banks like GTBank, Zenith Bank, and First Bank have embarked on ambitious upgrades to their core banking systems. While these changes aim to offer enhanced functionality, streamline operations, and bolster security, some of these transitions have been rocky. From disrupted transactions to prolonged downtimes, these system…

I finally watched the 2019 film titled “The Boy Who harnessed The Wind” on Netflix. It is about a young 13 year old boy named William Kamkwamba in a small village in Malawi who built a wind turbine to save his family from famine. After watching the film, I sat…

In the fast-paced world of product development, companies often find themselves navigating a landscape filled with both successes and failures. While success stories grab headlines and drive revenue, failed products are equally crucial for organizational learning and growth. In this article, we delve into the topic of failed products, drawing…

In today’s tech-driven world, the role of the Chief Product Officer (CPO) has become increasingly critical. CPOs are responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and strategy to development and launch. As product success becomes synonymous with company success, the question arises: is there a seat at the table…

A couple of days ago, Cognition Labs introduced the world to Devin, the first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Now Scott Wu, the creator of Devin and CEO of Cognition AI, says that “Devin is a tireless, skilled teammate, equally ready to build alongside you or independently complete tasks for…

At the recent World Governments Summit 2024 in UAE, H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of state for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office had a conversation with Jensen Huang, founder of NVIDIA. Jensen Huang talks about the revolutionary impact…

According to a Semafor report, Twitter is threatening to sue Meta regarding the recently launched Threads app. Twitter is “accusing the social media giant of poaching former employees to create a “copycat” application”. Just four hours after the Threads launch on Wednesday evening, it crossed 5 million signups. A couple…

In today’s remote work era, effective collaboration is essential for driving innovative product ideation. Fortunately, a range of digital tools and platforms exists to facilitate remote and real-time collaboration, enabling wider participation and fostering creativity. Ideation is a deliberate and systematic approach to generating a substantial number of ideas for…

Simeon Ononobi is the Co-founder/CEO of Connected Analytics (ThankUCash). The company has just launched a new venture called Dealday Africa, an e-commerce platform that promotes deals, discounts on products and services In this interview with Innovation Village, he tells us a lot more about Dealday Africa and his vision for…

The advent of Artificial Intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, has seen many employees reconsider their job security and ask themselves if they would not be out of jobs very soon. I am sure as a Product Manager, you must be wondering if ChatGPT is a threat to your job. And with…

In the dynamic world of project management, the term “scope creep” can send shivers down the spine of any project manager. It refers to the uncontrolled expansion of a project’s scope, resulting in missed deadlines, budget overruns, and frustrated teams. For teams embracing Agile methodologies, scope creep can be particularly…

In recent times, top executives have talked about the need for a digital transformation in their organisations and often sought to fix this by contracting a digital transformation executive to deliver the digital objectives. These digital executives are often given a 1-or 2-year contract to come up with the digital…

A Product Manager’s role is dependent on the stage of the company he or she is in – whether early-stage, mid-stage or mature. In an early-stage start-up, the CEO is heavily involved in the choice of the product and the resource allocation. In most cases, the founder or CEO fills…

I was going through some of the news items on an online publication – The Verge – yesterday and this headline caught my eyes – “Meta’s flagship metaverse app is too buggy and employees are barely using it, says exec in charge” Let me give a background to this headline…

In the fast-paced world of financial services, efficient project management is vital to success. Complex regulatory requirements, shifting market trends, and evolving customer demands necessitate a structured approach. This is where a Project Management Office (PMO) steps in. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of having a…

The goal of every business is to add value to the society and most stakeholders intend to make profit for the business while trying to add the value. It is a well-known fact if the business does not make money, it would inevitably fold up. One of the key success…

How I really wish we have officially started using contactless cards in Nigeria, especially during this period of social distancing. Before the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic in Lagos, I used to cringe anytime I am forced to hand over my debit card to the teller at the supermarket…

Firstly, I must confess that it seems kinda absurd that there should a link between a biological virus and a telecoms network infrastructure. But there is a conspiracy theory linking the novel coronavirus to 5G broadband technology. This theory is causing havoc in the UK and even gone viral on social media…

One of the most frustrating things you will experience as a Product Manager is Top Management’s unenthusiastic attitude towards having in place a process for product development and management. I remember some time back while as a Product Manager in a bank, I got a call from my CEO telling…

Having worked for over 25 years in over 6 companies, I have realised success in the workplace goes beyond just being technically good at your job. There are just some skills that you need to have but unfortunately, they are not taught in the regular classrooms. These skills are more…