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FinTech

Raenest Helps Nigerians And Other Africans Get Hired And Paid Anywhere

April 19, 2022

Nigerians have always migrated from our country to other nations in search of greener pastures. Many of the youths left or are in the process of leaving either for further studies or other purposes. Perhaps this migration will never end considering how deplorable our living standard has become. It has even led to a brain … Continue reading Raenest Helps Nigerians And Other Africans Get Hired And Paid Anywhere

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Opportunities

Win Up To ₦5 Million In The Access Bank Pitch-A-Ton Africa 2022 Competition

April 19, 2022

The Access Bank has designed the Pitch-A-Ton competition to provide funding, business training, and mentoring to women who own and run businesses in Nigeria. If you are a woman and an entrepreneur, you may consider entering for it. Read more about Opportunities Now in its fourth season, this annual competition is part of Access Bank’s … Continue reading Win Up To ₦5 Million In The Access Bank Pitch-A-Ton Africa 2022 Competition

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FinTech TECH

Creditchek: Creditworthiness Assessment Platform For African Businesses

April 19, 2022

Creditchek is a Nigerian-based credit assessment platform that verifies the creditworthiness of African consumers. It was founded in 2021 by two brothers-in-law Kingsley Ibe and Lionel Orishane. Creditchek is a business-focused platform that aims to help credit companies access data. Read more about Tech These data determine if a person is creditworthy before they get loans. That way, … Continue reading Creditchek: Creditworthiness Assessment Platform For African Businesses

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Opportunities

Apply For The World Bank 2023 Africa Fellowship Program

April 19, 2022

The World Bank Group (WBG) invites Africans who are completing or have completed a PhD program (in a discipline that’s relevant to the group’s work) to apply for its Africa Fellowship Program. Read more about Opportunities Through this program, the World Bank and its sister organizations aim to strengthen the skills of Africa’s next policymakers … Continue reading Apply For The World Bank 2023 Africa Fellowship Program

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SPORTS

Oshoala Wins Fifth Africa Women’s Footballer Of The Year Award

April 19, 2022

The former Super Falcons captain wins the award despite an injury-troubled campaign. Read more about Sports Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini forward Asisat Oshoala, made history on the night of Thursday, July 21, 2022, after becoming the first African football player to win the Africa Women’s Player of the Year award five … Continue reading Oshoala Wins Fifth Africa Women’s Footballer Of The Year Award

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FinTech TECH Women Empowerment

How Hervest Pioneers Inclusive Finance For African Women

April 19, 2022

A significant number of Nigerian women grew up without the mindset of making money and creating wealth. Because they are groomed to be good wives and supporters rather than breadwinners. Often, one would hear that money makes women wayward and they won’t find good husbands. They are also said to be bad with money, foolish … Continue reading How Hervest Pioneers Inclusive Finance For African Women

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TECH

Nigerian Players In The Rising Sectors Of African Tech Ecosystem

April 19, 2022

The tech Ecosystem in Africa is mainly dominated by fintech.  This is not a surprise since the sector also dominated last year’s total funding from Africa. In all, fintech accounted for 63% or $3 billion of the entire funding received last year. In that same year, African startups raised $5.2 billion (per Partech data). Read more … Continue reading Nigerian Players In The Rising Sectors Of African Tech Ecosystem

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Spleet Is Enabling Rent Financing For African Landlords And Tenants

April 19, 2022

Tenants in Nigeria usually pay rent annually. A system that suits landlords but adversely affects tenants. Landlords usually find it easier to collect a one-time yearly payment rather than 12 times monthly. Read more about FinTech To some extent, you can’t fault them because the one-time payment helps them in planning their fiscal year. However, … Continue reading Spleet Is Enabling Rent Financing For African Landlords And Tenants

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SPORTS

Weekend Sports RoundUp: Amusan Sets New African Record

April 19, 2022

Nigerian sprinter Tobilola Amusan has set a new African record in the women’s 100m event. Amusan broke the previous African record which she set by running a new 12.41 seconds in the 100m women’s hurdle event at the Diamond League meet in Paris, France on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Read more about Sports Amusan’s victory … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Amusan Sets New African Record

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Politics Social Media

Peter Obi Appears Number 1 On Social 100 Most Talked About Africans For May 2022

April 19, 2022

For May 2022, The Top Charts listed a number of Africans who are responsible for generating online discourse with Presidential Aspirant, Peter Obi, making it first on the list for a period of time. The onetime Governor of Anambra State has gradually captured the hearts of many, particularly the country’s youths. Currently, he is the … Continue reading Peter Obi Appears Number 1 On Social 100 Most Talked About Africans For May 2022

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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria

Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa

April 19, 2022

  Michael Abiola Omolewa is a Nigerian diplomat, scholar, education historian, and civil servant. Omolewa is an emeritus professor of adult education at the University of Ibadan. He is a former deputy chair of the governing board of the Commonwealth of Learning in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Omolewa is also a member of the Commonwealth … Continue reading Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa

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Opportunities

Enter The Africa Philanthropy Network 2022 Essay Competition For African Youth

April 19, 2022

The Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) is inviting young people from across Africa to enter its essay contest. This competition is part of the organization’s drive to harness innovative ideas from young people for philanthropic work on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The ideas that contestants will contribute through their essays could be transformative for … Continue reading Enter The Africa Philanthropy Network 2022 Essay Competition For African Youth

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Africa Opportunities TECH Women

Apply For The She Code Africa Mentoring Program For Young Women In Tech

April 19, 2022

If you are a young woman looking to build a career in tech, here’s a chance for you to begin your journey. You can apply for the She Code Africa Mentoring Program (SCAMP). Organizers of this initiative have designed it to help young African women to learn the ropes in tech by connecting them with … Continue reading Apply For The She Code Africa Mentoring Program For Young Women In Tech

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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria

Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event

April 19, 2022

  An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military.  Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was the first Black African to win a gold medal at an international sports event when … Continue reading Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event

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Opportunities

Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023

April 19, 2022

Applications are currently open for the Acumen West Africa Fellows Program. If you are a social entrepreneur, business executive, or leader at your organization, here’s a chance for you to join a community of change makers from across West Africa. Read more about Opportunities Each year, this program brings about 20 leaders under its wings … Continue reading Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023

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