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Kenneth Ize: The Nigerian Brand Reinterpreting African Traditional Outfit
April 19, 2022
Those that are not conversant with the Nigerian Fashion Industry may not be familar with Kenneth Ize, but those in the industry both within and outside the shores of Africa know that Kenneth Ize is a formidable fashion force to reckon with. The name causes a burst of excitement and awe at the same time. … Continue reading Kenneth Ize: The Nigerian Brand Reinterpreting African Traditional Outfit
Nigeria’s Financial Markets Receive Boost From UK-Aid Via FSD Africa
April 19, 2022
A two-week visit to Nigeria enhances efforts to deliver beneficial development and financial outcomes for a stronger more resilient national economy. Nigeria’s financial markets have been boosted by a series of announcements and commitments by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa, a specialist development agency working to strengthen financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcements were made … Continue reading Nigeria’s Financial Markets Receive Boost From UK-Aid Via FSD Africa
Enter The RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2022
April 19, 2022
If you are a young entrepreneur and you’re looking to get awarded and recognized across Africa for the work that you do, here’s an opportunity that could help you achieve this. The Regional Universities for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), which comprises of 147 universities in 38 African countries, is organizing a competition for entrepreneurs … Continue reading Enter The RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2022
Klasha Is Building Cross Border Commerce Solutions For African Consumers
April 19, 2022
Klasha is a fintech company that specializes in building unique software to power African commerce. Klasha is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and San Francisco, USA. The company is backed by Techstars. It is a solution for global merchants looking to serve the increasing African digital native consumers. Read more about Fintech Jessica Anuna, the Founder … Continue reading Klasha Is Building Cross Border Commerce Solutions For African Consumers
iCreate Africa Is Set To Rebrand And Reposition Construction Trades Skills Through Its Annual Skills Fest
April 19, 2022
iCreate Africa is a Human capital development social enterprise committed to developing and rebranding technical trade professions through annual skills competitions, Exhibitions, and training. This year, iCreate Africa intends to focus on the construction industry, in order to find solutions to an unending decline of artisans and a possible increase in the employment sector … Continue reading iCreate Africa Is Set To Rebrand And Reposition Construction Trades Skills Through Its Annual Skills Fest
3 Africans Win The 2022 Savvy Prize
April 19, 2022
Finally, the four finalists who will share the $4,450 Savvy Prize 2022 for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs, have emerged. This Prize, running for its first year, seeks to recognize and support the efforts of Savvy Fellows working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovative and sustainable ways. The debut edition of the Savvy … Continue reading 3 Africans Win The 2022 Savvy Prize
Microsoft Corporation Opens First African Development Centre In Lagos State
April 19, 2022
The technological firm sees Nigeria as a hub for its plans to connect Africa to the globe Global technological giants, Microsoft Corporation, is set to open its first African Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos State, Nigeria, today, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. This information was made public in a tweet by the Personal Assistant to … Continue reading Microsoft Corporation Opens First African Development Centre In Lagos State
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Simi Emerges First African Female Artist To Hit 100 Million Plays On Audiomack
April 19, 2022
Simi was celebrated by Audiomack at an event that formed part of celebrations for Women’s History Month Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popular with the stage name, Simi, has made history by emerging as the first African woman to hit 100 million plays on the global music streaming platform, Audiomack. Read more about Entertainment … Continue reading Simi Emerges First African Female Artist To Hit 100 Million Plays On Audiomack
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SudoAfrica Helps Businesses In Africa In The Issuance Of Debit Cards
April 19, 2022
A Nigerian Fintech startup Sudo Africa has raised $3.7 million pre-seed to build its card-issuing API for developers and businesses in Nigeria. The pre-seed round was led by San Francisco-based Global Founders Capital (GFC) with participation from venture capitals like Picus Capital, Lofty Inc Capital, Rallycap Ventures, Kepple Africa, Berrywood Capital, ZedCrest, and Suya Ventures. … Continue reading SudoAfrica Helps Businesses In Africa In The Issuance Of Debit Cards
₦1 Million Cash Prize On Offer In The LEAP Africa CTIP Short Film Competition 2022
April 19, 2022
LEAP Africa is inviting young filmmakers in Nigeria to submit short films in its CTIP Short Film Competition for the chance to win a cash prize of ₦1 million. Read more about Opportunities The LEAP Africa CTIP Short Film Competition 2022 is organized with the aim of eliciting media that inspire conversations about widely held … Continue reading ₦1 Million Cash Prize On Offer In The LEAP Africa CTIP Short Film Competition 2022
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The First Nigerian ICT Company In Africa To Assemble And Manufacture Computers And Computer Parts?
April 19, 2022
Florence Seriki MFR was born on the 16th of August 1963. She was the founder and CEO of Omatek Ventures Plc., the first Nigerian ICT company in Africa to assemble and manufacture computers and computer parts like computer cases, speakers, keyboards, mouse. Seriki was born in Lagos but from Delta State. She had her secondary … Continue reading The First Nigerian ICT Company In Africa To Assemble And Manufacture Computers And Computer Parts?
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Stax Is Bypassing The Internet To Close The Gap Towards Financial Inclusion In Africa
April 19, 2022
Stax is a fintech startup that allows Africans to buy airtime, send and request money, and transfer funds between accounts via automated USSD codes. The startup announced that it has raised a $2.2 million seed extension round. Co-founded by Ben Lyon, Jess Shorland, and David Kutalek, the startup secures all USSD codes from multiple accounts together … Continue reading Stax Is Bypassing The Internet To Close The Gap Towards Financial Inclusion In Africa
$2,000 Prize On Offer In The Wiki Loves Africa 2022 Contest
April 19, 2022
The Wikimedia Commons is receiving entries for its Wiki Loves Africa contest. It is inviting anyone from Africa to submit video, photographs or audio that tell a story that’s in line with the contest’s theme, for a chance to win cash prizes. Read more about Opportunities The Wiki Loves Africa contest is an annual competition … Continue reading $2,000 Prize On Offer In The Wiki Loves Africa 2022 Contest
GetEquity Is Changing The Narrative On Funding For African Startup
April 19, 2022
GetEquity, a Nigeria-based investment platform, came into the market intending to challenge the status quo of startup financing and venture capital in Africa. Launched in July 2021 and Co-founded by Jude Dike, William Okafor, and Temitope Ekundayo, GetEquity is a product built after a series of iterations. This is because building a democratized startup investment … Continue reading GetEquity Is Changing The Narrative On Funding For African Startup
Apply For The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Virtual Internship Program
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates who want to enrol in its Virtual Internship Program. Read more about Opportunities This internship program is organized under the Bank’s Talent Management Framework, which is designed to achieve sustainable growth in five target areas on the continent: agro-business, energy, industrialization, integration, and … Continue reading Apply For The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Virtual Internship Program
