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Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance
April 19, 2022
The efforts of Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa, a Lagos-based Non-Profit organisation, in making the world see that greatness can be found in the most unlikely places is both extraordinary and inspiring. The NGO’s founder Tunde Onakoya, who shared a similar childhood story just like the boys whom he coaches, is transforming the lives of … Continue reading Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance
The Future Of Bento Africa, Payroll Software Solution
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, the payroll frequency is usually monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. The payment for salaries is to be made at least once a month. There are no statutory requirements for 13th-month salary payments but bonuses are common and are based on the discretion of the employer. Read more about Tech For small business owners or … Continue reading The Future Of Bento Africa, Payroll Software Solution
Mandla, The Application For Learning African languages
April 19, 2022
Language is an integral part of culture and elements of culture are transmitted to future generations through language. Language is a carrier of culture and cultures are interpreted via language. Since culture can not be transmitted without the language that interprets it, it is therefore important that languages be prevented from becoming extinct. Read more about … Continue reading Mandla, The Application For Learning African languages
Indicina Is Enabling Lenders To Give African Loans Using Alternative Data
April 19, 2022
In May 2017, the bills on Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Acts (Collateral Registry Act), 2017 and the Credit Reporting Act, 2017 were signed into law by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo. This means that individuals with cars could register them as movable assets on the National Collateral Registry as collateral to secure loans … Continue reading Indicina Is Enabling Lenders To Give African Loans Using Alternative Data
$6,000 In Cash Prizes On Offer In The AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is inviting fashion businesses from across the continent to enter its Fashionomics Africa contest. The competition targets designers who create sustainable fashion products and offers cash prizes, branding, and mentoring to winning entrants. Read more about Opportunities This contest is organized by the AfDB in conjunction with the United Nations … Continue reading $6,000 In Cash Prizes On Offer In The AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest
Aboki Africa Rebrands To Grey
April 19, 2022
Aboki Africa is a foreign account provider for Africans. It is one of the easiest ways to send and receive international payments without restrictions. Read more about FinTech Their mission is to streamline the currency exchange process for Africans. Many users leverage Aboki Africa to convert funds from foreign currency to Naira and vice versa. … Continue reading Aboki Africa Rebrands To Grey
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Taraba State Speaks More Languages Than Over 30 African Countries Put Together
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a multi-ethnic country with about 200 languages. The three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria in terms of population are the Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. However, there are several other groups and languages in the country that are worth studying. One of the striking facts about the diverse nature of Nigeria is that of … Continue reading Taraba State Speaks More Languages Than Over 30 African Countries Put Together
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Weekend Sports Roundup: Aruna Quadri Sets African Table Tennis Record
April 19, 2022
Legendary Nigerian table tennis star Aruna Quadri made history over the weekend after being ranked 11th in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings. Aruna is the first African to attain this height in the history of world table tennis, beating his November 2021 record when he moved from 17th spot to 13th spot. Read … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Aruna Quadri Sets African Table Tennis Record
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Converge III: Pan-African Blockchain & Crypto Meetup Holds February, 24th 2022
April 19, 2022
The blockchain ecosystem in Africa continues to evolve as more and more individuals, organizations and governments embrace the technology and its most used case, the cryptocurrency. Since its conception in early 2021, Blockbuild.africa a blockchain and crypto media platform has successfully hosted two editions of The converge (virtual events) with over 500 attendees quarterly. … Continue reading Converge III: Pan-African Blockchain & Crypto Meetup Holds February, 24th 2022
AFEX To Open Second Round Of $240m (₦100bn) Funding Series To Strengthen Africa’s Agro-Processors
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s leading commodities market player is seeking to raise up to $175m (₦73bn) to bolster Nigeria’s agriculture sector AFEX, Nigeria’s leading commodities market player and the country’s first private sector commodities exchange, has today announced the reopening of its $240m (₦100bn) Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) to help stabilize Nigeria’s agriculture sector by offering Agro-processors low-cost financing … Continue reading AFEX To Open Second Round Of $240m (₦100bn) Funding Series To Strengthen Africa’s Agro-Processors
SME Spotlight: Syracuse Africa
April 19, 2022
Having your brand creativity tell its story to a wide range of audiences might be all you need to generate leads. Most often, companies find it difficult to sell their brands to a larger audience. It is a tough job to do a good PR job for your company and it sometimes demands a … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Syracuse Africa
3 Trends Set To Dominate African Mobile Apps In 2022
April 19, 2022
In 2021, the mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa continued to show incredible resilience against the impacts of Covid-19 and experienced high growth. Digital solutions have provided instrumental support for communities and businesses, boosting their transition into adopting a mobile-first approach to tackle most of the daily challenges across the continent, with fintech applications dominating … Continue reading 3 Trends Set To Dominate African Mobile Apps In 2022
AKO Caine Prize For African Writing 2022 (£10,000 Cash Prize): APPLY NOW!
April 19, 2022
We are delighted to inform you that the submission window for the 2022 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is now open. We warmly encourage you to submit eligible stories. Read more about Opportunities About The Prize The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual short story award. The Prize is awarded … Continue reading AKO Caine Prize For African Writing 2022 (£10,000 Cash Prize): APPLY NOW!
Fourth Edition Of Africa Tech Summit Set To Take Place Live In Nairobi
April 19, 2022
The African tech ecosystem will finally have the opportunity to connect again in person at the fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on February 23-24, 2022. The leading African tech event will once again provide unrivalled insights, networking, and business opportunities across three Summits and brings together tech leaders from … Continue reading Fourth Edition Of Africa Tech Summit Set To Take Place Live In Nairobi
Done Deal: Nigerian FinTech, Bfree secures $1.7 million Funding, Expands Across Africa
April 19, 2022
Bfree, Nigeria’s ethical credit management, has generated the sum of $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round, to widen its base across emerging markets, totalling the raised capital to $2.5 million. The Lagos-based startup had raised in the seed round the sum of $800,000 last May. Read more about FinTech The funding round was … Continue reading Done Deal: Nigerian FinTech, Bfree secures $1.7 million Funding, Expands Across Africa
