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Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Company Built The Fastest Internet In West Africa!

April 19, 2022

  If there’s a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the role it played in making the world more connected. These days, more individuals and businesses have embraced remote work and greatly rely on the global network called the internet. However, some African countries like Nigeria still face challenges with slow internet speed. Read … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Company Built The Fastest Internet In West Africa!

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Automobile Press Release

Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya And Cheki Uganda

April 19, 2022

Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda, as Autochek expands further into the African market. The deal will be finalised within the following weeks and will see Cheki Kenya and Uganda’s operations integrate … Continue reading Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya And Cheki Uganda

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BUSINESS TECH

LoftyInc Capital Looks To Boost African Startups With $10M

April 19, 2022

  A pan-African VC firm of Nigerian origin, LoftyInc Capital, has announced the launch of a third fund named LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund 3 to boost African startups. Read more about Tech LoftyInc secured the $10 million for tech startups in Africa funding syndicates such as FBNQuest Funds, The Green Investment Club, High Networth Individuals Andela … Continue reading LoftyInc Capital Looks To Boost African Startups With $10M

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BUSINESS Opportunities

Enter For The GSA Africa Awards For African Startups

April 19, 2022

  The Global Startups Awards (GSA) exists to discover and recognize startups from across the world that are achieving great feats in their ecosystems. In 2021, for the first time, it’s including startups from Africa in the global competition. Read more about Opportunities As such, tech-driven ventures from across the continent now stand the chance … Continue reading Enter For The GSA Africa Awards For African Startups

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Press Release

Cleanbuild.africa & Creative Space To Hold First Cleantech And Climate Action Stakeholders’ Forum

April 19, 2022

  The historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change that went into effect in 2016, has enabled countries around the world to become more intentional about their responses to the growing threat of climate change. As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) draws nearer, world leaders are collectively gearing up to proffer solutions … Continue reading Cleanbuild.africa & Creative Space To Hold First Cleantech And Climate Action Stakeholders’ Forum

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BUSINESS Press Release

Three Weeks To Go Until Propak West Africa

April 19, 2022

Returning to the Landmark Centre, Lagos from the 14th – 16th September 2021, Propak West Africa promises to re-energise the packaging, printing, plastics and food processing industry and act as the catalyst to get the manufacturing sector moving once again. With many industry stakeholders expected at the Landmark Centre next month all eager to meet with the … Continue reading Three Weeks To Go Until Propak West Africa

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Video Of The Week: Why Is West Africa’s Coastline Empty?

April 19, 2022

  West Africa’s coastline abounds with natural resources, land, and sea that are ideal for a thriving real estate environment. The coastline, which is home to countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, has recorded little to no development despite its staggering potential for real estate development. Read more about Video of the week In … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Why Is West Africa’s Coastline Empty?

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Events

Propak West Africa 2021 – Event Outline

April 19, 2022

Discover innovation in packaging, plastics, food processing, labelling and print in West Africa at the region’s largest B2B trade event, Propak West Africa 2021. Taking place from 14 – 16 September 2021 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, Propak will lead set the stage for reconnecting the West African packaging community following an unprecedented … Continue reading Propak West Africa 2021 – Event Outline

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Events

Propak West Africa 2021 – Visitor Registration Now Open

April 19, 2022

September 14th – 16th, 2021 will see the return of Propak West Africa, the regions largest packaging, printing, plastics and food processing exhibition. With many looking to build on the momentum that is returning to the industry in the region, the chance to reconnect and meet with 3500 professionals over the three days cannot come … Continue reading Propak West Africa 2021 – Visitor Registration Now Open

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Opportunities

Apply Now for Access Bank/Udacity 2021-2022 Advance Africa Scholarship Program for Young Africans

April 19, 2022

Access Bank and Udacity are calling for scholarship applications. They will provide 1,000 Nanodegree program scholarships for people in Africa to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills. The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for scholarship recipients and give them the skills needed by many tech companies today. Read more about Opportunity The Aim: Udacity and … Continue reading Apply Now for Access Bank/Udacity 2021-2022 Advance Africa Scholarship Program for Young Africans

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Opportunities

Apply For The Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship 2021

April 19, 2022

Access Bank and Udacity are partnering to give 1,000 people access to free nano-degrees in key IT skill areas for which there’s a growing demand. If you’re interested in skilling up for today’s job market, here’s an opportunity you could use. The Advance Africa Scholarship is a program designed by its organizers to build a … Continue reading Apply For The Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship 2021

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Applications

ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021 For African Entrepreneurs | Apply Now

April 19, 2022

Application is ongoing for the ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021. This challenge is for African Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their businesses but are financially incapable to do so. The Changemakers Innovation Challenge is sponsored by ACT Foundation to support social enterprises across countries in Africa that are focused on technology and the … Continue reading ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021 For African Entrepreneurs | Apply Now

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TECH

Ecobank And Microsoft Collaborate To Help Convert African SMEs To Digital Businesses

April 19, 2022

  The realities of the pandemic and extended lockdown are already making business owners redraw their business strategies. Many are now considering approaching the market via online channels and solutions providers are helping these businesses achieve their aim with the assistance of tech. Read more about Tech The extended lockdowns particularly disrupted supply chains, shrunk … Continue reading Ecobank And Microsoft Collaborate To Help Convert African SMEs To Digital Businesses

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Discover Nigeria History

Sungbo’s Eredo: Africa’s Largest Single Ancient Monument

April 19, 2022

  The Sungbo’s Eredo is a 160 km rampart equipped with guard houses and moats. Sungbo’s Eredo is a system of defensive walls and ditches that is located southwest of the Yoruba town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. Read more about History It was built in 800-1000 AD in honour of the … Continue reading Sungbo’s Eredo: Africa’s Largest Single Ancient Monument

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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria History

The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat

April 19, 2022

  Africa’s oldest known boat, the Dufuna canoe was discovered in Dufuna village, Yobe state, by a Fulani Herdsman in May 1987, while he dug a well. Since the Dufuna canoe was discovered, archaeologists have been in a frenzy about it. Read more about History The canoe which was excavated by a combined team of … Continue reading The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat

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