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BUSINESS TECH

The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa

April 19, 2022

  Over the years, Twitter has come to be more than just your regular social media platform for idle gossip or catching up on trends. It has become a massive tool that plays a huge role in a country’s economy—especially now that the world has gone digital. Read more about Tech The social media platform … Continue reading The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa

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Press Release TECH

Backed With $100K Investment, PayDay Is Bridging The Gap Between Talent And Opportunity In Africa

April 19, 2022

A lot of people say “Africa is the future”, however, there are a handful of people doing the work required to ensure that Africa is not left behind. Favour Ori is a young entrepreneur working tirelessly with his team at TalentMatch to ensure accessibility of employment in technology on the African continent, with its flagship … Continue reading Backed With $100K Investment, PayDay Is Bridging The Gap Between Talent And Opportunity In Africa

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Did You Know?

Did You Know? Lejja, The Oldest Iron-Smelting Site In West Africa

April 19, 2022

  Iron has extensive uses in today’s world. It’s important for the production of steel, which is in turn used for making cutlery cookware, and many household appliances. Iron is also used in the manufacture of ships, aircraft, bridges, and buildings. Read more about Did you know? But four thousand years ago, people in what … Continue reading Did You Know? Lejja, The Oldest Iron-Smelting Site In West Africa

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apps TECH

App Of The Week: Bundle Africa

April 19, 2022

Bundle Africa is a social payment app launched to streamline the process of buying and selling cryptos using different currencies in Africa. The idea behind the app is to make trading in cryptos feel as easy as trading in any traditional currency. Read more about App of the week Although Bundle currently accepts the Nigerian … Continue reading App Of The Week: Bundle Africa

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BUSINESS Real Estate

Brands We Love: Landmark Africa

April 19, 2022

  There aren’t many real estate companies executing projects as ambitious as Landmark Africa’s real estate developments. From seaside resorts to exquisite high-rise buildings, this company is taking on and completing buildings that lovers of luxury and nice designs would appreciate. Read more about Brands we love Landmark began its operations in 1997, with Paul … Continue reading Brands We Love: Landmark Africa

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Opportunities

How To Apply For The Startup Café Africa Accelerator Program

April 19, 2022

  Startup Café Africa has begun receiving applications from founders across the continent for its accelerator program. The program is designed for early-stage startups, regardless of the industry they operate in. Read more about How To The organizers, based in Ghana, are inviting innovative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs who want to drive their ventures forward to register … Continue reading How To Apply For The Startup Café Africa Accelerator Program

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Entertainment TECH

Innovation: Film Anatomie Is Bringing Low-Cost Equipment To The African Film Industry

April 19, 2022

  Film Anatomie is designing and manufacturing filming equipment to cater for a wide range of clients such as independent filmmakers, content creators, television studios and equipment rental companies. Read more about Tech The low tech film equipment maker company is a product inspired by the frustration of Chuks Oteke who used to own a … Continue reading Innovation: Film Anatomie Is Bringing Low-Cost Equipment To The African Film Industry

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COVID-19 Press Release

Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response

April 19, 2022

A new report by Salient Advisory calls for support to enable African healthtech innovators to accelerate impact and deliver at scale.  Healthcare consulting firm, Salient Advisory, has launched a health care report calling on donor agencies, governments and impact investors to accelerate the impact and scale of African health-tech innovators working in the supply chain. … Continue reading Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response

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SPORTS

Basketball Africa League (BAL) Releases Team Rosters

April 19, 2022

The premier men’s African basketball league, Basketball Africa League (BAL), is set to begin on Sunday, 16th May 2021 and will feature 12 of the best African basketball teams. Read more about Sports Basketball Africa League, through its official Twitter handle, has released the roster for all the teams involved in #theBAL. Representing Nigeria at … Continue reading Basketball Africa League (BAL) Releases Team Rosters

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Press Release SPORTS

Basketball Africa League Unveils Team Rosters Ahead Of Inaugural Season

April 19, 2022

  BAL rosters feature 154 players from 24 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S DAKAR, Senegal, May 14, 2021/ — BAL Rosters Feature 154 Players from 24 Countries Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.; Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club to Face Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers in First BAL Game on … Continue reading Basketball Africa League Unveils Team Rosters Ahead Of Inaugural Season

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SPORTS

CAF Postpones Africa’s 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

April 19, 2022

  Owing to the continuous spread of COVID-19, the Emergency Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the commencement of the group stages of the African  2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers from June to September 2021. Read more about Sports The development was made public through an official statement released on CAF’s … Continue reading CAF Postpones Africa’s 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

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Press Release

Afrikrea Launches ANKA To Power Global African E-Commerce 

April 19, 2022

Ivorian company partners with DHL and Visa and builds SaaS Platform for omnichannel global selling for African micro retailers Afrikrea, the e-commerce platform for “all things made of Africa”, is launching ANKA – an all-in-one SaaS solution to provide seamless e-commerce, payments and global shipping online service for thousands of micro retailers and businesses on the continent … Continue reading Afrikrea Launches ANKA To Power Global African E-Commerce 

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EDUCATION Men Personality

Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi: First Professor Of Architecture In Nigeria And Sub-Saharan Africa

April 19, 2022

  Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi is a distinguished professor of architecture at Covenant University. In 1975, Adeyemi attained professorship at Ahmadu Bello University, a promotion that made him the first professor of architecture in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more about Men you should know Early Life and Education Born to parents from Ekiti State, Adeyemi … Continue reading Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi: First Professor Of Architecture In Nigeria And Sub-Saharan Africa

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Did You Know?

Did You Know? Ademilola ‘Lola’ Odujinrin: The First African Pilot To Fly Solo Around The World

April 19, 2022

  Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin is a British-born Nigerian aircraft pilot. In 2017, he became the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world. Odujinrin works for Air Djibouti. Read more about Did you know? Biography Lola was born in South London and moved to Nigeria at a young age. When he was … Continue reading Did You Know? Ademilola ‘Lola’ Odujinrin: The First African Pilot To Fly Solo Around The World

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Politics

Where Were You When Murtala Muhammed Said Africa Has Come of Age? (11th January 1976)

April 19, 2022

    “It is of great historical significance that the first extraordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government to be held since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity twelve years ago is being held on the liberation of Africa… Read more about Politics Mr Chairman, when I contemplate the … Continue reading Where Were You When Murtala Muhammed Said Africa Has Come of Age? (11th January 1976)

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