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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
April 19, 2022
Reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has hit another remarkable height in her career after being named in leading global magazine Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. The list is the popular magazine’s way of highlighting and celebrating some of Africa’s finest talents and hardworking individuals who are already making waves in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
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Fisayo Soyombo Emerge As Only African Journalist On One World Media Awards List
April 19, 2022
Renowned Nigerian investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has expressed happiness after being shortlisted in the International Journalist of the Year category for the One World Media (OWM) Awards 2020. Soyombo’s undercover investigation on Nigeria’s criminal justice system saw him make the list as the only African among ten journalists for the prestigious award. The rot in … Continue reading Fisayo Soyombo Emerge As Only African Journalist On One World Media Awards List
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Jumia implements “Contactless” Delivery and “Cashless” Payments in response to the COVID-19 in Africa
April 19, 2022
The delivery and payment methods of the e-commerce platform ensures safer transactions for riders and consumers Africa’s leading eCommerce platform Jumia has announced the implementation of ‘contactless’ delivery for prepaid packages on the platform. The company is taking additional measures to keep consumers, delivery agents and partners safe in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. … Continue reading Jumia implements “Contactless” Delivery and “Cashless” Payments in response to the COVID-19 in Africa
Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
April 19, 2022
The partnership is a joint global response against the spread of COVID-19 in 8 of the markets where Jumia operates. Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa has today announced a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, the global health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. The partnership will provide … Continue reading Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups
April 19, 2022
Applications now open for first cohort Wimbart, the Public Relations agency specialising in Africa & emerging markets, has launched its first edition of Wimbart Office Hours, a webinar and mentorship programme designed to equip African startups with the PR tools required to achieve their business goals. Targeted at early-stage startups, and with a focus on companies … Continue reading Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups
Social Media Accounts To Follow: Meet The Nigerians Who Made The Forbes Africa New Wealth Creators List
April 19, 2022
In 2019, Forbes Africa released a new list called New Wealth Creators. The list features 20 women across Africa – five from Nigeria – who have made significant impact in their respective sectors. According to Forbes Africa, this list shows that “… money is no longer the central indicator of new wealth creation. It is about job creation, … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: Meet The Nigerians Who Made The Forbes Africa New Wealth Creators List
Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council
April 19, 2022
In a bid to revive its ailing economy which has suffered two recessions in two years, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa expanded the Rainbow Nation’s Economic Advisory Council with the appointment of Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as member of the country’s economic council. This information became public last weekend during the second meeting … Continue reading Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council
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Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
April 19, 2022
You know personal development is just what it is – personal. Growth has to come from a place of consciousness and intentionality that others cannot give you. While you may be well placed with opportunities and talent, you must have the will to grow and develop yourself for you to experience growth. That being said, … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
April 19, 2022
Amidst the health crisis due to the spread of the Coronavirus from Asia to other continents and countries, there are economic concerns besides the disruption in plans and travels. COVID-19 started with a lot of panic without the full knowledge of the resultant effect of this health crisis beyond the health of individuals. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
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Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora
April 19, 2022
WorldRemit, a leading provider of international money transfer services, has launched its list of Top Ten Most Influential Africans in the Diaspora. The company says the list celebrates the accomplishments of Africans who have made valuable contributions to various fields in the United States and their countries of origin. The WorldRemit list of successful Africans … Continue reading Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora
Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank
April 19, 2022
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been endorsed by the African Development Bank (AFDB) to remain as president of the bank for a second term. During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council (comprising 55 ministers of foreign affairs serving as representatives of member countries) which was held during the African Union Summit … Continue reading Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank
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HR Expo Africa – Work Festival 2020
April 19, 2022
We are delighted to invite you to the HREA Work Festival taking place in Lagos on April 1 – 2, 2020 at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island. Two exciting days will bring together more than 2,000 people from diverse industries for forward-thinking learning, networking and entertainment to explore how to find success in the new … Continue reading HR Expo Africa – Work Festival 2020
Publiseer Selected For South Africa’s TechTribe Accelerator 2020 Cohort
April 19, 2022
The digital content distribution company, Publiseer, has been selected for the TechTribe Accelerator (TTA) 2020 Cohort. TTA is a South African accelerator and virtual mentorship programme, for post-revenue tech and IP driven ventures across the SADC region, which includes online learning, virtual mentorship, access to investment opportunities, and a peer network.TTA is instrumental in exposing a wide range … Continue reading Publiseer Selected For South Africa’s TechTribe Accelerator 2020 Cohort
TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M
April 19, 2022
CDC, IFC, Sango Capital and BIO join TLcom’s fund for African tech TLcom, the Africa-focused Venture Capital firm, today announces it has secured an additional $31M for its TIDE Africa Fund, bringing its Sub Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused fund to $71mn. The latest investment round has attracted international interest, with TLcom confirming participation from the UK … Continue reading TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M
West Africa Trade and Investment Forum
April 19, 2022
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Edition of the West Africa Trade and Investment Forum: Conference and Exhibition (WATIF 2020) which is themed: “Facilitating Trade and Development Through Technology, Virtual Connections and Regional Cooperation”. The event is scheduled to hold in Ghana on the 24th and 25th March, 2020. The maiden edition … Continue reading West Africa Trade and Investment Forum
