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Entertainment

Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month

April 19, 2022

Ghana’s Year of Return has undoubtedly sparked a lot of excitement worldwide, especially among Africans in the diaspora. Throughout last year, foreigners of African ancestors flooded into the country. It might be safe to say that most were attempting to take a closer look at their roots. In November, Ghana gave citizenship to 126 people … Continue reading Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month

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Press Release

Founder Institute & SheProfitsAfrica Partner to Support Early-Stage Female-Founded Companies

April 19, 2022

SheProfitsAfrica Sponsors Female Fellowships to the Founder Institute’s Pre-seed Accelerator Program The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, and SheProfitsAfrica, an organization providing information and opportunities to help women flourish and contribute to creating better societies for all, are announcing 4 female-founder fellowships for the upcoming Founder Institute Lagos 2020 programs. Stanbic IBTC … Continue reading Founder Institute & SheProfitsAfrica Partner to Support Early-Stage Female-Founded Companies

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SPORTS

Oshoala Crowned African Female Footballer Of The Year For The Fourth Time

April 19, 2022

Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala has won the prize for the African Female Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in her illustrious Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has won the prize for the African Female Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in her illustrious career. The Nigerian … Continue reading Oshoala Crowned African Female Footballer Of The Year For The Fourth Time

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BUSINESS Events

#CNBIZFair Vision 2020: Here’s All You Need To Know About Africa’s Largest Business Event

April 19, 2022

On  6th & 7th March 2020 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, Africa’s largest business event, the Connect Nigeria Business Fair will hold. This 2020 edition of the event, tagged 2020 Vision, is great news for businesses, entrepreneurs and attendees as it aims to outperform past accomplishments. The annual event is hosted by Connect … Continue reading #CNBIZFair Vision 2020: Here’s All You Need To Know About Africa’s Largest Business Event

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Aviation Did You Know? TECH

Do You Know That The Nigerian College Of Aviation Technology Is The Largest in Africa

April 19, 2022

Formerly known as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology is a higher education institute in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is funded by the Civil Aviation Department in the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Aviation and is regarded as the largest college of aviation in Africa. Its vision is “To … Continue reading Do You Know That The Nigerian College Of Aviation Technology Is The Largest in Africa

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Arts Entertainment

The 11th Ben Enwonwu Annual Lecture: Considering African Art and Artivism

April 19, 2022

The British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson, and a number of other important personalities gathered at the MUSON Centre on Thursday, 12th December to commemorate Ben Enwonwu’s legacy and contribution to African and Nigerian art. Ms. Thompson gave this year’s lecture on the subject of art as an instrument for peace, conflict resolution and … Continue reading The 11th Ben Enwonwu Annual Lecture: Considering African Art and Artivism

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Press Release

Pan-African automotive platform, Cars45 launches consumer-to-consumer marketplace to match sellers and buyers

April 19, 2022

Cars45, Nigeria’s leading automotive trading platform, has launched into Ghana (www.cars45.com.gh)  and Kenya (www.cars45.co.ke). Cars45 is aiming to become the primary platform for all car transactions in the $45 billion African used car market and expansion into these strategic markets marks an important step on that journey. In an African market where 9 million used … Continue reading Pan-African automotive platform, Cars45 launches consumer-to-consumer marketplace to match sellers and buyers

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Awards BUSINESS

Akinwumi Adesina Has Been Named Forbes’ African of the Year for 2019

April 19, 2022

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture, has been named African of the Year for 2019 by Forbes Magazine. The award was delivered to Mr. Adesina at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday. The event is hosted by Forbes on an … Continue reading Akinwumi Adesina Has Been Named Forbes’ African of the Year for 2019

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Press Release

Pricepally.com Is Daring To Solve The Problem Of High Cost Of Food For Africa’s Urban

April 19, 2022

According to the USDA, Nigeria spends over half of household income on food, and there are nine other countries that spend over 40% on food. Four of them are in Africa: Nigeria 56.4%; Kenya 46.7%; Cameroon 45.6%; and Algeria 42.5% World economic forum A World Bank report also states that, compared with countries at comparable … Continue reading Pricepally.com Is Daring To Solve The Problem Of High Cost Of Food For Africa’s Urban

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TECH

Apply For The Google Developer Launchpad Accelerator Africa

April 19, 2022

Have you ever had an idea that you strongly believe in such that even though others tease you about it, you still dream about it, imagine it and think about it every single day until one day? This is the same experience heroes, mentors and people who have created a product or service have had. … Continue reading Apply For The Google Developer Launchpad Accelerator Africa

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SPORTS

Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Best Goalkeeper in Africa, Ranked 16th in the World

April 19, 2022

Nigeria women’s national team goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been named the best shot-stopper in Africa, and 16th best goalkeeper in the world by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Nnadozie – who played an instrumental role in helping Rivers Angels win the 2018/2019 Nigeria Women’s Professional League Super 4 tournament with outstanding … Continue reading Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Best Goalkeeper in Africa, Ranked 16th in the World

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SPORTS

Nigerians In Sports: Asisat Oshoala set to Inspire Young Nigerian Girls with Football4Girls Africa Project

April 19, 2022

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, is set to organize a clinic and championship for young girls under the aegis of her foundation in Lagos State in December 2019. The event will hold in two phases with the first scheduled to be held from December 4 to 6, and the second phase will hold from December … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Asisat Oshoala set to Inspire Young Nigerian Girls with Football4Girls Africa Project

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Press Release

Nigeria successfully hosts the 1st African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease

April 19, 2022

Last October, key stakeholders including medical & sickle cell experts, governmental and non-governmental organizations from across Africa and the World came together as a collective on one international stage to discuss the burden of sickle cell disease, its impact on African communities and proffer evidence-based solutions and recommendations to its effect. Delegates from over 25 … Continue reading Nigeria successfully hosts the 1st African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease

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Entertainment

Grammy 2020: Burna Boy’s African Giant Nominated for Best World Music Album

April 19, 2022

Burna Boy is officially a Grammy-nominated singer. It was revealed this week that his album, African Giant, will be a contender in the Best World Music Album category at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The Grammy Award for Best World Music Album is given to recording artists for quality albums in the world music genre. African … Continue reading Grammy 2020: Burna Boy’s African Giant Nominated for Best World Music Album

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Press Release

H.E. Al Ghurair: Dubai’s Non-Oil Trade with Africa to Exceed AED 1 Trillion by End of 2019

April 19, 2022

Global Business Forum Africa Kicks off 5th edition in DubaiDubai’s non-oil trade with the continent stood at AED 926 billion in the 2011-2018 periodDubai is Africa’s gateway to new markets, building on its strong presence on the global economy map and its role in advancing international tradeGBF Africa has become a leading platform for expanding … Continue reading H.E. Al Ghurair: Dubai’s Non-Oil Trade with Africa to Exceed AED 1 Trillion by End of 2019

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