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Shop African this Christmas at the African Designers Mall 15:15 Fashion Clearance

April 19, 2022

A two-day African fashion sales event is up for clearance on Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th December 2016. Hosted by African Designers Mall, an online mall for African fashion and souvenir, the 15:15 fashion clearance sale will have in store items ranging from ₦1,500 to ₦15,000. Attendance is free. Exhibition space for the two … Continue reading Shop African this Christmas at the African Designers Mall 15:15 Fashion Clearance

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Events

African Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions Presents an Export Seminar on Dec 15th, 2016

April 19, 2022

With the New Year just a few days away, it is only wise to make new plans towards having business more profitable than previous years. In collaboration with African Hub International, African Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions (ASSETS) presents a seminar SMEs themed Preparing Nigerian SMES for Opportunities and Challenges in the Non-Oil Export Sector. … Continue reading African Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions Presents an Export Seminar on Dec 15th, 2016

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SPORTS

AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Are African Champions Again

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Saturday emerged African champions with a hard-earned victory over Cameroon. The Falcons’ 1-0 defeat of the Lionesses ensured that they retained the AWCON title they won two years ago. The match proved to be a particularly stern test for the Nigerian team. The Cameroonians created several chances; goalkeeper Jonathan Alaba was … Continue reading AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Are African Champions Again

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SPORTS

AWCON 2016: Nigeria Defeats South Africa to Progress to the Finals

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons of Nigeria yesterday defeated their South African opponents 1-0 to progress to the finals of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Cameroun. The victory came through a goal scored in the second half of the match. Desire Oparanozie’s fine free kick was enough to undo the efforts of … Continue reading AWCON 2016: Nigeria Defeats South Africa to Progress to the Finals

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TECH

Ike Okosa: The Nigerian Whose Startup Is Connecting African Freelancers to Companies Across the World

April 19, 2022

When Ike Okosa arrived Lagos from London to attend the Social Media Week in 2015, he probably had little idea what light bulbs would get turned on in his head. Today, he credits that event with opening his eyes to the huge potential that lay in Nigeria’s growing tech space- an army of skilled programmers … Continue reading Ike Okosa: The Nigerian Whose Startup Is Connecting African Freelancers to Companies Across the World

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BUSINESS

Ernst & Young and Asoko Insight Have Launched an Annual Ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies

April 19, 2022

African business information provider Asoko Insight has partnered with Ernst & Young (EY) to launch The Africa Ranking, an annual ranking of African businesses. The continent-wide ranking aims to reveal the best performing privately owned companies headquartered in Africa and raise the profile of businesses on the continent by exposing them to a wider audience. The … Continue reading Ernst & Young and Asoko Insight Have Launched an Annual Ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies

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BUSINESS

Why V8 Africa, Nigeria’s Newest Co-working Space, Has Opened in Lagos 

April 19, 2022

V8 Africa, Nigeria’s newest co-working space, opened in Lagos on Wednesday, 16 November 2016. The new collaborative hub gives Nigerian startups and small businesses a platform to launch their entrepreneurial dreams and grow into thriving ventures, by providing them with an environment conducive enough for them to expand. The co-working space is an initiative of two … Continue reading Why V8 Africa, Nigeria’s Newest Co-working Space, Has Opened in Lagos 

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BUSINESS

V8 Africa, a New Co-working Space Is Opening In Lagos

April 19, 2022

Whether it’s a flash of inspiration or a long, labored process, the birthing of a bright, potentially rewarding idea is an experience that aspiring entrepreneurs savour. But finding an ‘incubation box’ to let the egg of ideas hatch is a completely different challenge. Sometimes, available workspaces are beyond the reach of the startup’s lean wallet, … Continue reading V8 Africa, a New Co-working Space Is Opening In Lagos

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Entertainment

Mark Angel Comedy and Others Win Sub-Saharan Africa YouTube Award

April 19, 2022

Remember Emmanuella of “This is not my real face” fame? She just won an award for her comedy skit. Mark Angel Comedy which features Emmauella, alongside Channels TV and Ibaka TV/Nollywood have been announced as winners of the inaugural edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) YouTube Awards. According to Susan Wojcicki, the Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading Mark Angel Comedy and Others Win Sub-Saharan Africa YouTube Award

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BUSINESS

Lagos to Yield Africa’s First Eco-Friendly Smart Business City

April 19, 2022

Africa’s first eco-friendly smart business city is set to be built within the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos. The Imperial International Business City (IIBC), which is to be cited on about 200 hectares of sand-filled land, will bring together two major components of the ideal futuristic city- smart city-wide communication and monitoring systems, and an emphasis … Continue reading Lagos to Yield Africa’s First Eco-Friendly Smart Business City

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Johnson & Johnson’s Africa Innovation Challenge: Up To $100,000 In Funding Available for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

Global consumer healthcare giant, Johnson & Johnson is giving budding African healthcare visionaries a big chance to achieve their dreams. The company has announced that it is now receiving applications for its Africa Innovation Challenge, a contest aimed at encouraging the brightest and best of Africa’s new health entrepreneurs to contribute to the development potentially … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson’s Africa Innovation Challenge: Up To $100,000 In Funding Available for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

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SPORTS

Olufunke Oshonaike Is the New African Women’s Singles Table Tennis Champion

April 19, 2022

On Sunday, Nigeria’s Olufunke Oshonaike claimed the African Women’s Singles Table Tennis title at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Championships, held in Agadir, Morocco. Oshonaike took the gold medal after overcoming Egypt’s Dina Meshref 4-2 in a hard-fought final game. The 42-year-old veteran’s victory on the African stage is her second in 16 … Continue reading Olufunke Oshonaike Is the New African Women’s Singles Table Tennis Champion

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Events

Union Bank Partners with LEAP Africa to Support Young Social Innovators

April 19, 2022

Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has been announced as the official sponsor of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards 2016. This announcement was made during a press conference at the Union Bank headquarters on 25 October 2016. Partnering with Leap Africa, Union Bank’s sponsorship is part of the bank’s intention to support youths with … Continue reading Union Bank Partners with LEAP Africa to Support Young Social Innovators

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Arts

Art X Lagos is Set to Increase Visibility of Contemporary African Art in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Artists, art lovers, collectors, and curators look forward to what is to be considered one of the most prestigious art fairs to be held on an international scale in the heart of Lagos. TP-Collective, a consultancy that develops businesses in the culture, art and design sector, will host the maiden edition of contemporary art fair, … Continue reading Art X Lagos is Set to Increase Visibility of Contemporary African Art in Lagos

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Events TECH

The High Growth Africa Summit 2016

April 19, 2022

Startups seem to be the fad, everyone has an idea that can yield millions and that will become the next big thing. But as quickly as they are conceived so quickly do they seem to die off. Only a few seem to have survived. The question then is, what ensures the survival and growth of … Continue reading The High Growth Africa Summit 2016

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