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Events TECH

Mobile West Africa 2016

April 19, 2022

For six years in a row, Mobile West Africa has organized a networking platform where top leaders and individuals in the technology industry to discuss insights on how to explore the benefits of the mobile industry. The recently concluded Day 1, on April 20, had roundtable discussions on the theme: The Mobile Consumer. Discussions focused on … Continue reading Mobile West Africa 2016

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Culture

Bellafricana: Making African Crafts Globally Accessible

April 19, 2022

There is something eccentric about the lover of culture that mere admirers may not be able to figure out on the spot. In case you have been struck with awe by one of these culture enthusiast, especially the African culture, here’s the secret behind it. Uniqueness is born out of a need to look different … Continue reading Bellafricana: Making African Crafts Globally Accessible

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TECH Transport

Google Maps’ Live Traffic Alerts Turned On In Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

April 19, 2022

One major dread for city dwellers has always been traffic. Working class commuters rise quite early just in a bid to avoid traffic which isn’t always successful. Many persons have missed appointments, deadlines and have lost money as a result of unavoidable road traffics. It’s now possible to avoid traffics with Google Maps live traffic … Continue reading Google Maps’ Live Traffic Alerts Turned On In Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

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Tourism

Contribution of Tourism to Artisan Businesses in Africa

April 19, 2022

The growth of the tourism industry the world over and particularly in Africa has been overwhelming. May feel like cliché, yet — and this is the nub – the industry is one of the primary drivers of the economic as well as social development in Africa. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), 60% of … Continue reading Contribution of Tourism to Artisan Businesses in Africa

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Entertainment Events Fashion

Yomi Casual to Showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016

April 19, 2022

Come 1st to 3rd of July, the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, 2016, will feature catwalk shows, 50 designers, fashion gala & awards night  & panel discussions aimed at promoting Nigeria as a production hub. Renowned celebrity label, Yomi Casual, will be among 50 designers to showcase at the event. Yomi Casual is a label outfit … Continue reading Yomi Casual to Showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016

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BUSINESS Events TECH

Mobile West Africa Announces Best Speaker Line-up to Date

April 19, 2022

Mobile West Africa has confirmed that its 2016 conference, taking place in Lagos on 20th & 21st April, will feature its strongest ever speaker line-up. Representatives from Jumia, Huawei, Uber, Opera, iROKO Partners and Google are set to deliver presentations to confirmed delegates from companies including Konga, Wikimedia Foundation, Grant Thornton, Promasidor and Ringier Nigeria. … Continue reading Mobile West Africa Announces Best Speaker Line-up to Date

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Beauty Events Fashion

Cantu Shea Butter Sponsors Africa Fashion Week Nigeria

April 19, 2022

America’s fastest growing haircare brand Cantu Shea Butter is pleased to announce they are the official hair sponsors of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016 The annual fashion extravaganza designed to showcase the best of contemporary African design takes place on 1 -3rd July 2016 at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island Cantu Shea Butter will be creating all the … Continue reading Cantu Shea Butter Sponsors Africa Fashion Week Nigeria

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News TECH

Facebook Becomes First Ambassadors To Lead Digital Training And Skills Development In Africa

April 19, 2022

Facebook at a three-day summit in Johannesburg has launched an Agency Ambassador Programme for Africa as part of its drive to equip its agency partners with the skills and information required to make the most of Facebook as a marketing and advertising platform. To facilitate them in becoming their agency’s expert in Facebook’s technologies, Agency Ambassadors … Continue reading Facebook Becomes First Ambassadors To Lead Digital Training And Skills Development In Africa

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TECH

Nigeria on Her Way to Becoming West Africa’s Internet Transmission Hub

April 19, 2022

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a core network infrastructure provider company that allows several ISPs, telecommunications companies, carriers, and content providers, to exchange traffic amongst their networks locally, has achieved a major milestone by its elevation to the status of the West African regional Internet Exchange Point. This means that Nigeria is well … Continue reading Nigeria on Her Way to Becoming West Africa’s Internet Transmission Hub

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BUSINESS

DealDey, Nigeria’s Online Shopping Platform, gets Acquired by Ringier Africa Deals Group

April 19, 2022

  Ringier Africa Deals Group, a recently formed joint venture between Swiss Ringier Africa AG and South African Silvertree Internet Holdings (Pty) Ltd, announced today its acquisition of DealDey, one of Nigeria’s biggest online shopping platforms. Renowned Nigerian online market DealDey was founded in 2011 by Sim Shagaya. The platform has over a million users, … Continue reading DealDey, Nigeria’s Online Shopping Platform, gets Acquired by Ringier Africa Deals Group

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TECH

Technology as a Catalyst for E-commerce Development in Africa

April 19, 2022

This is Africa! Here farming is perceived to be the main occupation of local people. Here many rural areas do not have access to electricity and most urban cities cannot afford constant power. Here smartphones and advanced electrical gadgets were seen to be cut out for only the educated and rich. Yet, here, e-commerce is … Continue reading Technology as a Catalyst for E-commerce Development in Africa

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Fashion

Calling On Designers | Media | Sponsors To Partake In Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016

April 19, 2022

We re-echo our good fortune and invite you to partake in our annual revelry of fashion and style. AFWN, (Africa Fashion Week Nigeria), our unique platform that celebrates the best of Africa, showcasing her creativity and colours to the world, bringing about positive vibes of all that’s wonderful, beautiful, stylish and creative about us, it is 3 years- … Continue reading Calling On Designers | Media | Sponsors To Partake In Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016

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SPORTS

Quadri Emerges Africa’s Best

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri on Monday emerged the males singles winner at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Top 16 in Khartoum, Sudan after defeating Egypt’s Omar Assar 4-1 in the final. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the victory, Quadri expressed his delight in overpowering … Continue reading Quadri Emerges Africa’s Best

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Books

African International Author Helps Prevent Real-Life Tragedies for Girls

April 19, 2022

Abiola Salami, author of the insightful series Who Says It’s A Man’s World is helping prevent real gender tragedies by supporting girl-child education. 20% of the 2016 profits from his book are being donated to select charity organizations committed to educating the girl-child. Abiola Salami has also committed to funding a full tertiary education scholarship … Continue reading African International Author Helps Prevent Real-Life Tragedies for Girls

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SECUREX West Africa Set To Hold In March

April 19, 2022

The most established and only dedicated Security and Public Safety event to serve the Government and Private sectors of West Africa is returning in March for its sixth instalment. Securex West Africa is taking place at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria from the 1st – 3rd March 2016. With a booming population and economic growth … Continue reading SECUREX West Africa Set To Hold In March

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