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Fashion

30 Interesting African Proverbs on Beauty

April 19, 2022

It is time to celebrate the African woman, her beauty and her strength. Thanks to the organisers of The Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conferences, we have the perfect avenue to do so. The event is scheduled to hold from October 7-9, 2015 at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos Read also: 7 Great Reasons to Attend … Continue reading 30 Interesting African Proverbs on Beauty

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BUSINESS Events

LEAP Africa Empowers SME Owners at Business Leadership Programme

April 19, 2022

On Thursday, 18 September, 2015, an exclusive group of small, medium business owners and Bank of Industry representatives participated in a highly interactive LEAP Africa seminar on Business Leadership. The event was held in collaboration with the Bank of Industry with Connectnigeria.com as a media partner. Speakers included Founder, LEAP Africa and AACE Foods, Ndidi Nwuneli; Founder/Chairman, … Continue reading LEAP Africa Empowers SME Owners at Business Leadership Programme

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SPORTS

Nigeria Wins Bronze at the 2015 All Africa Games

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s men football national team (U-23) triumphed over their Congolese counterparts 5-3 on penalties to win the bronze medal at the 2015 All Africa Games on Thursday. Goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel was the hero when he saved Sagesse Babele’s penalty kick, while Etor Daniel, Sodiq Atanda, Kingsley Sokari, Erhun Obanor and Christian Pyagbara all scored from … Continue reading Nigeria Wins Bronze at the 2015 All Africa Games

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ECONOMY News

Nigerians Dominate African Business Awards Nominations

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is leading the nominations for the upcoming 2015 African Business Awards. Among the nominees are Aliko Dangote, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, and Oscar Onyema, Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Both men were nominated for Business Leader of the Year. The Managing Director of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base, … Continue reading Nigerians Dominate African Business Awards Nominations

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Events Fashion

7 Great Reasons to Attend the Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conferences

April 19, 2022

Have you heard about the Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conferences which is scheduled to hold from October 7-9, 2015 at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos? If you haven’t, read all about it here. Not still sure why you should attend? Here are 7 reasons you should be there: 1. Meet and network with more than … Continue reading 7 Great Reasons to Attend the Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conferences

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Events

#PhotoSpeaks: Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria was at the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF 2015) on the 8th and 9th of August, 2015. It was the first of its kind which brought together an exclusive group of thought leaders, women entrepreneurs, investors, MSMEs, international development organisations, NGOs, CSOs, trade missions, foundations, government officials, private sector and the … Continue reading #PhotoSpeaks: Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015

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BUSINESS CAREER Events

She Leads Africa Launches the She Hive for Female Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

She Leads Africa has announced the launch of She Hive, a public co-working space for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This will be the first of its kind in the country, holding from Sunday 20 to Friday 25, September, 2015. The premiere event is scheduled to take place on Sunday with several notable female personalities in … Continue reading She Leads Africa Launches the She Hive for Female Entrepreneurs

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Events Fashion

The Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conference to Hold in October

April 19, 2022

The Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conference is set to provide a strategic platform to establish successful partnerships in the beauty industry within Nigeria and beyond. The event will be held from October 7-9, 2015 at the Eko International Convention and Exhibition Center, Lagos. The event will offer participants networking opportunities, workshops and seminars that will … Continue reading The Beauty Africa Exhibition and Conference to Hold in October

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News

Dangote, Obasanjo and Prince Andrew Launch an Entrepreneurship Financing Programme for Young African Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

Good news for Africa’s entrepreneurs, as African leaders – political and economic – are stepping up towards seeing the growth of Africa’s entrepreneurship. The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, Africa’s foremost entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote and former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo have decided to drive the empowerment of young African entrepreneurs and their businesses. This … Continue reading Dangote, Obasanjo and Prince Andrew Launch an Entrepreneurship Financing Programme for Young African Entrepreneurs

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Health News

WHO Calls for Regulation of Traditional Medicine in Africa

April 19, 2022

World Health Organization officials have called for strict regulatory measures for traditional medicine in Africa in order to protect the public against potentially harmful practices. The announcement, which coincided with the commemoration of African Traditional Medicine Day, could have broad implications for the estimated 80 percent of Africans who rely on traditional practitioners for their primary mode … Continue reading WHO Calls for Regulation of Traditional Medicine in Africa

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Events

Ford Foundation Partners With The Future Awards Africa for the Ford Foundation Prize for Youth Employment

April 19, 2022

The Ford Foundation has partnered with The Future Project‘s The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) for the Ford Foundation Prize for Youth Employment. The award seeks nominees who are actively tackling youth unemployment and making positive impact in their communities. “We are delighted about this partnership with The Ford Foundation,” said Mfon Ekpo, Executive Director of The Future Project. “The goal of the Ford … Continue reading Ford Foundation Partners With The Future Awards Africa for the Ford Foundation Prize for Youth Employment

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Website Review

Websites We Like: Social Media Africa Hub

April 19, 2022

Are you a social or digital media enthusiast? Do you want to be up-to-speed with the latest in social tech news? In today’s digital age, social media engagement is a vital part of ensuring personal and professional success. The information needed to thrive, and the connections needed to grow as an entity can all be … Continue reading Websites We Like: Social Media Africa Hub

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Events Women Empowerment

7 Days to AWIEF: Ezekwesili and Others to Address Women’s Critical Role in the African Economy

April 19, 2022

In seven days, Lagos will witness the first conference of its kind on African soil, that will assemble some of the most successful female entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse African countries and beyond, under one roof on a fundamental agenda. The event is Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) holding at Lagos Oriental … Continue reading 7 Days to AWIEF: Ezekwesili and Others to Address Women’s Critical Role in the African Economy

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Entertainment

Watch Out For Sink or Swim: A Pan-African Story

April 19, 2022

Celebrated filmmaker/director, Ike Nnaebue in collaboration with TNA LLC is currently working on a masterpiece that would be a shocking revelation to all, in this epic, and thought-provoking story, “Sink or Swim.” It is a story of irregular migration, sexual exploitation and modern day slavery that is rarely told. It is an attempt to deter African youths against … Continue reading Watch Out For Sink or Swim: A Pan-African Story

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SPORTS

Nigeria Clinches 1st African Basketball Championship Title

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s national men basketball team, D’Tigers, made history on Sunday in Tunisia when they defeated Angola 74-65 in the 2015 Afrobasket Championship final to be crowned African Champions for the first time. Prior to game, Nigeria had never beaten the Southern African nation, who have won the Afrobasket Championship a record 11 times, but D’Tigers … Continue reading Nigeria Clinches 1st African Basketball Championship Title

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