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#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
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
By ify
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
By ejura
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
By mary-odunuga
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
By ejura
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
By ejura
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
By ify
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
By ejura
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
By ejura
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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Creative Industry Entertainment
Davido, Wizkid and Other Nigerians Make Forbes List of Young African Creatives
April 19, 2022
Nigerian artiste, Davido has been identified as one of Forbes 15 Young African Creatives Rebranding Africa along with popular crooner, Wizkid. This exclusive list was published on Friday, August 28. Other Nigerians included Lakin Ogunbawo, a talented photographer with works in British GQ and New York Times, and Amaka Osakwe (Maki Oh), who is making waves in … Continue reading Davido, Wizkid and Other Nigerians Make Forbes List of Young African Creatives
By ify
Blogs We Like: Dialectic Africa Analyst
April 19, 2022
Jude Fejokwu a.k.a. The Dialectic Africa Analyst is quickly becoming an authority on all things banking and finance, as much as the Nigerian blogosphere is concerned at least. His blog, judefejokwu.blogspot.com presents a wide range of detailed analyses and insights on the sector in question, including his interesting insistence on “steadfastly staying on the path of … Continue reading Blogs We Like: Dialectic Africa Analyst
By ify
Jovago Launches Hotel Management Workshops in Africa
April 19, 2022
Jovago has announced the commencement of training workshops to boost the skills of grassroot agents in the African hotel and hospitality industry. These workshops are open to all types of workers ranging from hotel receptionists to hotel managers and the previous workshop and its theme support the importance Jovago places on the customer and satisfying their needs. “As … Continue reading Jovago Launches Hotel Management Workshops in Africa
By ejura
Google Android One Now in Africa
April 19, 2022
On the 18th of August 2015, Google Android One announced its presence in Africa and partnership with Infinix mobility. During the official launch of the new Infinix mobile phone, Infinix Hot2, Google Android One announced its plan to use Nigeria as a springboard to reach other African countries, such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, … Continue reading Google Android One Now in Africa
Countdown: 6 Weeks to the Lights, Camera, Africa Film Festival
April 19, 2022
Time to start the countdown to the fifth edition of Lights, Camera, Africa Film Festival! This year’s film festival is tagged “Future Forward” and will feature the assembly of bold and energetic pieces of African and independent cinema which will express the intrepid spirit that characterises the force that moves us and increases our drive … Continue reading Countdown: 6 Weeks to the Lights, Camera, Africa Film Festival
By mary-odunuga
