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April 19, 2022

    Organisers of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, have extended the call for entries for the Pan- African music awards till Monday, July 21, 2014. Entry initially closed on Saturday, July 5, 2014 after it was opened on Thursday, May 15, 2014. AFRIMA Director of Sponsorship and Brand Communications, Ms. Matlou Tsotetsi confirmed … Continue reading All Africa Music Awards Extend Call for Entries Till July 21

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Creative Industry Culture Fashion

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian fashion designers are making a difference in the world of fashion. Their impact when it comes to representing Nigerian and African culture throughout the world cannot be overemphasized.The use of different African prints and colours in our designs createshow-stopping outfits and inspire appreciation from both home and abroad. The questions, “What is Nigerian?”and “What … Continue reading 8 Cultural Representations for Nigerian/ African Fashion Designers

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Creative Industry Events

April 19, 2022

  Life In My City Art Festival started in 2007 to encourage artiste creativity and increase awareness regarding environmental issues. The festival is an annual celebration of creativity in Nigerian Arts and this year will make the 8th edition. With the theme ‘Less is More’, entries are being invited for Life In My City Photo Africa … Continue reading International Photo Contest: Life in My City Photo Africa

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BUSINESS CAREER Events Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

  She Leads Africa announces its pitch competition for women. Its primary aim is to connect the continent’s most promising female entrepreneurs to investors, accelerators and mentors looking to invest in the next generation of African talent. It can be said that female African entrepreneurs have been marginalized for a while. There is unequal access to … Continue reading She Leads Africa Initiative Announces Pitch Competition‏

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TECH

April 19, 2022

    South African company MillbugTechnology haslaunched a range of solar powered Wi-Fi only Millbug Vuya Tablets to meet the needs of Africans who do not have regular power supply. The tablets can be charged using the sun, USB cables and electricity. All products and services offered by Millbug are delivered with the environment as a … Continue reading Africa’s First Solar Powered Millbug Vuya Tablets‏

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E-Commerce Transport

April 19, 2022

    The Global E-Tailing for a 2025 study initiated by DHL analysed the role e-Commerce will play in consumer’s lives in the year 2025 and how it will influence consumerism, retailing and logistics. The report shows that over the next 10 years, online retail will continue to gain popularity in both developed and emerging markets and … Continue reading E-Commerce and Logistics Set for Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa – DHL‏

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BUSINESS CAREER Events

April 19, 2022

  DEMO Africa is one of the flagship initiatives of Liberalizing Innovation Opportunity Nations (LIONS@FRICA) Partnership, a U.S. Department of State initiative, in collaboration with Microsoft, DEMO, USAID, and Startup Weekend to connect African startups to the global ecosystem and push technology in Africa to greater heights. It is the place where the most innovative … Continue reading DEMO Africa Launch 2014, Launchpad for Emerging Technology and Trends‏

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BUSINESS Events

April 19, 2022

    Lagos, 15 June 2014: The inaugural FPSO Africa 2014 conference took place 10 – 11 June in Eko Hotel Lagos, Nigeria.  The conference was the first gathering in the region to discuss FPSOs, attracting the likes of NNPC, NCDMB, FB Capital, Adepetun Caxton-Martins Agbor & Segun, GOGSPA Ghana and many more FPSO industry … Continue reading West Africa Continues to be a Significant Oil and Gas Producing Region in the World

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Events Media Personality

April 19, 2022

    LEAP Africa has announced its call for applications for the 2014 Social Innovators Programme. This programme will support talented youth with ideas and initiatives and proffer effective solutions to challenges in local communities across Nigeria. LEAP Africa is a non-profit organization that was founded by Ndidi Nwuneli (MFR). Since its inception in May … Continue reading LEAP Africa Calls for Application for The 2014 Social Innovators Programme‏

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Creative Industry Events

April 19, 2022

  At the Cannes in May 2014, Restless Talent Management, the first global management company, announced that it will focus on African talent. As filmmakers of African descent have dominated headlines in the world, this new company is poised to identify the next Hollywood headliner. Behind RTM is veteran film producer TendekaMatatu of Ten10 Films … Continue reading Restless Talent Management Focuses on Nurturing African Talent‏

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BUSINESS CAREER Events

April 19, 2022

  The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAs) 2014 said in a statement that nominations for this year have been extended. Nominations can be made until the 21st June, 2014. The Future Africa Awards have now been expanded to The Future Africa Awards and Summit which will involve a 2-day … Continue reading The Future Africa Awards Extends Nominations Deadline, Expands Board of Judges

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Creative Industry Fashion Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  Last year saw the official launch of the African Fashion Reception in Paris. For the 2014 edition, the Nigerian government through the Federal Ministry of Tourism and Culture will host the event in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State from the 3rd – the 5th of July at the International Conference Centre. The event is organised in … Continue reading Nigeria to Host Africa Fashion Reception

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

April 19, 2022

    South Africa is currently the largest gold miner on the continent and the sixth largest gold miner globally. Nigeria has therefore decided to partner with South Africa in exploring collaborative ventures to develop artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Nigeria. This partnership will see Nigeria acquire mining equipment and expertise from South Africa … Continue reading Nigeria Partners with South Africa to Develop the Mining Sector in Nigeria

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CAREER Events

April 19, 2022

The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit 2014 today announced the formal expansion of its brain trust across the world with the announcement of its expanded jury consisting of the Board of Judges and Independent Audit Committee, as well as its Global Board of Advisors. “As TFAAS has expanded in scope and … Continue reading The Future Africa Awards & Summit Announce Global Board of Advisors and African Jury

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BUSINESS TECH

April 19, 2022

    GeoPoll, the world’s largest real-time mobile survey platform launched its Audience Measurement Service which offers the first ever daily TV ratings in several African markets just in time for the FIFA World Cup when GeoPoll will publish game viewership data from African nations as locals cheer on their teams and global brands spend … Continue reading GeoPoll Unveils First Ever Overnight TV Ratings In African Markets‏

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