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Singapore to Boost Economic Ties With Africa
April 19, 2022
Singapore, a country known as the largest investor in Africa among the ASEAN countries, plans to increase its economic ties with Africa through the third edition of Africa Singapore Business Forum, setting the stage for stronger trade and investment flows between both markets. According to the latest United Nations’ World Investment Report 2013, … Continue reading Singapore to Boost Economic Ties With Africa
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Lafarge WAPCO Merges South Africa, Nigeria’s Businesses, Changes Name
April 19, 2022
Lafarge Group on Tuesday said it had combined its Nigerian and South African businesses to create a new name, Lafarge Africa Plc. The company, in a statement made available to our correspondent, said it had concluded plans to transfer all its shares in its businesses in Nigeria and South Africa to the new … Continue reading Lafarge WAPCO Merges South Africa, Nigeria’s Businesses, Changes Name
Ericsson Mobility Report: Mobile Internet Usage to Increase at Twice the Global Rate in Five Years in Sub-Saharan Africa
April 19, 2022
Ericsson, a global and major player in communication, technology and services has revealed the scale of the ongoing data revolution and traffic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa Ericsson Mobility Report released shows that: In 2014, Phone users accessed 76,000 TB (Terabyte) of data per month which doubled the 2013 figure … Continue reading Ericsson Mobility Report: Mobile Internet Usage to Increase at Twice the Global Rate in Five Years in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ooni of Ife, Obateru Akinruntan, Among 5 Richest Kings in Africa
April 19, 2022
Two Nigerian kings, Obateru Akinruntan of Ugbo land in Ondo State and Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife in Osun State have been listed among the 5 richest kings in Africa by Forbes Africa. The two Nigerian monarchs make the list at No.2 and No.3 respectively. Other rulers on the list are King Mohammed … Continue reading Ooni of Ife, Obateru Akinruntan, Among 5 Richest Kings in Africa
Sonnie Ayere Has Been Named Best Male Entrepreneur-Investment Services in Africa
April 19, 2022
Founder, Dunn Loren Merrifield, Mr. Sonnie Ayere has been named Best Male Entrepreneur – Investment Services in Africa by the International Business Star Quality Award. He received the award during the 6th International Business Conference held on Friday 23rd May, 2014 in Accra, Ghana. The conference engaged with outstanding entrepreneurs that continue to distinguish with … Continue reading Sonnie Ayere Has Been Named Best Male Entrepreneur-Investment Services in Africa
African Media Initiative, AMI, Appoints Eric Chinje as Chief Executive Officer
April 19, 2022
Senior Advisor at the African Media Initiative (AMI), Eric Chinje, will take on a prestigious assignment as Chief Executive Officer, beginning July 1, 2014, the organization has announced. The African Media Initiative (AMI) is a pan-African organisation that seeks to strengthen the continent’s private and independent media sector from an owner and operator … Continue reading African Media Initiative, AMI, Appoints Eric Chinje as Chief Executive Officer
GTB Named African Bank of 2014
April 19, 2022
Nigerian financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, has been named the ‘2014 African Bank of the Year’ for the second consecutive time by the African Banker magazine. The bank was given the award in Kigali, Rwanda. A statement released by the bank said the African Banker Award was held to recognise the achievements … Continue reading GTB Named African Bank of 2014
Mobile Web West Africa in Pictures
April 19, 2022
Lagos, Nigeria played host to West Africa’s largest Mobile Web Conference, Mobile Web West Africa, organized by All Amber. The Mobile Web West Africawhich seeks to expand mobile data usage in West Africa and enhance relationships between stakeholders in the mobile industry, was held at Four Points Hotel, from May 13 through May 16 … Continue reading Mobile Web West Africa in Pictures
Toyosi Akerele Nominated for 2014 MTVBASE Africa MAMA Awards
April 19, 2022
It has been announced that Toyosi Akerele, CEO of Rise Networks, amongst four other Africans representing South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, has been nominated for the 2014 MTVBASE Africa MAMA Leadership Award. The category for the “MTV Base Leadership Award“ was created by Viacom International Media Networks and MTV Base as part of the … Continue reading Toyosi Akerele Nominated for 2014 MTVBASE Africa MAMA Awards
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Miguel to Perform Alongside African Stars at 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)
April 19, 2022
Celebrating musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African youth culture throughout the year, MAMA 2014 takes place at the ICC, Durban, South Africa on Saturday 7 June. For the first time ever, the awards are premiering LIVE across Africa on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel … Continue reading Miguel to Perform Alongside African Stars at 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)
Finance Week West Africa to Take Place June, 2014
April 19, 2022
Finance Week West Africa will hold on June 5th and 6th, 2014 at Eko Hotel, Lagos Nigeria. The sole purpose of this event is to connect and empower financial leaders across West Africa on key issues driving the region’s economy. It is said that this leading conference mapping West Africa’s finance developments will … Continue reading Finance Week West Africa to Take Place June, 2014
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NGO Claims World Economic Forum for Africa, WEFA, Attract $68 Billion Investments in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
An Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, Freedom Organisation of Nigeria, FON, yesterday, Monday, May 19, 2014, revealed that the just concluded World Economic Forum for Africa, WEFA, had attracted over $68 billion investments in Nigeria. Frank Ohwofa, the Chairman of the non-governmental organisation, made this revelation in Abuja that the investment drive would cover all sectors of … Continue reading NGO Claims World Economic Forum for Africa, WEFA, Attract $68 Billion Investments in Nigeria
Events Media Women Empowerment
Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference to Hold, June 2014
April 19, 2022
The second edition of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurial event ‘Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference / WOWe 2014’ will take place on 26 – 27 June 2014 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria – organized by Montgomery West Africa. “As women continue to play the most significant role in economic development they need their … Continue reading Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference to Hold, June 2014
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Future Awards 2014 Announce ‘ThisIsAfrica’ as Media Campaign
April 19, 2022
The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) 2014 has announced the media campaign for 2014. The campaign is themed #ThisIsAfrica, and is led by five of Africa’s brightest young leaders; actress and activist Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Nigeria); serial entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar (Uganda), iROKO founder Jason Njoku (Nigeria), water … Continue reading Future Awards 2014 Announce ‘ThisIsAfrica’ as Media Campaign
African Fashion Week Nigeria 2014 to Hold This Weekend
April 19, 2022
This weekend, Nigerian fashion will be making history with its biggest platform created specifically for African inspired fashion; African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). This will be a two-day event that will be held between Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of May, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Africa Fashion Week … Continue reading African Fashion Week Nigeria 2014 to Hold This Weekend
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