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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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Nigeria, Other African Countries Receive N11.22 Trillion Fresh Investment
April 19, 2022
On Friday May 9th, it was unveiled that Nigeria and other African countries received commitment from various foreign investors for fresh investments totalling about $68 billion (N11.22 trillion). The Managing Director, World Economic Forum for Africa, WEFA, Phillip Rosler, said during the closing plenary of the meeting that the investment commitment was secured in … Continue reading Nigeria, Other African Countries Receive N11.22 Trillion Fresh Investment
To Accelerate Africa’s Growth, Digital Africa Advocate Capacity Development, Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation
April 19, 2022
Structured global partnerships, favourable regulatory environment, constant engagement with policymakers and increased investment in technology training are some of the factors that could help boost Africa’s economic growth prospects. These would ensure that Africa attains technological competence, and becomes more developed and economically competitive, thereby closing the huge gap between it and the developed … Continue reading To Accelerate Africa’s Growth, Digital Africa Advocate Capacity Development, Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation
NITDA Endorses Digital Africa for Promoting Local Technology Industry Development
April 19, 2022
Local and global technology industry stakeholders are endorsing the 2014 edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition, slated for May 20-22, 2014 in Lagos. In its second year, the annual technology industry event is fast evolving into the ultimate platform for rallying global and African thought leaders, corporations, associations and government agencies to … Continue reading NITDA Endorses Digital Africa for Promoting Local Technology Industry Development
UAC, Seplat, Interswitch Others Announced Among Fastest Growing Companies in Africa
April 19, 2022
Six Nigerian firms have been recognized as 16 of the fastest growing companies in Africa. The selected companies include Nagode Group, UAC of Nigeria Plc, Computer Warehouse Group, Interswitch Limited, Notore Chemical Industries Limited, and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc. Nagode, a Lagos-based diversified entity with about five dynamic and fast growing subsidiaries, was incorporated … Continue reading UAC, Seplat, Interswitch Others Announced Among Fastest Growing Companies in Africa
Chinese Invests $4billion in the Nigerian Housing Sector; The World Economic Forum on Africa Opens
April 19, 2022
Chinese investors have offered the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria $4 billion to boost the nation’s housing sector, making the Nigerian housing sector one of the first major beneficiaries of the World Economic Forum on Africa. Mr. Gimba Yau Kumo, the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank announced this offer in Abuja … Continue reading Chinese Invests $4billion in the Nigerian Housing Sector; The World Economic Forum on Africa Opens
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