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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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20% Discount on Mobile West Africa 2014 Tickets
April 19, 2022
Mobile West Africa 2014, the fourth West African edition of the most progressive and interactive mobile focused events in Sub-Saharan Africa, returns to the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, Nigeria on May 13 to 16. Connect Nigeria has partnered with the event as the Official Information Portal and Connect Nigeria contacts are entitled … Continue reading 20% Discount on Mobile West Africa 2014 Tickets
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Mo Abudu, Ladi Balogun, Makhatar Diop, Adebola Williams, Others Speak at the 2014 NYU Africa Economic Forum
April 19, 2022
Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu, was a speaker at New York University’s Annual Economic Forum (AEF) on April 26, 2014. The speakers and attendees dialogued on the theme: “The African Gold Rush: Realities of Africa’s Economic Growth and Potential”. The aim of this year’s forum is to present a balanced depiction of … Continue reading Mo Abudu, Ladi Balogun, Makhatar Diop, Adebola Williams, Others Speak at the 2014 NYU Africa Economic Forum
Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt Account For Half of Africa’s Economy, World Bank
April 19, 2022
According to new data released by the World Bank Group last week, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt account for about half of the African economy. The report said that low income economies, as a share of world GDP, were more than two times larger based on Purchasing Power Parity, PPP, than respective exchange … Continue reading Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt Account For Half of Africa’s Economy, World Bank
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WIE Africa Symposium 2014: Another Success
April 19, 2022
The WIE Symposium 2014 took place on the 3rd of May 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos Ikoyi. It brought together established and renowned female entrepreneurs as well as those emerging nationally and internationally. The greatly anticipated event superseded expectations with an array of women sharing their journeys to success. The likes of Toyin … Continue reading WIE Africa Symposium 2014: Another Success
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GTBank, FirstBank Amongst Banks Shortlisted for the African Banker Awards 2014
April 19, 2022
It has been announced that several prominent Nigerian banks such as GTBank, FirstBank, FBN Capital and Diamond Bank have all been nominated among the shortlisted finalists for African Banker magazine’s 2014 African Banker Awards. The recently disclosed shortlist reveals the banks and financial institutions in the running for the top prizes available for … Continue reading GTBank, FirstBank Amongst Banks Shortlisted for the African Banker Awards 2014
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Muyiwa Afolabi, Ayeni Adekunle Join Jeremy Galbraith, Loula Zaklama, Paul Holmes and Others to Speak at African Public Relations Association Conference in Mauritius
April 19, 2022
The 26th edition of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference themed “Advancing Africa”, is set to hold in Mauritius from May 27th- 31st 2014. Now in its 26th year, the conference will attract over 500 delegates cutting across different communication sectors and professional groupings from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. … Continue reading Muyiwa Afolabi, Ayeni Adekunle Join Jeremy Galbraith, Loula Zaklama, Paul Holmes and Others to Speak at African Public Relations Association Conference in Mauritius
Leading African Women Come Together This Week for Distinguished Conference in Lagos
April 19, 2022
An international network which hosts thought leaders from around the world will bring together some of Africa’s most influential women this Saturday (3 May 2014) at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. Female leaders from the worlds of politics, business, philanthropy, media, fashion, entertainment and the arts will gather together to empower and … Continue reading Leading African Women Come Together This Week for Distinguished Conference in Lagos
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Leap Africa’s 9th Annual CEO’s Forum on the Practical use of Technology for SMEs
April 19, 2022
Leap Africa announces its 9th annual CEO’s forum which would offer lively discussions on the theme: Leveraging Technology for SME Growth. Discussions would explore the practical use of technology in the areas of publicity, external communication, marketing, outsourcing and business intelligence. The annual CEO’s forum is held to support SME development in Nigeria and equip … Continue reading Leap Africa’s 9th Annual CEO’s Forum on the Practical use of Technology for SMEs
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2014 Africa Progress Report – Grain, Fish, Money, to be Released In Abuja
April 19, 2022
On Thursday, May 8th 2014, the Africa Progress Panel will release its annual Africa Progress Report – Grain, Fish, Money – Financing Africa’s Green and Blue revolutions, at the World Economic Forum on Africa held in Abuja, Nigeria. Chaired by former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, last year’s report Equity in Extractives – Stewarding Africa’s … Continue reading 2014 Africa Progress Report – Grain, Fish, Money, to be Released In Abuja
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General Electric to Discuss Innovation for Power Sector Reforms with CNBC Africa Wole Famurewa on the 29th of April
April 19, 2022
In this month’s edition of Innovation Africa with General Electric, CNBC Africa’s Wole Famurewa will engage some prominent Nigerians in discussing innovation in the formulation of government policies for power sector reforms across Africa. For an hour long, CNBC Africa will cover different points such as the smart thinking required to incorporate alternative electric … Continue reading General Electric to Discuss Innovation for Power Sector Reforms with CNBC Africa Wole Famurewa on the 29th of April
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