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Nigeria Ranks 133rd Globally and 13th in Africa in ICT
April 19, 2022
According to the Global Information Technology Report (GITR) released yesterday, Nigeria ranked 133 out of 148 countries on the 2014 Networked Readiness Index (NRI). The report was published with the theme: “Rewards and Risks of Big Data’ and it measured the capacity of 148 economies to leverage ICT for growth and well-being. Also, in the … Continue reading Nigeria Ranks 133rd Globally and 13th in Africa in ICT
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Mobile West Africa 2014 Brings World’s Most Influential Mobile Expert to Nigeria Next Month
April 19, 2022
Tomi Ahonen, the man measured by Forbes as the world’s most influential expert in mobile, will be taking to the stage and sharing his esteemed vision of the future of mobile at the Mobile West Africa 2014 conference, taking place in Lagos on 13-16 May at the Four Points by Sheraton on Victoria Island. … Continue reading Mobile West Africa 2014 Brings World’s Most Influential Mobile Expert to Nigeria Next Month
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Letter from Africa: Doing business in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani For example, a completely different desk from that where a story originated has the final say on headlines and kickers. “That’s rubbish,” the big man said to me. Patiently, I explained the advantages of that process, how it ensured best practice in journalism. Next’s publisher, Dele Olojede, was a … Continue reading Letter from Africa: Doing business in Nigeria
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About the 2nd WIE Africa Symposium
April 19, 2022
The WIE Symposium, following its successful launch last year will break new ground in Nigeria by bringing together the continent’s stars and emerging young female leaders to empower and inspire the next generation. The WIE Africa will be held on the 3rd of May at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. Co-founder and CEO, WIE, Dee … Continue reading About the 2nd WIE Africa Symposium
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Nigerian-born Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae Kazim Chosen as Global Ambassador for Africa 2.0
April 19, 2022
Hakeem Kae Kazim, Nigerian-born Hollywood actor who has featured in blockbuster movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, 24, Hotel Rwanda, Half of a Yellow Sun and Last flight to Abuja has been appointed as the new global ambassador for Africa 2.0. His new role will allow him participate in the Africa 2.0 global campaigns … Continue reading Nigerian-born Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae Kazim Chosen as Global Ambassador for Africa 2.0
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HR Leaders Africa Conference to Welcome Guru Chester Elton
April 19, 2022
The HR Leaders Africa, Conference taking place in June 2014 will welcome to Lagos, ground-breaking guru, Chester Elton, the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, ”All In”. Chester will bring the latest thinking on motivation, leadership and engagement and discuss how positive leadership and fostering an organizational culture of belief can … Continue reading HR Leaders Africa Conference to Welcome Guru Chester Elton
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The 2014 IMF Africa Rising Youth Photo Contest
April 19, 2022
There is presently an increasing number of people taking photography from a hobby to a full time profession, especially amongst the younger generation. In light of this development, Africa Rising is launching a youth photo contest titled ‘Show us What Africa Rising Means to You.’ The competition is seeking pictures from young Sub-Saharan African photographers … Continue reading The 2014 IMF Africa Rising Youth Photo Contest
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Davido Tops Nomination List at MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)
April 19, 2022
Pop sensation, Davido emerges as one of the most nominated artiste at this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA). The ‘Aye’ singer got 4 nominations alongside South African artists Mafikizolo and Uhuru as they go head-to-head for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration. Other Nigerian music stars including PSquare, 2Face, … Continue reading Davido Tops Nomination List at MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)
World’s Biggest Outdoor Agency to Participate at LASAA’S Africa Sign Expo
April 19, 2022
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) will hold the African Outdoor Advertising Conference and Exhibition (Africa Sign Expo) between June 25 – 27, 2014 at the Eko Hotel Convention center, Victoria Island. The event, which is being organized by LASAA, will focus on trends, best practices, innovations and challenges within the Nigerian and African … Continue reading World’s Biggest Outdoor Agency to Participate at LASAA’S Africa Sign Expo
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Nigeria to Host African Internet Governance Forum in July
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is to host the 3rd African Internet Governance Forum in Abuja. The forum is targeted at considering and adopting efficient ways to improve internet service and internet access in the continent. The secretariat of the Forum announced this on Tuesday at the UN Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa that the 3rd AfIGF … Continue reading Nigeria to Host African Internet Governance Forum in July
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African Music Stars Join to Promote Agriculture in the Continent
April 19, 2022
ONE.org has launched one of the continent’s largest musical collaborations titled which saw the release of a song titled, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’. This was launched in support of a new campaign to boost investments in Africa in the area of agriculture. Nineteen top recording artistes from across Africa included D’Banj and Femi Kuti from Nigeria, … Continue reading African Music Stars Join to Promote Agriculture in the Continent
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Arik Air Build Mini-Hub to Connect West/Central African Destinations
April 19, 2022
Arik Air has established a mini hub in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic – a 15 minutes flight from Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos in a bid to expand its operations to French speaking West and Central African destinations. The airline plans to airlift businessmen and women who regularly travel through the West Coast, through … Continue reading Arik Air Build Mini-Hub to Connect West/Central African Destinations
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Private Equity Firms Prefer Africa as Investment Destinations
April 19, 2022
In a survey released last week, majority of private equity firms favor Africa as an investment destination over other emerging markets. Most of these firms are largely drawn to Africa by the potential earnings from the higher economic growth rate forecast for most countries compared with other developing and developed markets. The survey involved 48 … Continue reading Private Equity Firms Prefer Africa as Investment Destinations
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Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro Emerges as one of the ten Finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa
April 19, 2022
Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro has been announced as one of the ten finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) by the African Innovation Fund (AIF). These ten African innovators have succeeded in creating practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable challenges ranging from a domestic waste biogas system to a wafer matrix for … Continue reading Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro Emerges as one of the ten Finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa
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Investors Should take advantage of Africa’s Growing Market – Aganga
April 19, 2022
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has charged entrepreneurs and investors across the globe to take advantage of Africa’s ever growing market noting that the continent’s consumer spending had begun to increase steadily. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, explained that Africa’s consumer spending has increased by $2.4 trillion … Continue reading Investors Should take advantage of Africa’s Growing Market – Aganga
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