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Nigeria is the 26th Largest Economy in the World and Africa’s Biggest Economy
April 19, 2022
Nigeria becomes the 26th largest economy in the world as it has re-based its nominal gross domestic product (GDP), with estimates from $285.56 billion to $509.9 billion. The new nominal GDP places Nigeria ahead of countries like Austria with $394.7 billion, Venezuela with $381.26 billion, Columbia with $369.6 billion, Thailand with $365.96 billion, Malaysia with … Continue reading Nigeria is the 26th Largest Economy in the World and Africa’s Biggest Economy
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2 Nigerians, Eseoghene Odiete and Eric Obuh, 3 Others Win Google’s Africa Connected Competition
April 19, 2022
Google, today, April 2, 2014 announced the five winners of the Africa Connected competition at an event in Nairobi which had in tech leaders including Pierre Dandjinou, Vice-President ICANN; Emma Kaye, Founder of BozzaMobi; Dele Nedd, CEO of Descasio; and poet and author Lola Shoneyin in attendance. Sitawa Wafula (Kenya), Eseoghene Odiete (Nigeria), Christopher Panford … Continue reading 2 Nigerians, Eseoghene Odiete and Eric Obuh, 3 Others Win Google’s Africa Connected Competition
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CNN African Start-Up Profiles Entrepreneurs in Africa
April 19, 2022
CNN’s ‘African Start-Up’ series, which highlights Africa’s SME entrepreneurs features Gossy Ukanwoke, founder of Nigeria’s first private online university, Beni American University. Gossy Ukanwoke, who has been called Nigeria’s Mark Zuckerburg, the Facebook founder, had started a social networking site when he was in school which later sparked a big idea to create Nigeria’s first … Continue reading CNN African Start-Up Profiles Entrepreneurs in Africa
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Nigerian Banks Are Best Buys in Sub-Saharan Africa – Exotix
April 19, 2022
Exotix Limited, a United States registered broker and member of FINRA and SIPC has endorsed Zenith Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and United Bank for Africa Plc among the top five Nigerian lenders worthy of investment. Exotix noted that the said banks are good buys due to their valuation and growth potential. Kato Mukuru, an analyst at Exotix … Continue reading Nigerian Banks Are Best Buys in Sub-Saharan Africa – Exotix
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African Fashion Week to Hold in Lagos in May
April 19, 2022
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, an offshoot of the Africa Fashion Week London, will hold at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos, on May 17 and 18, 2014, the organizers have announced. According to the press statement from the organizers, the event is aimed at celebrating Nigerian and African fashion from the last decade while also providing talented young designers … Continue reading African Fashion Week to Hold in Lagos in May
Arik Air Savours African Achievers Award
April 19, 2022
Arik Air has won the award for the Organisation of the Year by the African Achievers Award in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Chris Ndulue, Managing Director of Arik Air, stated at the event that the award is a testimony to the airline’s good track record across the globe, noting that the best is yet to come. … Continue reading Arik Air Savours African Achievers Award
MTV Africa Music Awards Returns After Two Years
April 19, 2022
After a two-year break, MTV Africa Music Awards, MAMA, will return this June, the organizers have announced. The announcement was made today, March 20, 2014 at a press conference in Durban South Africa by Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, Alex Okosi. The award, which will be staging a … Continue reading MTV Africa Music Awards Returns After Two Years
Massmart Takes On Shoprite As It Expands Into West African Retail Market
April 19, 2022
South African retailer, Massmart, says it will expand its food retail market in West Africa, starting with Lagos, Nigeria through its creation of Value Mart for low income earners. Massmart, which is known to operate GAME stores in West Africa, says that the success of the creation of the first Value Mart store will lead … Continue reading Massmart Takes On Shoprite As It Expands Into West African Retail Market
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New Act, Tope Tedela Emerges Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
April 19, 2022
Surprise winner of the night at the second edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites was newcomer, Tope Tedela, who won the Best Actor Award for his role in low-budget drama, ‘A Mile from Home’. According to tweets of … Continue reading New Act, Tope Tedela Emerges Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
LASAA to Host Africa’s Biggest Signage and Outdoor Exhibition in Lagos
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) is to host Africa’s most anticipated signage & outdoor conference and exhibition at Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, between June 22 – 27th this year. The initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, is tagged “Sign and Outdoor Conference & Exhibition Africa (Lagos 2014).” In addition to 4,000 visitors … Continue reading LASAA to Host Africa’s Biggest Signage and Outdoor Exhibition in Lagos
Aliko Dangote Advises African Governments to Improve Business Environment for Locals and Small Businesses
April 19, 2022
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group of Companies, spoke last week at a panel discussion organized by African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Board of Directors. The two-day retreat focused on the private sector’s role in African economic transformation and how banks can provide effective partnership and assistance. Dangote drew from his experience as a … Continue reading Aliko Dangote Advises African Governments to Improve Business Environment for Locals and Small Businesses
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Dele Momodu, Japhet Omojuwa, Sunday Dare and Others to Speak at New Media Africa Symposium
April 19, 2022
Journalists, Dele Momodu and Sunday Dare will join other new media professionals including the special assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on new media, Reno Omokri; political blogger, Japhet Omojuwa; rapper and label CEO, Eldee and others at the New Media Africa Symposium and Awards ceremony billed for March 7, 2014 at the ballroom, Eko Hotel … Continue reading Dele Momodu, Japhet Omojuwa, Sunday Dare and Others to Speak at New Media Africa Symposium
Kid Star, Ozzy Bosco, Eyes African Market with New Single ‘Mama Africa’
April 19, 2022
Following a successful 7th year birthday celebration and the grand opening of Ozzy Records corporate office, the amazing star-kid, Ozzy Bosco, has returned with his first song of 2014 titled ‘Mama Africa’ which features dance hall artiste, Lamboginny. Ozzy Bosco has his eyes set on the Africa market as the single ‘Mama Africa’ is definitely one material … Continue reading Kid Star, Ozzy Bosco, Eyes African Market with New Single ‘Mama Africa’
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3 Nigerians, Eric Obuh, Eseoghene Odiete, Mayowa Adegbile Named Among Google’s Africa Connected Competition
April 19, 2022
Three Nigerians, Eric Obuh, a social crusader; Eseoghene Odiete, a fashion designer, and Mayowa Adegbile, a philanthropist, have been announced as part of the top ten finalists in Google’s “Africa Connected” Competition. Other finalists in the top ten include two Kenyans, a Senegalese, a South African, a Zimbabwean and a Ghanaian. The search engine said … Continue reading 3 Nigerians, Eric Obuh, Eseoghene Odiete, Mayowa Adegbile Named Among Google’s Africa Connected Competition
Teasy Mobile Money Wins Kalahari Award at 4th Mobile Money Africa Expo
April 19, 2022
Teasy International Company Limited (Teasy Mobile Money) has won the Kalahari ‘Best Mobile Money Startup in Nigeria Award’ as well as a special commendation for excellence in the industry. The award was announced and presented at the 4th Mobile Money Africa Expo held on the 13th and 14th February, 2014 at the Oriental Hotel in … Continue reading Teasy Mobile Money Wins Kalahari Award at 4th Mobile Money Africa Expo
