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April 19, 2022

The New African Magazine released its list of 100 influential Africans recently. Twenty-three Nigerians, representing about a quarter, made the list, including eleven-year old Zuriel Oduwole. These twenty-three Nigerians represent the arts & culture, civil society, entertainment, sports, and media industries. Though influence is an intangible asset, and according to the New African Magazine, the metrics used to … Continue reading Omotola, Don Jazzy, 21 Other Nigerians Make List of 100 Most Influential Africans

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April 19, 2022

Eleven-year old Zuriel Oduwole was listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans in New African Magazine recently. In case you’re wondering what makes a girl her age an influential figure on the continent, below are some facts that should give you an insight: 1. Zuriel Oduwole is the first Nigerian African Girl-Child educational campaigner. 2. … Continue reading 10 Facts About Zuriel Oduwole, Most Influential Young Nigerian in Africa

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Energy Environment Health News Science & Technology

April 19, 2022

Schneider Electric has developed a technology known as MiCROSOL to help provide electricity, hygiene drinking water and heat simultaneously for rural parts in Africa. Schneider, a market leader in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, inaugurated the MiCROSOL project aimed at developing a single, modular standard technology for producing electricity, drinking water … Continue reading Africa: Schneider Electric Creates Technology for Producing Electricity, Drinking Water and Heat

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ECONOMY EDUCATION International News

April 19, 2022

The importance of tertiary education was emphasised during the first international conference for African Virtual University in Nairobi, Kenya. Stefan Muller, Lead Economist of the African Development Bank (AfDB) explained that the organisation considers higher education in Africa critical to development in the continent. “We consider the African Virtual University (AVU) Project very critical to … Continue reading AfDB, African Virtual University Discuss Benefits of e-Learning

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Aviation International News

April 19, 2022

By Michael Abimboye Nigeria’s Dr. Olumide Bernard Aliu, has been elected as president of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. Dr. Olumide Bernard Aliu became the first African to head the world body for aviation safety at an election held on Monday, 9th November 2013 at the 38th assembly of the organisation in Montreal, … Continue reading Nigerian Elected as 1st African President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation

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BUSINESS E-Commerce News

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have, together, conducted a technical walkthrough of a pioneering electronic warehouse receipt platform deployed by Africa Exchange Holdings (AFEX). The platform enables Nigerian farmers, cooperatives and traders to safely store their produce at accredited warehouses and access financing. Within two … Continue reading African Exchange Holdings Delivers on Receipts System

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Events International News

April 19, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced it will collaborate with the World Bank to host the first ever ‘Africa Day’ during the Law, Justice and Development (LJD) Week 2013, on 20th November at the World Bank Group Headquarters in Washington DC. The LJD Week is organized annually to provide a forum for legal and development … Continue reading AfDB to Co-host ‘Africa Day’ in Washington

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BUSINESS ECONOMY International News

April 19, 2022

A poll by Reuters has found that Nigeria is likely to take South Africa’s position as the continent’s largest economy within the next two years. Nigeria’s GDP is projected to increase exponentially when it is rebased at the end of 2013 to reflect changes in the economy in the past two decades. Economic analysts believe that … Continue reading Nigeria to Overtake South Africa as Continent’s Largest Economy

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News Research TECH Telecommunication

April 19, 2022

Sandvine, a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today released its Internet traffic trends report, entitled “Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013”, based on data from a selection of Sandvine’s 250-plus service provider customers spanning North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Caribbean and Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Sandvine’s Global … Continue reading Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less Than 6% of Traffic; Expected to Grow Faster Than in Any Other Region – Report

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Aviation BUSINESS International News Transport 6 more...

April 19, 2022

DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air infrastructure in West Africa, to meet the demand for express and freight services in the region. The recent investment includes the launch of a new airside facility in Dakar, Senegal, and the addition of 3 aircraft – a Boeing 757 … Continue reading DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure

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EDUCATION Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

GTBank has announced that its Principals Cup competition currently held in Nigeria is set to be inaugurated in five other African Countries where the bank has subsidiaries: Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia. According to the bank, “The competition is an annual football competition targeted at secondary school students. It evolved out of … Continue reading GTBank Principals Cup Now in Six African Countries

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BUSINESS News Research Reviews

April 19, 2022

African Business Magazine has named Dangote Group as the eighth most valuable brand in Africa in its “The Brand Africa 100” survey for 2013. It placed the group as the most valuable in consumer goods sector with a brand value of 216. According to African Business Magazine, “The study involved a comprehensive research among consumers … Continue reading Dangote Group Among Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in Africa

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BUSINESS Events News TECH

April 19, 2022

Samsung will be holding its Smart Africa exhibition in Lagos, November 2, to showcase its innovative products and technologies. According to Samsung, the exhibition will assist with rewarding and inspiring consumers in communities they operate around Africa. At a press conference to announce the exhibition, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, said … Continue reading Samsung Brings Smart Africa Tour to Lagos

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BUSINESS ECONOMY News

April 19, 2022

African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that its Board of Directors have approved a US $12.5-million equity investment in the Kibo Fund II, to allow the Fund provide access to finance and capacity building to an under-served market of outward-looking small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-market African firms, particularly in low-income and fragile states … Continue reading AfDB Supports African SME Development Fund

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African rapper, AKA, have been announced as co-hosts of the 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards as announced by the organisers of the awards billed for Saturday, 30 November in Soweto, South –Africa. The two will bring a one-two star punch to the star-studded live show, taking … Continue reading Rappers’ Affair: NaetoC and South-Africa’s AKA to Host Channel O Music Awards

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