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CNN African Voices Profiles House of Tara CEO, Tara Fela-Durotoye
April 19, 2022
Tara Fela-Durotoye, Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading beauty brand, House of Tara – iconic for setting up the first makeup studio and establishing Nigeria’s first make up school in 2004 was profiled yesterday on CNN’s African Voices, a weekly show that highlights Africa’s most engaging personalities, exploring the lives and passions of people who are shaping … Continue reading CNN African Voices Profiles House of Tara CEO, Tara Fela-Durotoye
First Africa SME Champions Forum to Hold in Dakar For African SMEs
April 19, 2022
The specialist recruitment agency AfricSearch, the African Guarantee Fund and the pan-African bank Ecobank will be hosting the first Africa SME Champions Forum on the 11th and 12th of November, 2014. This event which will be held in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is exclusively for African SMEs. Three hundred SMEs, from the five regions … Continue reading First Africa SME Champions Forum to Hold in Dakar For African SMEs
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Singapore to Boost Economic Ties With Africa
April 19, 2022
Singapore, a country known as the largest investor in Africa among the ASEAN countries, plans to increase its economic ties with Africa through the third edition of Africa Singapore Business Forum, setting the stage for stronger trade and investment flows between both markets. According to the latest United Nations’ World Investment Report 2013, … Continue reading Singapore to Boost Economic Ties With Africa
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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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Africa Offers Great Opportunities for SME Growth – DHL
April 19, 2022
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa have an abundance of opportunities to tap from, said Charles Brewer, Managing Director of DHL Express, in a statement. Brewer added that SMEs are clearly the growth engine for Africa and the critical driver for sustainable economic growth. Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be slightly higher in … Continue reading Africa Offers Great Opportunities for SME Growth – DHL
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Letter from Africa: The Power of a Name
April 19, 2022
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Following their recent walloping by Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the African Nations Championship, the South African national football team is once again considering changing its name from Bafana Bafana, which means “the lads”. They reckon that the name may have something to do with their fortunes, that it is time their … Continue reading Letter from Africa: The Power of a Name
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Philips and AMREF Announce Strategic Partnership to Improve Healthcare in Africa
April 19, 2022
Royal Philips and the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) announced that they will work closely together in an innovative shared-value partnership model designed to bring about a structural improvement in the healthcare infrastructure and healthcare provision on the African continent. This long-term strategic partnership aims to support AMREF in achieving its social goals … Continue reading Philips and AMREF Announce Strategic Partnership to Improve Healthcare in Africa
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Dangote to Complete 5 Cement Plants Across Africa
April 19, 2022
Dangote Cement, Africa’s biggest cement manufacturer, has announced it will complete five cement plants spread across the continent this year. The organisation revealed that the plants, currently at different stages of construction, will increase productive output by 13.5 million metric tonnes of cement per year when completed. Dangote is currently working on completing the third … Continue reading Dangote to Complete 5 Cement Plants Across Africa
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AfDB Gathers Partners in Tunis to Advance Sustainable Energy for All in Africa
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank as host of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Africa Hub organized a two-day workshop in Tunis with representatives of partner institutions. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Global Facilitation Team headed by Kandeh Yumkella, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on SE4ALL. Since its launch, more … Continue reading AfDB Gathers Partners in Tunis to Advance Sustainable Energy for All in Africa
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Agribusiness Set to Boom in Africa – DHL
April 19, 2022
It is no secret that Africa is on the rise and increasingly offering lucrative opportunities to local businesses due to the continent’s steady economic growth, increased disposable income and high consumer confidence. Charles Brewer, Managing Director of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, says that one particular sector which has seen significant growth in Africa is agribusiness, … Continue reading Agribusiness Set to Boom in Africa – DHL
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Reforming Policies and Regulations to Unleash Agribusiness Potential in Africa
April 19, 2022
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced a five-year project that seeks to increase incomes of smallholder farmers through the creation of an enabling policy environment in Africa. The initiative –Micro Reforms for African Agribusiness (MIRA) – will identify, prioritize and reform specific agricultural policies and regulations that currently deter or limit … Continue reading Reforming Policies and Regulations to Unleash Agribusiness Potential in Africa
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10 Facts About Zuriel Oduwole, Most Influential Young Nigerian in Africa
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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5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Rose to Stardom from Reality Shows (I)
April 19, 2022
While some celebrities rose to stardom on the back of their parents’ financial muscle, some who are not so lucky opted for the rigours of attending auditions and finally battling it out with fellow contestants at reality shows before realising their dreams. This week, ConnectNigeria reviews five celebrities who are products of reality shows. Iyanya … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Rose to Stardom from Reality Shows (I)
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Nigeria to Overtake South Africa as Continent’s Largest Economy
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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Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less Than 6% of Traffic; Expected to Grow Faster Than in Any Other Region – Report
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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