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EDUCATION Events News

Kuramo Conference on Law and Advocacy Holds in Lagos This November

April 19, 2022

The Lagos State Government will hold the third Kuramo Conference in Lagos this November. The theme is “The Global Commonwealth”. It will focus on knowledge in this economy, creative industries, power, and fight against corruption. It will also bring intersection of the law, public policy and non-governmental advocacy, to table towards national for international development. … Continue reading Kuramo Conference on Law and Advocacy Holds in Lagos This November

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Entertainment Events

Stand Up Africa Featuring Flavour and Basketmouth

April 19, 2022

Music and comedy concert with Africa’s finest, Flavour Nabania and Basketmouth live in Antwerp Belgium later this month. It will also feature ace comedian Fiddy Ice and performances by Queensie, Freshkizz, Ray blaze and Rodwyn. Tickets: Pre sales 25€, Gate 30€, VIP 100€ (Front Row seats plus Photo OP with the stars); VIP TABLE FOR … Continue reading Stand Up Africa Featuring Flavour and Basketmouth

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CAREER News Personality

Obiageli Ezekwesili Joins Airtel

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. One time-Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili has been appointed as a director, to the board of Bharti Airtel. She was in a restructuring exercise of the board of the organization following the end of her tenure as the World Bank Vice President for Africa. Ezekwesili brought reforms to the education sector as a … Continue reading Obiageli Ezekwesili Joins Airtel

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Discover Nigeria History

DISCOVER NIGERIA: LAGOS – Once Upon A British Colony

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. Lagos became a crown colony of the British Empire in 1861. Before that time, the British government had perfected its colony administration system of administration in the West Indies and in India. And so, it did not take any time to set up its typical crown colony administration in Lagos. By October … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: LAGOS – Once Upon A British Colony

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CAREER Events

Maker Faire Innovative Competition for Africa Hits Lagos

April 19, 2022

Africa’s edition of an international innovation and creativity competition, Maker Faire, will be held in Lagos this November. It is the 4th edition in Africa and the first in Nigeria. It has been held in other major cities in Africa, since it was launched in Accra, in August, 2009. The competition is held annually in … Continue reading Maker Faire Innovative Competition for Africa Hits Lagos

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BUSINESS

50 Cents Wants You As A Business Partner.

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. One time Forbes highest grossing hip hop artist, 50 Cent, is seeking the partnership of businesses across Africa for sales and distribution of his energy drink, Street King.  He is seeking partners to get the drink across the continent in various countries. He submitted in a statement that: “Giving back to hungry … Continue reading 50 Cents Wants You As A Business Partner.

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News Personality

Okonjo – Iweala Makes List For Forbes Most Powerful Women In The World!

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, enters the list of Forbes Most Powerful Women in the World at number 81. She is in a list that includes heads of states, CEOs, media personalities and entertainers.

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TECH

MEF and All Amber Partner for the 2012 Meffy’s

April 19, 2022

All Amber, organiser of the leading mobile focused events in Africa, today officially announced details of an ongoing partnership with MEF, the global community for mobile content and commerce. The partnership commences with All Amber’s support of the Meffys, MEF’s annual award ceremony honouring global innovators in the mobile content and commerce industry, and will continue with MEF’s support of All Amber’s conferences across sub-Saharan Africa.

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EDUCATION

The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Leadership Development Programme Starts Second Year

April 19, 2022

  Building on the successful launch of its African Markets Internship Programme (AMIP) for MBA students and graduates in 2011, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is pleased to announce that the programme will feature a wider selection of African countries in its second year, growing from three to seven countries that cut across east, west, … Continue reading The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Leadership Development Programme Starts Second Year

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TECH

Verone Mankou — Creator of “Way-C”, The First African Tablet

April 19, 2022

26 year old Congolese—Verone Mankou—was looking for solutions that would allow many people access the internet, he wanted a quality product at an affordable price. Instead of sourcing for cheaper products designed and manufactured overseas, he decided to create one himself. He wanted to design a low-cost personal computer, but later realized that a tablet … Continue reading Verone Mankou — Creator of “Way-C”, The First African Tablet

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TECH

Research In Motion Sponsors Mobile Web West Africa 2012 conference

April 19, 2022

All Amber, the organiser of premier mobile-related events in Africa, today announced that Research in Motion (RIM), the company behind the Blackberry® solution, is sponsoring an application developer day on April 24 as part of the Mobile Web West Africa 2012 conference taking place on April 25 and 26, 2012 at the 5 star Oriental … Continue reading Research In Motion Sponsors Mobile Web West Africa 2012 conference

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Entertainment

Always Entertaining: Africa Magic presents Five New Channels on DStv!

April 19, 2022

Earlier in March, M-Net revealed its exciting plans for the expansion of the popular AfricaMagic channels on DStv and now more details on the channels are being released. For subscribers in East, West and Central Africa, the five channels they will see from April 16 include the flagship AfricaMagic channel, now focused into a family … Continue reading Always Entertaining: Africa Magic presents Five New Channels on DStv!

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