Archives Tag: Africa
Maximising The Potentials Of e-Commerce In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The e-commerce revolution which sparked off in 1994 with a meagre $12.48 worth of transactions, has grown to a whopping $27 trillion market in 2020, according to eMarketer’s rating. Although the revolution started in the United States, it quickly extended to many countries in Europe and Asia, coming later to Nigeria in the past decade. … Continue reading Maximising The Potentials Of e-Commerce In Nigeria
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TradeDepot Secures Additional $10M To Transform The Informal Retail Supply Chain In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The new investment will enable access to credit for retailers and Africa expansion. TradeDepot, the B2B eCommerce platform for consumer goods in Africa, has raised a further $10 million in a pre-Series B equity round co-led by Partech, International Finance Corporation, Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) and MSA Capital. This is in addition to the $3 million Series A led … Continue reading TradeDepot Secures Additional $10M To Transform The Informal Retail Supply Chain In Nigeria
Tech PR Firm, Phyllion Set To Hold First Of Its Kind Tech Conference Online
April 19, 2022
The first of its kind in the Public Relations Space, Phyllion Tech PR Conference is a convergence of players in the technology and communications ecosystem. It aims to chart the future of African tech through conversations from key leaders and players within these sectors on how businesses now and in the future can leverage … Continue reading Tech PR Firm, Phyllion Set To Hold First Of Its Kind Tech Conference Online
Aisha Falode Hails CAF Women’s Champions League Initiative
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Women Football League head, Aisha Falode, has hailed efforts made by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to see to the successful launch of the Women’s CAF Champions League in 2021, describing it as a dream come true for her if plans for the tournament by the African ruling football body turns out … Continue reading Aisha Falode Hails CAF Women’s Champions League Initiative
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Ingressive For Good To Train 1 Million Tech Talents In Africa
April 19, 2022
Ingressive for Good to train 1 million tech talents in Africa and place 5000 of them in the workforce. Ingressive for Good (I4G) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering African youths with micro-scholarships, technical training, and talent placement. Their mission is to create and increase the earning power of African youths through tech training … Continue reading Ingressive For Good To Train 1 Million Tech Talents In Africa
Forbes Presents Its First Nigeria Summit (Virtual 2020 Edition)
April 19, 2022
Although Africa is a continent replete with opportunities and ideas, many businesses fail due to the lack of a support system that helps them become self-sufficient and stable enough to stand on their own. This is, however, gradually changing due to the increasing appeal of the African continent to foreign investors. Africa now has … Continue reading Forbes Presents Its First Nigeria Summit (Virtual 2020 Edition)
Founder Institute Lagos Opens Application For Cohort III
April 19, 2022
Founder Institute is supporting even more start-ups to launch new companies across Nigeria and the rest of Africa. Stanbic IBTC Founder Institute Lagos which launched in the 4th Quarter of 2018 has since then, churned out over 40 companies through its first two cohorts. Now, FI is set to receive and review applications for its … Continue reading Founder Institute Lagos Opens Application For Cohort III
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Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
April 19, 2022
Giant American media streaming service and producer, Netflix, in a bid to continue its extension into Africa, has partnered with Nigerian filmmaker and owner of the renowned EbonyLife TV production company, Mo Abudu, to create new content from the Nigerian film industry. Abudu, a household name in Nigerian television will collaborate with the Netflix team … Continue reading Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
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UK Contributes £20m To Africa’s Anti-COVID-19 Fund
April 19, 2022
The United Kingdom has revealed its plans to invest up to 20 million pounds in the African Union’s new ‘Africa anti-COVID-19 fund’ to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by UK International Development Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan. In the statement, it was established that the fund … Continue reading UK Contributes £20m To Africa’s Anti-COVID-19 Fund
Andela Partners With Microsoft to Launch ALCwithMicrosoft Azure Training 2020
April 19, 2022
Microsoft 4Afrika and Andela have partnered to implement the ALCwithMicrosoft Azure Training 2020 to up-skill developers in Kenya and Nigeria through an immersive program where selected developers will work to learn basic skills in Azure, via the LinkedIn Learning platform. The program is focused on training software engineers in learning the basics of Azure, a public cloud computing … Continue reading Andela Partners With Microsoft to Launch ALCwithMicrosoft Azure Training 2020
Roducate platform continues to deepen Online Learning across Africa
April 19, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to school closures across the country. Everyone–parents, teachers, students, and even government agrees that e-learning is the only way to keep students engaged and learning during this period. But the e-learning world is hard to navigate because most platforms focus on a niche area. Roducate, Nigeria’s first indigenous e-learning platform, … Continue reading Roducate platform continues to deepen Online Learning across Africa
COVID-19: NFF Suspends AWCON Hosting Bid
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s bid to host the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nations has been temporarily suspended by the Nigeria Football Federation owing to the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic in the continent. Slated to hold from November 23 to December 20, 2020, hosts for the 12th edition of the biggest women sporting event in the … Continue reading COVID-19: NFF Suspends AWCON Hosting Bid
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Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
April 19, 2022
The partnership is a joint global response against the spread of COVID-19 in 8 of the markets where Jumia operates. Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa has today announced a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, the global health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. The partnership will provide … Continue reading Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
April 19, 2022
Amidst the health crisis due to the spread of the Coronavirus from Asia to other continents and countries, there are economic concerns besides the disruption in plans and travels. COVID-19 started with a lot of panic without the full knowledge of the resultant effect of this health crisis beyond the health of individuals. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
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Top 10 Textile Companies in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s textile industry is one of the biggest in Africa. It’s a feeder for a local fashion market that’s valued at over $4.7 billion, accounting for 15% of the sector’s output on the continent. While there’s been some growth in the past few years, the industry still has some way to go if it’s to … Continue reading Top 10 Textile Companies in Nigeria
