Archives Tag: West Africa

Did You Know?

Did You Know? How Lagos Became West Africa’s Commercial Powerhouse

April 19, 2022

It’s often said that if the economy of Lagos were to be placed alongside those of whole countries in Africa, it would rank quite comfortably among the top ten economies on the continent. Current estimates of the city’s GDP from the state government suggests that it’s much bigger than such supposedly significant economies as Kenya … Continue reading Did You Know? How Lagos Became West Africa’s Commercial Powerhouse

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Conference

Data & Tech To Transform Nigerian Retail Market

April 19, 2022

The convergence of AI, tech, and data on Nigeria’s multi-billion dollar plus retail market – will be a strategic focus to local & international developers, investors and retailers at the 4th annual West Africa Property Investment Summit taking place on 15 and 16 November 2018 in Lagos. Considered one of the world’s most significant and accessible … Continue reading Data & Tech To Transform Nigerian Retail Market

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BUSINESS Did You Know?

Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market

April 19, 2022

Onitsha is known for its bustling open-air markets and numerous multi-storey residential buildings. It has a vibrant feel about it, provided by the hustle and chatter of its inhabitants, who are as industrious as you would expect the typical South Easterner to be. Perhaps the greatest pride of this sprawling urban complex is its major … Continue reading Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market

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Events Health

Medic West Africa to Showcase Continued Transformation of Healthcare Infrastructure Across the Region

April 19, 2022

The region’s leading healthcare exhibitions organiser, has announced that Medic West Africa will be returning to the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 10 -12 October 2018. As well as being the only healthcare trade event in the region that has the support of numerous trade associations as well as government agencies such … Continue reading Medic West Africa to Showcase Continued Transformation of Healthcare Infrastructure Across the Region

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Politics

Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region

April 19, 2022

President Muhammad Buhari comes up often as a man whose legend looms larger than it actually is; one often judged for his days as a military dictator and for his infamous role in the Abacha junta inaccurately positioned in the context of the modern demands of a democracy. The momentum the 2015 elections gained altered … Continue reading Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region

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Entertainment

KORA Awards 2012: Nigeria Gets 8 Nominations [FULL-LIST]

April 19, 2022

Arguably the most prestigious entertainment award in Africa, KORA Awards – 2012, is here, bigger and better. It will be held later this month in the West African country, Cote d’Ivoire and will feature the biggest entertainers on the continent and International R n B star Chris Brown. Nigeria got 8 nominations, with D’banj for … Continue reading KORA Awards 2012: Nigeria Gets 8 Nominations [FULL-LIST]

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News

Nigeria to Import 100 Rice Mills

April 19, 2022

The Jonathan Administration that successfully oversaw the adoption of 13 new rice mills in Nigeria with a total capacity of 240,000 tonnes in the last year has announced that there will be more rice mills, to meet its 2015 target of self-sufficient rice production. It is known that most of the rice mills in the … Continue reading Nigeria to Import 100 Rice Mills

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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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TECH

2ND Annual Mobile Web West Africa Come to Lagos in April!

April 19, 2022

(LONDON) – March 27th, 2012 – All Amber Ltd, the organiser of premier mobile-related events in Africa, today announced plans for the second annual Mobile Web West Africa conference.  The conference, which will take place April 24th through 26th at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, will cater to the entire range of individuals involved in the … Continue reading 2ND Annual Mobile Web West Africa Come to Lagos in April!

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