Economy
AfriLabs admits 20 new hubs into its network, including 7 from Nigeria
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs has admitted 20 new hubs to its network, spreading its
Entrepreneurs
How a college dropout became Europe’s youngest founder of a billion-dollar company – Vicky McKeever
Markus Villig knew he wanted to start a tech company when he was as young as 12. At age 19,
ICT and Commerce
Microsoft acquires cloud migration company Mover
Microsoft announced Monday that it has acquired Canada-based cloud file migration company Mover, not to be confused with the Bellevue-based
Manufacturing and Energy
Africa may not meet global energy goals by 2030 – SEforAll
Public and private financial institutions are not responding adequately to meet global energy goals as finance, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa,
SMEs and Ventures
Why Google has set up a global accelerator for startups
Google’s (GOOG) major startup accelerator program, Google for Startups, has campuses across the globe, helping thousands of people to kickstart
Networking
You Never Know Who They Know – Dr. Ivan Misner
Synopsis It would probably surprise you to know about some of the influential people that some of your fellow BNI
Business Coach
5 tips on how to woo a deep-pocketed angel investor to fund your big idea by Anna Robaton
Several years ago Bryanne Leeming had little more than a promising business idea and a prototype for a device to
Events and Conferences
Uber launches boat service in Lagos – Africanews
Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc on Friday launched a pilot test of a boat service in Nigeria’s commercial capital
Funding and Business Opportunities
Apply for the World Bank Africa Region 2020 #Blog4Dev Essay Contest for young Africans
Application Deadline: November 30, 2019. #Blog4Dev Competition: What will it take to end child marriage in your country? Launched in
Entertainment Business
How to vote Africans nominated for Athletics Awards
Up to six African track stars were nominated for this year’s Best Athletes Awards, according to the athletics’ governing body
Money and Finance
Airtel Africa announces partnership with Ecobank Group for improved access to mobile financial services
Airtel Africa (Airtel.Africa), a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”)
Business and Industry
Panoro Energy to sell all interest in OML 113 offshore Nigeria, PetroNor to assume lead role
Panoro Energy has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with PetroNor, the independent oil and gas exploration and production company
Global Markets
Australia announces new changes to student visa applications
Australian Government has announced some important changes in student visa application. These changes are intended at improving competitiveness of Australia’s
