The Value of Face to Face Meetings: Why In-Person Is Better Than Online – Shannon Kelly
Over the last few years, there’s been a significant shift towards online meetings thanks to software like Skype, Google Hangouts,
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NCC pins telecoms sector growth on effective collaboration of industry and the academia
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the rise in tempo and sophistication of innovations in communication technology hold greater
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Fairmoney raises 10 million euros to reshape mobile banking in Nigeria
FairMoney, a Paris-based fintech startup, has closed a 10 million-euro Series A round of investment led by Flourish, a venture
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Global efforts required to spread gains of digital economy – UN report
Concerted global efforts are required to spread the rapidly expanding digital economy’s gains to the many people who currently reap
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China’s digital currency could trigger global use of the yuan, says CEO
China’s proposed digital currency could trigger global use of the yuan, according to the CEO of American cryptocurrency financial services
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CBN to introduce new credit guidelines for banks and bank customers.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to introduce new credit guidelines for the banks and their customers.
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US based African fintech startup, Chipper Cash, expands to Nigeria
The African no-fee, cross-border payment startup Chipper Cash has expanded to Nigeria. The San Francisco-based startup, with offices in Ghana and
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FGN raises VAT by 44% to 7.2% from 5%
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday approved a 44 per cent increase in Value
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DHL expands Africa eShop online shopping application to 34 African countries
Since its initial introduction in April of this year, the DHL Africa eShop app has seen its user base grow
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Nigerian Stock Exchange launches mobile app, X-Mobile, to boost investors’ participation
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, is launching X-Mobile, a dynamic and user-friendly mobile app, to enhance investors’ participation in the
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African Media Agency (AMA) Announces Partnership with the USAfrica Business Expo
African Media Agency (AMA), a leading pan African communications & media relations firm, is pleased to announce that it has
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Poll Report on Perception on Tribal Discrimination in Nigeria – NOIPolls
A public opinion poll conducted by NOIPolls revealed at least one in every two Nigerian has been a victim of
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We have collected the top startup programs & events for you
Here are the top startup programs and events trending on VC4A. Trending programs 17 Pitch By The Pyramids Offering
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Buoyant System Liquidity Pressures Average Yield Down to 13.3% – Afrinvest
In line with our expectations, the upbeat in demand was sustained in the Treasury Bills (“T-Bills”) secondary market last week
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Jack Ma steps down as Chairman of Alibaba while Daniel Zhang steps in
2019 is a big year for Alibaba. The Chinese e-commerce giant is celebrating its twentieth anniversary and its high-profile founder
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Wiki Loves Monuments International Photo Contest 2019
Application Deadline: September 30th 2019 This is the 10th edition of Wiki Loves Monuments , a remarkable achievement for a
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Apply for the 2019 British Council West Africa Creative Enterprise Support Programme
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 18 September 2019 The West Africa Creative Enterprise Support Programme is an extension of our Creative Hubs
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ABAN partners AfriLabs to launch Catalyst, a new investment solution for African startups
African Business Angels Network (ABAN), a network of Angel Investors and AfriLabs, pan-African network of technology and innovation centers, have together
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NNPC joint venture with NAOC and Oando makes gas and condensates discovery onshore Niger Delta
Oando has announced that the NNPC/NAOC/Oando joint venture (NNPC 60%, Oando 20% and NAOC the operator 20%), has made a significant
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9mobile gets $230m loan from AFC to facilitate growth plans
Management of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), trading as 9mobile, has secured $230 million loan facility from Africa Finance
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The 9 Industrial Apps Your Business Should Be Using
80% of B2B buyers are already using mobile technology and mobile applications at work, representing a 70% increase since 2016,
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AfDB, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership sign $5.4m agreements to support fertilizer value chains in Nigeria and Tanzania
The African Development Bank (AfDB.org) and the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) have signed two grant agreements to implement trade
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Ideas for Excellent Customer Service – ZoeTalent Solutions
Complaints mostly aimed at insufficient customer service Twitter and Facebook explode from customer complaints. It seems 90% of these complaints
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Deadline is next week to submit AppsAfrica Innovation Awards entries
The deadline to submit entries for the 5th AppsAfrica Innovation Awards is fast approaching on September 11th. The awards continue to showcase innovative
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The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge 2019 ($20,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: October 15th 2019 Develop innovative solutions to problems associated with poverty and pitch for a chance to win
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