FCMB releases financial results for 2018, records N18.4 billion PBT
FCMB Group has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018, reporting a gross revenue of N177.4
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Smile Communications inks roaming partnership with NUU Mobile
Broadband service provider Smile Communications Nigeria has concluded an international data roaming agreement with NUU Mobile (HKG) Limited. Thanks to
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Global Accelerex launches agency banking platform
Nigerian financial technology company, Global Accelerex, has launched its Agency Network Platform, a web-based business solution specially developed for agency
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America’s banks are big. China’s banks are massive
New York might be the financial capital of the world, but China is home to the planet’s mightiest banks. The
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G-20 chiefs: World economic growth to revive later this year
The global economy is likely to pull out of a brief growth slump later this year — with a little
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Call for Consultants: African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) Bilingual Feminist Grantmaking is open.
Deadline: April 24, 2019 The Call for Consultants for AWDF Bilingual Feminist Grantmaking is open. The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
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Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative to Hold First-Ever Regional Summit in Cote d’Ivoire
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire will host the first Women Entrepreneurs Finance
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Ethiopia ratifies AfCFTA, deposits instruments with AU
The African Union Chairperson has received the instruments of ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) from the
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Interview with Kemi Ayinde, CEO, Healthpoint, Nigeria
Kemi Ayinde is co-founder and CEO of Heathpoint, a company making healthcare, through the use of technology, widely accessible and
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African Development Bank approves $15 million investment package for Nigeria’s Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company
The Board of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $15-million investment package to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit),
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DHL brings over 200 global online stores to African consumers with innovative DHL Africa eShop platform
DHL Express has announced the launch of its new mobile and desktop app aimed at improving the online shopping experience
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World Bank unveils human capital plan to propel investment in Africa’s people
The World Bank has unveiled a new plan to help African countries strengthen their human capital. The objective of the
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Daystar Power receives $10 million for expansion of solar power operations in West Africa
The African solar energy company, Daystar Power has closed a $10 million investment with Verod Capital Management and Persistent Energy
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10 Ways to Improve Your Bad Investor Pitch Deck by Denise Stephan, Crunchbase
This piece is based on Crunchbase CEO Jager McConnell’s presentation on how to fix your bad investor pitch deck at
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IPO parade marches on with Uber, PagerDuty on deck
IPO parade marches on with Uber, PagerDuty on deck After a few months of relative quiet, the U.S. IPO market
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he African Union Development Agency – NEPAD rewards Five African Youth Champions for #TheAfricaWeWant
During an advocacy ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (www.NEPAD.org) gave awards to five distinguished African
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GE Power Releases Whitepaper on Cheaper, Cleaner, Faster gas turbine technology in Africa
Whitepaper argues case for aeroderivative gas turbines; Highlights key advantages such as providing cheaper, cleaner, more reliable and faster power;
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Apply for the Green Talents Competition 2019 for Young Researchers in Sustainable Development (Funded to Germany)
Deadline: May 22, 2019 Applications are open for the Green Talents Competition 2019. Every year, the German Federal Ministry of
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Call for Application: UNDP’s ‘16 x 16’ initiative for for youth led organizations (funded to Rome, Italy)
’16 x 16’ is a new global initiative, supported by the Government of Italy, as part of UNDP’s Youth Global
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Grindstone Accelerator is looking for innovative startups to scale them in the market
Trending Programs and events on vc4a MEDUP! Egypt Social entrepreneurs creating a social impact in Egypt and trying to scale
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China gives African Union Commission $2m for capacity building efforts
The African Union Commission, AUC, on Wednesday confirmed receipt of two million dollars from the Chinese government. The amount was
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ECOWAS takes steps towards single currency design development
A working group comprising of academic scholars and representatives of Central Banks of Member States from the Economic Community of
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NNPC pledges support for agro-allied industries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has said that it would support the Federal Government’s initiative to diversify the nation’s
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Nigerian Breweries Plc Offers 11.59% & 14.43% Yield on 90 & 182-Day Commercial Paper as Offer Closes on 18th April
Please be informed that Nigerian Breweries Plc is seeking to raise up to ₦15.0bn in the first and second series
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IMF asks Nigeria to Cut down on tax exemptions and incentives
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told Nigeria to cut down on its tax exemptions and incentives list. The IMF
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