The Orange multi-billion mobile revolution in Africa
The French firm has established mobile payment services via Orange Money, and continues to invest in mobile internet coverage, reaching
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OONI OF IFE’S FOUNDATION (HOUSE OF ODUDUWA) COMMISIONS BOLANLE AUSTIN-PETERS TO PRODUCE QUEEN MOREMI ‘THE MUSICAL’
The Ooni of Ife’s Foundation, House of Oduduwa has commissioned Bolanle Austin-Peters to produce the first of its kind Queen
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Global growth is slowing, and markets need to pay attention, IMF says
Global Growth is slowing in a number of the world’s big economies, and the International Monetary Fund is warning that
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African Development Bank launches Africa Energy Portal
The African Development Bank launched the Africa Energy Portal (AEP) at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg last Friday. The
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Why Joining GNI is Part of Paradigm Initiative Success Story by Gbenga Sesan
The increasingly virulent digital rights landscape in Africa, demonstrates why Paradigm Initiative joined the Global Network Initiative (GNI). In a
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Lagos to host 2019 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum DRIF19
Earlier this year, the pan-African Internet Freedom Forum was expanded to include conversations on digital inclusion. The forum was therefore
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Mara announces first African-made smartphone, Maraphone
African high-tech player Mara (https://Mara.com) on Friday announced the production of their newest product the Maraphone – the first made-in-Africa, full-scale
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Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) acquires stake in Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has acquired an equity stake in the Eastern and Southern African
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Poll Reveals an Urgent Need for a Functional 3-digit Security Helpline Across the Nation – NOIPolls
Abuja, Nigeria. November 13th, 2018. An excerpt from NOIPolls’ security poll conducted in May 2018 revealed that almost 7 in
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Nokia connects Africa through collaboration and innovation
AfricaCom 2018 (https://tmt.knect365.com/AfricaCom/) will be another landmark event for Nokia (www.Nokia.com). This year, the company will again showcase how it
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Power outage at Murtala Muhammed International Airport will soon be over – FAAN boss
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma said the frequent power outage at the
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Hanergy Offers New Solar-powered Express Delivery Cars to China’s Top Delivery Companies
The world’s largest thin-film power solution company, Hanergy Mobile Energy Holdings Group (www.Hanergy.com), today (Oct.25) announced that its subsidiary, Hanergy Glory
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Africa Oil, Delonex And Vitol to acquire 50 percent stake in Petrobas Oil Nigeria assets
A consortium led by Vitol and comprising Africa Oil Corp, Delonex Energy Ltd. and Vitol Investment Partnership II Ltd. has
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Johnson & Johnson Launches Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0
Johnson & Johnson has launched the Champions of Science Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0, a continent-wide competition calling on African innovators to
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LCCI to hold Roundtable Discussion On Nigeria’s Debt Sustainability
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is putting together a roundtable discussion on the sustainability of Nigeria’s debt profile.
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GEL Utility Ltd (GELUL) Signs Multiyear Services Agreement with GE to power Port Harcourt Refinery
Agreement Will Strengthen Uninterrupted Power Supply to the Port Harcourt Refining Company; Modernization will Improve Plant Efficiency and Help Ensure
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Africa Investment Forum 2018: Lusophone Africa sets sight on US$5 billion in projects under new Development Finance Compact
Lusophone countries have identified a pipeline of more than US$5 billion in private sector and private-public partnership (PPP) projects to
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International study shows that people and organisations do not fully trust anyone when it comes to their online data
A new study of mid-size businesses and consumers reveals that many are confused and lack trust when it comes to
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Championing the Cause in Africa: Youths in Agriculture
Africa as a continent has reported a significant rate in agriculture; Agriculture is one of the sectors on the continents
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African Development Bank, International Financial Institutions Launch First-ever Co-Guarantee Platform
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) alongside Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.com), African Trade
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Invest as low as N5,000 in FGN Savings Bond & Earn Quarterly Income at 12.39% and 13.39% – Afrinvest
We are pleased to inform you that the FGN Savings Bond auction for November 2018 has commenced and will be
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Ecobank Academy works to enhance Africa’s health systems through financial and leadership trainings
Ecobank Academy, a corporate university of the leading independent pan-African banking group in collaboration with Ecobank Foundation (EcobankFoundation.org), has launched
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Habitat for Humanity Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter launches first ShelterTech Accelerator Kenya program
Habitat for Humanity’s (www.Habitat.org/emea) Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter launches its first ShelterTech Accelerator Kenya program. It aims to facilitate
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Africa Oil Week 2018 highlights key challenges and opportunities facing the oil and gas sector in Africa
Africa Oil Week (www.Africa-OilWeek.com) kicked off with a strong start for its 25th anniversary as delegates converged at the Welcome
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Centurion Law Group Acquires IMANI- Lawyers On Demand and launches an Africa-wide Flexible Legal Services Model
Centurion Law Group (Centurion) (www.Centurionlg.com), a pan-African law conglomerate, now offers the cost savings and efficiency of flexible legal services
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