DHL acquires minority stake in Link Commerce strengthening African e-commerce
DHL Express has announced its minority stake acquisition in Link Commerce, the UK-based e-commerce firm that helped the logistics company
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African Tech Hubs: Building a Conducive Setting for Innovators to Thrive by Afrilabs
Last year, AfriLabs and Briter Bridges collaborated on a research project on the African Technology and Innovation Ecosystem, and one
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Dangote and MTN emerge most admired brands in Africa
For the third time in a row, Dangote has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin,
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Court fines Leadership newspapers 31% interest on debt owed former employee
National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division (NICN), has fined Leadership Newspapers and its Publisher, Sam Nda-Isaiah 31percent interest on
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Make your mark by entering for the 2020 Zayed Sustainability Prize
Established in 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize was created to honour the legacy of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed
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Cassava Fintech announces release of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’ voice and video conferencing service
Cassava Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of Econet Global, has announced the release of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’, a voice and video
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Dangote Cement Reports Q1 2020 Record Nigeria Sales By Emele Onu, Bloomberg
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s biggest producer of the building material, said first quarter revenue was boosted by a surge in
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African Business Coalition for Health appoints Mories Atoki as Chief Executive Officer
The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) (www.ABCHealth.com) has announced the appointment of Mories Atoki as Chief Executive Officer following
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TDI-Brooks completes multibeam phase for TGS offshore Nigeria
TDI-Brooks International has under contracts to TGS, completed the offshore multibeam phase offshore the Niger Delta. This survey took place
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INFOGRAPHICS ON COVID-19 IN NIGERIA FOR WEEK 1 & 2 MAY 2020 – P+ Measurement Services
P+ Measurement Services, a media intelligence and Public relations audit agency has carried out trend analysis on the impact of
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Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2020 for Young people from around the world.
Application Deadline: July 6th 2020 Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2020 The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) is a part of the
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Ecobank and Google collaborate to keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African Bank, is leveraging its distribution and partner networks to raise awareness of literacy apps in
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TikTok contributes $10 million to support lower-income countries in Africa fight COVID-19
TikTok will contribute US$ 10 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to support Gavi’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in lower-income countries
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Apply now for 2020 Most Fundable Companies competition
Pepperdine University invites you to submit your startup to the 2020 Most Fundable Companies competition. Winners earn a spot on
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Visa Everywhere and other Grant Opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs
Global Startup Ecosystem COVID19 Public Database: Get access to live daily information on COVID related grants, resources and programs from around
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AUDA-NEPAD and Ecobank Group to establish a Framework to support African MSMEs
AUDA-NEPAD (www.NEPAD.org) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) Chief Executive Officer Mr Ade Ayeyemi have agreed
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Mastercard Provides Free Online STEM Lessons to Children, Teachers and Parents with Learning @ Home with Girls4Tech™ Connect
Mastercard (www.Mastercard.com) extended access to its signature STEM curriculum, Girls4Tech™, through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The
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Ecobank Group contributes about US$ 3million across its Africa footprint to support the fight against COVID-19
Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the Pan African Bank, has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint
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Facebook launches Coronavirus Information Centers in 17 African countries including Nigeria
Facebook is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Coronavirus Information Centers form part
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Canon celebrates the power of storytelling for students and professionals at Visa pour l’Image 2020
For the 31st year, Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) is proud to announce it will partner with Visa pour l’Image, one of
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65+ Startups Helping You Work From Home by CBINSIGHTS
Market Map From project management tools to video chat apps, we map 65+ startups enabling the remote workforce In recent
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HUMBL and One Kiosk team up on Africa home delivery network
HUMBL® – A U.S.-based, mobile financial services provider, and One Kiosk® – a Nigeria fintech specializing in local merchant ordering
Read moreUS Energy Firm Renewvia launches Renewvia Energy Africa, seeks to raise $350 million
US firm Renewvia launched Renewvia Energy Africa Holding and seeks to raise $350 million in five years. Renewvia’s CEO, Trey Jarrard,
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Global IT spending to decline by 2.7% in 2020 as COVID-19 drives down forecasts
Global IT spending is now expected to decline 2.7% in constant currency terms this year as COVID-19 impacts the global
Read moreSPOUSAL VIOLENCE POLL RESULT
In Nigeria, victims of Spousal violence also called intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and intimate partner abuse, are afraid to
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