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Africa Leads The World In Women Entrepreneurs: But It’s Not Yet Uhuru

How are things looking for African women in various spheres of leadership, especially in the business and corporate spheres? Impressive, I would say. First, in terms of the number of African women who have...

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Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Emerges New CEO of Fidelity Bank

On January 1, 2020, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe assumed office as the new CEO of Fidelity Bank PLC, becoming the 4th Chief Executive and first female to occupy the position since the inception of the bank in 1988. She...

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Like The Internet Did In The 90’s, Blockchain Will Take Over The World Economies — Hakeem Disu

Mr. Hakeem Disu, CEO of Koinwa, an emerging leader in the digital assets exchange industry for the trade and storage of cryptocurrency has predicted that blockchain will become the new norm, just like when the...

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$82 Million Worth Of Business Opportunities Available For Investors!

At the first ever Nutrition Africa Investor Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, over 60 African fast-growing small and medium (SMEs) enterprises have been given opportunities to connect with investors in deals worth $82 Million...

October 23, 2018

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Abducted Tanzania’s Billionaire Businessman released!

About 10 days after he was abducted by unknown gunmen, Mohammed Dewji (Mo), Tanzania’s Billionaire Businessman has been released today by his abductors, and is safe and sound. This story was confirmed by the...

October 20, 2018

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Phillips Consulting Announces Brand Relaunch

At the October edition of the Nigeria South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) Event held on the 18th of October 2018 at Eko Hotels and Suites, V.I, Lagos, Phillips Consulting underwent a brand refresh and...

October 20, 2018

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JOAN AGHA FOUNDATION INSPIRES HUNDREDS OF WOMEN AT ANNUAL LECTURE

October 17, 2018, was a day hundreds of women in Lagos will not forget in a hurry, as Joan Agha Foundation brought them together, at Oriental Hotel, for her Annual Lecture For Women Entrepreneurs. The event which was...

October 20, 2018

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N27.5bn Lost To Flood In Sokoto State, Nigeria

Sahara Reporters says Rice farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria have lost an estimated 61, 197.5 tonnes of rice valued at N27.5 billion due to flood. The website quoted the State Chairman of the Rice Farmers Association of...

October 18, 2018

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How An App Is Helping Senegalese Farmers Fight Malnutrition and Hunger.

The goal of reaching zero hunger by 2030 for African nations hasn’t been an easy one, no thanks to political strife and climate change within African nations. However, Senegal appears to be making steady progress in...

October 18, 2018

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LCCI: Trade between Nigeria and India reaches $20b

Mr. Babatunde Ruwase, President of The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said trade relations between Nigeria and India has hit the $20b mark and could increase if the necessary infrastructure is put in...

October 17, 2018

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Stanbic IBTC Enters Partnership with Kaduna State Government on Entrepreneurship Centre.

Stanbic IBTC Bank is partnering with the Kaduna State Government of Nigeria to build the Kaduna-Stanbic IBTC Entrepreneurship Centre (KADSEC). This is part of efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and help build a...

October 17, 2018

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Lagos State Government says it is committed to economic diversification.

Yesterday at the World Food Day celebrations with the theme: Our Actions Are Our Future: A Zero Hunger World by 2030 Is Possible, the Lagos State Government restated its commitment to economic diversification through...

October 17, 2018

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East Africa’s Infrastructural Loan Debt to China now $29.4 Billion

In the last 10 years, East African economies have borrowed $29.42 billion to develop their transport, communication, manufacturing and energy sectors. The recently released data from the China-Africa Research Initiative...

October 16, 2018

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