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October 5, 2019

Chiniki Guard and 247Medic from Nigeria are semi-finalist startups at GITEX 2019 Supernova challenge

Two of Nigeria’s startups have made the list in the GITEX 2019 Supernova Semi-Finalists category bringing them inches closer to the Ai Everything Supernova Challenge grand slam $100,000 prize. The two Nigerian startups are...

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While Nigeria dithers over Critical Infrastructure Bill, South Africa signs Critical Infrastructure Protection Act

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September 26, 2019

The $9.6b P&ID monumental scam against Nigeria

Even as the high powered Nigerian delegation appears before the British Court, Thursday, 26 September 2019, to stop Nigeria of being scammed by an international conspiracy, which include some high profile Nigerians, it is...

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September 25, 2019

Nigeria gears up for GITEX 2019 with strong message on ICT investment potential

Nigeria is sharing strong messages on its fledgling technology industry as Global ICT stakeholders gather at GITEX 2019 in Dubai from October 06-10 to network on the industry and ink deals. Nigeria’s Minister of...

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September 24, 2019

Nairobi hosts 7th Pan African Conference on illicit financial flows and tax

Nairobi, Kenya will be hosting the 7th Pan-African conference on illicit financial flows (IFFS) and Tax from October 1- 3, 2019. This year, the event will be focusing on taxing intangibles, financial technology (FinTech)...

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September 24, 2019

Fighting fraud from the top

By Ayanda Kotobe Why do we stop at traffic lights? It’s not because we are naturally attuned to seeing red as the order to stop. If that were the case, red dresses and apples...

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April 10, 2019

The role of gender diversity in securing the future of African businesses

In line with this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, “Balance for Better,” global human resources consulting firm, Mercer is committed to creating a balanced approach that caters to the health, wealth and careers...

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Innovation key to creating much-needed jobs in Africa, says Songwe

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March 7, 2019

Innovation key to creating much-needed jobs in Africa, says ECA’s Songwe

Africa has to innovate if the continent is to create sufficient decent jobs for its growing youthful population, Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, has said. Speaking in Addis Ababa at...

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February 6, 2019

The motive for Ausso Leadership Academy is sustainable shared prosperity – Okere

Austin Okere is founder and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Ausso Leadership Academy (ALA). He has over 30 years industry experience as a Systems Analyst, and Visionary Corporate Strategist. Inside the ALA space in Lekki, Lagos,...

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September 13, 2018

African Development Bank’s board approves policy on non-sovereign operations

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Bank’s Policy on Non-sovereign Operations (NSO). The document provides the framework within which the Bank through its private sector lending window...

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August 8, 2018

NEW BOOK – Africa Arrives: New Guide to the “World’s Hottest Market” proves Africa is Open for Business!

Written by British/Nigerian investment banker, Mark Byron, ‘AFRICA ARRIVES: The Savvy Entrepreneur’s Guide to The World’s Hottest Market’ provides a factual, evidence-backed case for Africa’s potential for inward investment, potent entrepreneurship and an...

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