African Development Bank Invests $20 Million in Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II
The Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II would finance businesses with headquarters in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Angola, …
HP, Cambridge Turn To Africa To Transform Learning – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Justus Adejumoh is an IT / Telecom Reporter who has been covering the ICT sector for over a decade. He is currently the IT / Telecom Editor of Independent Newspapers Limited. With a knack for the industry’s issues and trends, he has given impetus to the industry through agenda-setting reports, analysis of issues and interfacing
The BOI-LBS Business Innovation Accelerator Program 2023 for young Nigerians.
Application Deadline: July 22nd, 2023 The EIC has been renamed to Business Innovation Accelerator (BIA) with the aim of providing high-quality entrepreneurship training and empowerment to young Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Unemployment has reached unacceptable levels for the Nigerian economy to remain safe. Over the years youth unemployment has been rising and
African countries struggling with skyrocketing fuel prices in 2023
High fuel costs strain household budgets, disrupt transportation, and pose risks to businesses. In this article, we look at a few African countries grappling with soaring fuel prices and explore the reasons behind these price hikes. As these nations navigate the complex energy landscape, effective energy policies become imperative for a more stable and prosperous
Bolt launches new audio trip recording safety feature for riders and drivers in Ghana
Bolt is launching a new feature as part of its in-app safety toolkit, allowing drivers and riders to trigger an audio recording of their trip in the Bolt app if they ever feel uncomfortable during a ride and report it to our Customer Support team. The feature is part of Bolt’s ongoing investment in upgrades
Sahara Group Foundation announces 3rd cohort of Impact Fund fellowship programme
Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social sustainability vehicle for leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, in partnership with LEAP Africa, a youth-focused leadership development non-profit organisation and Impact Amplifier, a South Africanbased advisory firm, has announced 20 social innovators from across Africa to be part of its 2023 Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Fellowship programme.
Experts call for PR and Media collaboration to fight disinformation and boost economic progress
Experts call for PR and Media collaboration to fight disinformation and boost economic progress
Africa takes the stage: Women’s World Cup Kickoff, July 20
Morocco, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa will defend the colors of the continent during the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The first match by an African team will be on Friday, July 21 when Nigeria meet Canada for this 9th Women’s FIFA World Cup. Australia and New Zealand welcome the 32 nations present for this final
Africa’s gaming market projected to surpass $1 billion by 2024
Newzoo, the leading provider of games market data and insights, in collaboration with Carry1st, Africa’s prominent publisher of games and digital content, has released a groundbreaking report that uncovers the thriving landscape of the African gaming industry. This revelation showcases an industry that stands resilient, fueled by the soaring revenues from mobile gaming, and ready
Moove, a Nigerian mobility fintech firm, has raised $8 million.
Moove, a Nigerian mobility fintech firm, has acquired an extra $8 million in funding from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), bringing its total capital from the bank to $28 million. This latest investment follows a previous funding round in June 2022, where Moove received $20 million from Absa to support its operations in South