Author: John Odike

Nigeria, Ghana partner to tackle hate speech | The Guardian Nigeria News

Two West African giants, Nigeria and Ghana have gone into partnership in their effort to fight against the menace of hate speech in both countries. To achieve this feat, Ghana’s independent broadcasting organization is currently in a meeting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with its counterpart from Nigeria. This much was disclosed on Tuesday

Norfund strengthens footprint in Nigeria to drive sustainable economic growth

The Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, Norfund, recently organized its first stakeholder event in Nigeria which hosted key players across multiple industries in the private sector to provide an update on its activities in Nigeria and West Africa. The exclusive forum and luncheon held at Lagos Continental Hotel announced Norfund’s intention to increase investments

Nigeria ranks 2nd most cyber-secure African country for business in 2023

Nigeria is the second most cyber-secure African country for business in 2023, according to recent research by a leading application security company, Indusface. Recent research has shown that 68% of high-revenue growth companies have embraced a hybrid model worldwide. With businesses enjoying remote or hybrid working, benefits including reduced maintenance costs, improved flexibility and extended

ABU, Scotland varsity partner on agriculture

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has engaged the University of West of Scotland on the African Agricultural Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (AAKTP) to boost food security and enhance economic growth. The Director, Public Affairs Directorate of ABU, Malam Auwalu Umar, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Zaria. Umar said the partnership would facilitate

Growthpoint objects to Matlosana Mall

The largest property investment holding company listed on the JSE‚ Growthpoint Properties‚ has invoked the ire of Klerksdorp townsfolk over its aversion to a lucrative new development in the town. The property group‚ which owns the town’s 20‚000m² City Mall in the central business district‚ has objected to the North West Townships Board over the

Google for Startups awards $4 million to 25 African companies for its third Black Founders Fund cohort

Google for Startups (GfS) has selected 25 African startups for the Black Founders Fund (BFF)’s third cohort. The Black Founders Fund provides equity-free grants and mentoring to early-stage, high-growth Black-led businesses across Europe and Africa to combat systemic racial inequality in venture capital (VC) funding. These 25 African startups, representing the diverse entrepreneurial spirit found

African Energy Chamber, Russia’s Gazprom host gas roundtable – New Business Ethiopia

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and Russia’s Gazprom are joining forces to host the prestigious International Gas Roundtable, an exclusive event dedicated to highlighting the pivotal role of gas in fostering economic development. Taking place on June 22, 2023, at the esteemed Leonardo Hotel in Johannesburg, this gathering will bring together industry experts, government officials,

Volkswagen embraces African growth – The Sun Nigeria

By Moses Akaigwe “Our Africa, Our Future.” This is the slogan under which the African Union commemorates its 60th anniversary on Africa Day this year. This slogan resonates strongly with Volkswagen as the company continues to grow its presence on the continent. Earlier this year, Volkswagen took over the responsibilities of the assembly facility in

UK and Ghana to strengthen trade and investment ties

“Death to France and its alli es!” In Bamako, Mali’s capital, demonstrators gathered in January of 2022, for an anti-France demonstration supported by the transitional government that had taken power the year prior. Across the sea of people were signs bearing the French tricolor with a skull in the middle. Since 2013, French forces operated