We don’t want to eat chips – Nigerians in London react to controversial EU ban on food products
The European Union recently banned certain Nigerian foods, meaning they can no longer be imported from the African nation until June 2016. Beans, sesame seeds, melon seeds, dried fish and meat, peanut chips and palm oil from Nigeria will no longer be available in Europe, after the European Food Safety Authority warned that such food
Parents can help their children explore online safely in Africa
ESET, a pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announces the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, which helps parents to protect their children when exploring the online world. Having a tool to manage what their children do with their tablets and smartphones is important for parents. A survey commissioned
How easy is it for SMEs to conduct business in Africa?
With the increasing global emphasis on investment opportunities in Africa’s rapidly growing economies for multinationals and SMEs alike, it is vital for investors and SMEs to understand the business landscape of a country before deciding to expand into its markets. Thinkroom Consulting has in the last two years worked with Microsoft through its Biz4Afrika program
How to Make Your Customers Love Your Business: Tips from my School Teacher
Customers are the life blood of every business. That’s why every successful business has mastered the art and science of attracting and retaining great customers by making them happy. In this guest post, Nneka Okonkwo shares a simple but very symbolic experience she had with one of her teachers from back in the day. Here we
Trends To Look Out For In The African Pharmaceutical Industry
Talk of pharmaceuticals in Africa in the past often centered around potentially fatal illnesses like malaria and HIV/AIDS. The emphasis was on saving those at risk of death. Now the continent’s growing middle class who can afford to treat chronic illness is getting more attention. More pharmaceutical companies are looking to Africa as an opportunity for growth in improving or prolonging lives. Here are
THESE ARE THE YOUNG AFRICAN SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS THE WORLD NEEDS TO WATCH OUT FOR ACCORDING TO THE NEXT EINSTEIN FORUM (NEF)
Even though Africa has produced some of the most innovative and successful scientists throughout the globe, African countries have struggled to retain that talent. A brain drain indeed, African scientists would rather study and practice abroad where there are better resources and more opportunities. Currently, about 40 percent of African scientists are living in European Union (EU)
MEET THE TEN NIGERIANS ON FORBES’ RICHEST PEOPLE IN AFRICA, 2015.
On Wednesday the 18th of November, Forbes released a new list showing the 50 richest Africans with a minimum net worth of $330 million, which is significantly lower than the the $510 million threshold from a year ago. Despite the reduction in the minimum net worth, there was also a reduction in the list of billionaires in
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15 Sub-Saharan African Countries Where It’s Easiest To Do Business In The Formal Economy
World Bank’s Doing Business indexes shed light annually on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. The bank measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property,
Cosmopolitan Cuisine: The Best Restaurants In Lagos
With over 20 million people in the metro area, it’s no surprise that Lagos packs a punch in terms of fantastic cuisine. The city also has a large amount of expats, and they have brought their food with them from places like England, France, India and Lebanon to mix with the already delicious Nigerian fare. Here