Nigeria Marketing Communications Industry Has Lost A Rare Gem—Adelusi
By Adedapo Adesanya Research and credit ratings firm, Agusto & Co. has identified strategies for more improvement in the country’s electric power production. In a research note shared with Business Post, the agency noted that Nigeria’s electric power consumption per capita of 145KwH falls behind those of select peers, South Africa (4,198) and Ghana (351KwH),
Nigeria: South Africa Marks 2023 Week By Inviting Nigerians to Experience Her Culture After 29 Years of Bilateral Relationship
The event was a display of culture, where the guests got to eat, taste, smell and listen to South Africa The South African consulate hosted its inaugural South Africa Week 2023 recently, kicking off on Saturday, 22 April 2023. And it was a delightful sight as Nigerians showed up to experience the diversity of South
Wi-flix and MTN Zambia announce streaming deal – Developing Telecoms
Already available in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, the streaming service is now … After South Africa and Nigeria, MTN now launches 5G in Zambia.
‘Acquisitions position Autochek for aggressive growth in Africa’s auto market’
Johan Van Der Merwe, CEO of Autochek Financial Services, in this interview with BusinessDay’s Frank Eleanya, speaks on the number of acquisitions the company has made in recent times across the continent. He also shares how the company is addressing car affordability for consumers facing rising inflation, currency fluctuations, and unfriendly policies the automotive industry
Unpacking Africa’s fastest growing company list
Yesterday, the Financial Times, and research company, Statista released a report on Africa’s fastest growing companies 2023. The list highlights how the top 100 African businesses from across different sectors—fintech, renewable energy, healthcare, commodities and agriculture—kept their businesses afloat while most of the world’s businesses shut down. Topping the list is Nigerian-based startup Afex Commodities
Toyota to set up two new factories in Africa
(Ecofin Agency) – The two plants should make 100,000 cars per year, each. Egypt, which already has a well-established automotive ecosystem, is a favorite candidate to host one of them. Japanese carmaker Toyota Tsusho is planning to set up two new plants in Africa, the group’s senior executive adviser Jun Karube announced on May
Experts Differ over Africa’s 5G Launch, Call for Spectrum Allocation to Enhance Faster Rollout – THISDAYLIVE
Emma Okonji Following the outcome of a recent survey report carried out in Africa by JIC Holdings, which showed that only 13 out of 53 countries surveyed in Africa have an active 5G network as at the end of 2022, experts across Africa are divided in their views about the significance of 5G rollout in
Africa In The 21st Century And The Role Of Nigerians In Diaspora In Its Trajectory
The millennium saw the emergence of Africans in diaspora as a force with which to be reckoned. Some diasporans serve in the highest levels of government and many returned to Africa, particularly in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director General of the World Trade Organisation; Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the current President
Airtel Africa appoints Carl Cruz as CEO/MD of Nigerian subsidiary
Carl Cruz has been appointed as the new managing director and chief executive officer of Airtel Nigeria, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Plc. In a statement on Thursday, the telecom giant said Cruz’s appointment takes effect from May 5. According to the statement, Cruz who is taking over from C Surendran, will also join the
Here are SA’s top 10 fastest-growing companies for 2023, according to new report
FT/Statista released its annual ranking of Africa’s 100 fastest-growing companies for 2023. According to the report, these companies have managed to grow when most of the world shut down due to the pandemic.Over 30 South African companies across various sectors made it onto the list and we compiled a list of the top 10. For more