Nigeria threatens to leave ECOWAS over nepotistic recruitment
– Advertisement – Nigeria has issued a threat to withdraw its membership from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The threat of withdrawal according to Nigeria is due to what it alleges to be lopsided staff recruitments. Nigerian representatives at the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja claim some principal officers in the regional bloc
The Role of Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria in Africa’s Search for European Gas Market Share
The curtailment of Russian natural gas deliveries is a source of anxiety for the European Union — and rightly so, given that the bloc has been far too dependent for far too long on Gazprom, a majority state-owned Russian company that serves as a de facto instrument of policy for the Kremlin. But this anxiety
US secretary of state Antony Blinken’s visit aims to reset relations with South Africa
The meetings between Blinken and his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor … This is Blinken’s second trip to Africa; he visited Nigeria, …
AWIEF Announces Finalists For Its 2022 Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the finalists for its 2022 AWIEF Awards. Currently in its sixth edition, the prestigious annual AWIEF Awards recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and social development.
Five Facts About The Metaverse You Need to Know
Technology has always enabled people to connect and express themselves. As communication became faster, video became a richer way to share experiences. We’ve gone from desktop to web to mobile; from text to photos to video. But this wave of innovation isn’t slowing down, so what is the metaverse about and how will it change
Stanbic IBTC, Bento Africa partner on value added services – The Nation Newspaper
He said: “We are delighted to partner with Bento Africa, who currently serve over 1,000 businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda, …
Mest Africa opens application for 2022 MEST Africa Challenge
Stephen Oluwadara Sangolade Aug 5, 2022 2 min Early-stage technology startups in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa can apply to receive $50,000 in funding MEST Africa is taking applications for the 2022 edition of MEST Africa Challenge. Startups that participate in the program stand a chance to get up to $50,000 in funding.
Best African countries to start an online business
These are some very positive indicators for Africa’s rather nascent e-commerce ecosystem. Also fascinating is the fact that the growth trajectory is expected to continue, due to the following factors, as highlighted by Statista: Africa’s tech-savvy young population Africa’s rapidly growing internet penetration and The availability of widespread digital payment startups enabling e-commerce on the
ONErpm announces five new offices in Africa
The development, which the company says is consistent with its commitment to building a global business in key emerging markets, follows the launch of operations in Lagos, Nigeria, last year, with local musical acts like 1da Banton, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan and Reminisce on its roster. Osagie Osarenz, who was country manager for Nigeria, has been promoted to director of African
More African Central Banks Are Exploring Digital Currencies
Several sub-Saharan African central banks are exploring or in the pilot phase of a digital currency, following Nigeria’s October introduction of e-Naira. Nigeria was the second country after the Bahamas to roll out a CBDC. CBDCs are digital versions of cash that are more secure and less volatile than crypto assets because they are issued and